uilt by Georgians, extended by Victorians and ravaged by fire then restored in the 20th century, Massi and Oliver Smith’s elegant home, in the High Weald of West Sussex, has certainly witnessed a change or two over the years. Originally constructed as a rectory in the Queen Anne style, it is set in 60 acres of grounds and is Grade II listed, with a stone terrace bordered with balustrades (from the original Sir John Soane-designed Bank of England in the City) that were added in the 1920s. Somewhat surprisingly, the pair of bow windows that allow sunshine to pour into the kitchen and dining room were
