2019-06-01 Country Homes & Interiors

(Joyce) #1

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.’
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