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Australian House & Garden 29

LEFT “My bedroom is a wonderful place for reading

or just staring out to sea,” says Jan, who has placed

a much-loved armchair and vintage ottoman in

her favourite corner. Side table, Orson & Blake.

Artwork by Wentja Morgan Napaltjarri.

BELOW LEFT A haunting photograph from

Bill Henson’s Paris Opera series hangs above an

antique hall table just outside the living room.

BELOW RIGHT The main bedroom opens to a

balcony with magnificent sea views. The bedcover

is a memento from a trip to India. Artwork by David

Rose. Escape Velour carpet, SuperTu‹.

OPPOSITE The colourful sitting room, located at

the front of the house, is primarily used for reading.

Walls painted a custom-glaze by Briony Fitzgerald

Design. Chandelier, The Country Trader. Artworks by

Tim Johnson (le‹) and Katie Pye. The rug was bought

on an overseas trip. For Where to Buy, see page 196.

‘ THERE ARE LOTS OF LOVELY

NOOKS WHERE PEOPLE CAN

HIDE AWAY.’ JAN