The English Home

Finders KEEPERS

“This house really suits my lifestyle. It has a great feeling of space and light,” explains Jackie Harris of the fourteenth-century property in the historic Cinque Port town of Rye, Sussex, that she shares with partner Allan and youngest daughter Amelia when home from university.

Beautiful, rare and interesting pieces are offset against a neutral palette. ‘Everything has been sourced from my love of antiques’

Nestled in a conservation area amidst the town’s labyrinth of winding cobbled streets, passageways and half-timbered medieval buildings, Jackie’s townhouse is overflowing with original features. Wonderfully wonky walls, superb

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