Period Living

HEART AND SOUL

THE STORY

OWNERS Gayle Scott, a fleet administrator for a construction company and her husband Paul, an electrician, live here with Gayle’s two sons, Jake, 18, and Luke, 22, and the family Jack Russell, Ted

PROPERTY Built in 1675, the unlisted house in a Northamptonshire village was once two workmans’ cottages, which were knocked into one 70 years ago. It features a boot room, living room, snug, kitchen, dining room, utility and cloakroom, as well as three bedrooms and a family bathroom

WHAT THEY

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Period Living

Period Living4 min read
Spider Plant
Practically unkillable, spider plants are perfect for first-time houseplant owners or those who can’t dedicate hours to complex houseplant care routines. ‘Spider plants have been kept as houseplants for over 200 years, becoming popular due to their l
Period Living5 min read
Make An Entrance
Owners of period homes may find it more difficult to purchase an off-the-peg door due to non-standard openings and original glazing – leaving bespoke doors the only viable option. ‘Considerations such as size, colour, glass and ironmongery all influe
Period Living1 min read
White On White
Simple yet elegant designs are synonymous with The White Company, as this classic and comfor table living room scheme demonstrates. Sticking to a neutral colour palette of varying white and off-white shades adds light and space to a room and you can

Related Books & Audiobooks