Mainbedroom
A ‘magic’doorinthe
centreofthewardrobes
leadstothebathroom.
Similarquilt, Greengate
at Fine Nordic.
Guestbedroom
Sallyteamedkantha
quiltswithFrench
bedlineninpink.Find
similarbedlinenat
Secret Linen Store.BathroomThe
cupboarddoorsare
madefromoldFrench
chateauwindowsfitted
withmirrorglass.Similar
washstand, eBay.LIVINGTHE DREAM
MovingfromLondontoSussexgave
SallyBournethechancetogrowherownfood
and flowers, and rent out a home to visitors.WhydidyouleaveLondon?
‘Iwantedtostoprelyingonsupermarkets,and
growmyownfood.I alsowantedtobenear
thewoods,andthisplaceontheedgeofthe
AshdownForesttickedalltheboxes.’Whyisyourgardenspecial?
‘Ibelievebeesbringa gardentolife.I learnt
howtomakea sunhivefromstrawandcow
dung,andI collecteda swarmthathaslivedin
it eversince.ThenI boughtsomeoldcork
hivesinPortugal.I don’ttakeanyofthehoney- I see myself as a custodian, not a farmer.’
Whatdovisitorsenjoymost?
‘It’slovelytoseehowmuchpeopleappreciate
thegarden,andseeingcitychildrenaround
the chickens and collecting the eggs is a joy.’