HOMES

122 | 25bh october 2017Coast &countryPhilippa and Jim Hartley transformed a run-down Victorian forgeinto a comfortable and welcoming home full of seaside styleFeatuRe VIVIeNNe AYerS | PhotogRaPhy PoLLY eLteS``````the PRoPeRtyGrade II-listed Victorian forgeLoCation DevonRooms Sitting room,kitchen-diner/family room,study, three bedrooms (oneen suite), bathroomPuRChased 2010PRevious PRoPeRty‘Jim was based in Devon and Ilived in London,’ says Philippa.‘this is our first home together.’home truthsRePLanned SITTING ROOMPops of red, plaid fabric and cable-knitcushions bring a cosy feel to the scheme.Kingston sofa, £1,650, Laura Ashley. the opiumcoffee table, £1,135, Lombok, has a similar look