The English Home

The fruition of A DREAM

There are many unforgettable moments in life that make the heart sing. One such moment for interior designer Debbie Down was when she was at long last able to view the enchanting house she had admired from afar for several years. “As soon as I discovered my ‘dream home’ was finally on the market, I couldn’t wait to step inside,” she says.

In 2006, Debbie, her husband Dave and their two children were living just a stone’s throw from this Grade II listed gem in a picturesque and tranquil Norfolk village, when they started feeling they were outgrowing their home. “The children – Jess, now 28,

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