Country Style

float away

A little creak here or a small groan there is to be expected at Millingtons House, a 100-year-old seaside shack a stone’s throw from the Prosser River in the heart of Orford, one hour’s drive north-east of Hobart, Tasmania. Its imperfections are all part of the appeal, with the original floorboards, skirtings, fireplaces and ceiling rafters evoking a cosy charm. The decor has a dreamy, rustic, French style with lashings

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

More from Country Style

Country Style5 min readIntelligence (AI) & Semantics
Book Club
The way we eat today is not remotely similar to what was on the table 20 years ago. This being the case, a swathe of old favourites now seem like ‘discoveries’. Hansen’s theme is sharing. A potluck, picnic or street party opens a door to creativity.
Country Style3 min read
House to Home
Turns out that heap of clothes on the wardrobe floor does not take itself to the drycleaner. (Just me?) Good news: Fisher & Paykel’s Fabric Care Cabinet, $4999, does at-home dry cleaning, deodorising, sanitising and even leather care. Goodbye, heap!
Country Style1 min read
Weddings
Polly and Jack celebrated their big day in the Upper Hunter region of NSW. PHOTOGRAPHY ABBIE MELLE ■

Related Books & Audiobooks