Making the CONNECTION

Situated on the edge of a picturesque Dorset village, Sue Shenkman’s 400-year-old farmhouse has an abundance of charm. Solidly built from local Marnhull stone, the ancient property is unassuming from the road, but a colourful, cosy interior awaits once through the front door.

Sue and her husband, Ivan, first discovered the house back in 2002 when they decided to put down roots after renting in the area for several years. The couple initially discounted the property as they thought it was too small, but they took another look after a year of house hunting unsuccessfully. “We were pleasantly surprised to find that the previous owner had added an