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C O U R T YA R D left and opposite There are multiple
gardens and ponds on the property; the vertical garden
was Mel’s pet project. Vertical garden plants from Newtown
Garden Market. The spa has a retractable lid that is covered
in artificial turf to maximise the courtyard space when it’s not
in use. Terry fashioned the outdoor table from offcuts of decking
and recycled steel. Clement Meadmore Corded chair, Rudi
Rocket. Potted plants, all Garden Life. Sofa (in sitting room), Ikea.
STUDIO Thanks to a bedroom in the loft, the studio doubles as
self-contained guest accommodation. Vintage chair, reupholstered
by Maurer and Strange. Cushion, Chee Soon & Fitzgerald.
Curtains, Mansours. Hoop-pine bookshelves made by Terry.
For Where to Buy, see page 188. #
THE LAYOUT
Bed
Bed
Water
tanks
Bath
Kitchen
Living
Courtyard
Studio
Entrance
Atrium
garden
Dining
Deck
Sitting
Laundry
Atrium
Bath Spa garden
‘ I’ve always loved making things.
I recycle and upcycle, I stockpile
timber, I move windows from one
house to another. I do it partly for
the cost benefit but also to keep
materials out of landfill.’ Te r r y Bail