Dating back to the 18th century, the Dallas family’s Grade-II listed extended cottage, which they moved into in 2020, was originally part of one larger house, split into two in the 1960s. Knowing little more than this about its history, their plan was to take it from outdated to updated by restoring original features, using salvaged materials, and indulging in their penchant for French style.
‘We don’t have many clues to the history of the house other than two old photos – presumably Victorian – one of a
