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25bh | former forge124 | 25bh october 2017 for stockists go to where to buy``````permission to make this lovely familyspace, which overlooks the garden,’ saysPhilippa. Reintroducing period featureswas also important. ‘We tried to bringpersonality and by replicating whatwould have been there before so, forinstance, we added beams downstairs.’The kitchen was upstairs, but thatspace was turned into an office andliving room, with a dividing wallincorporating a woodburner. ‘Wehacked away and found some lovely slate,so that became the hearth. Wood froman old pier found in a reclamation yardbecame a lintel above the fireplace.’When it came to decorating,Philippa was keen on a coastal-meets-country look. All the walls were paintedwhite and in many of the rooms thecolour palette is blue and white. ‘It’s oneof my favourite schemes; everyone jokesif it’s not blue and white, it can’t belongto a Hartley,’ she says. ‘However, theupstairs living room is more colourful.’The decorating process was organicand involved buying pieces that hadhistory. ‘We collected things slowly aswe wanted to buy what we liked ratherthan needed,’ says Philippa. ‘When Isaw some antique chairs that Jim hadfound for the living room I thoughthe was mad, but we sent them to anupholsterer to be re-covered and nowI think they are beautiful.’Since their move, the couple havewelcomed the arrival of children Nedand Clemmie, and the house has provedto be an idyllic family home. ‘The childrenhave a great garden to play in and we havecoast and country on our doorstep,’ saysPhillippa. ‘It’s the best of both worlds.’``````mASTeR eN SUITeThe wow factor is achieved with a vaultedceiling and an antique freestanding bath.try the clearwater Lonio bath, £2,020,Soakology. the Kilima wool rug, £286.50,Maisons du Monde, is similar``````GUeST BeDROOmA wrought-iron bed and patchworkquilt create a period feel.For a similar look, try the highgrove bed,from £549, Feather & black``````STAIRCASeVintage sporting equipment such assnowshoes and ski poles turns an unusedcorner into a focal point.