Not Old MacDonald's Farm
Just when I thought I was going to catch up on sleep this weekend, Daylight Savings hit and springing forward meant we lost an hour on Saturday night. Which isn't actually that terrible (I'm just being dramatic) because the sun is out for longer during the day and it means that we're also officially inching toward spring, even if the weather doesn't suggest that. The birds (and bugs) were in full force today, even though it barely broke 60 degrees, and you can bet that some Texans have already busted out their shorts and t-shirts. Temperature be damned, it's springtime!
I'll admit, all this talk of spring had me searching for farms and ranches this weekend and I came across this beaut, although not in the States like my usual Hey Homey posts. Cheerio beautiful British farm house! The Pond House (it's official name) sits on 3.5 acres, 25 minutes outside of London and the original 1930 house received a major face lift. That's a chef's kitchen, if I've ever seen one, with tons of natural light and countertops galore. Plus with the high top eating bar right off of the work space, I'm sure that's where most of the dinner parties end up, if you can tear yourself away from the indoor/outdoor formal dining space. And does this house know how to do fireplaces or what? How do you choose which one to toast your feeties by? Or do you alternate every 15 minutes? Ahh, this house is such countryside bliss.
I'll admit, all this talk of spring had me searching for farms and ranches this weekend and I came across this beaut, although not in the States like my usual Hey Homey posts. Cheerio beautiful British farm house! The Pond House (it's official name) sits on 3.5 acres, 25 minutes outside of London and the original 1930 house received a major face lift. That's a chef's kitchen, if I've ever seen one, with tons of natural light and countertops galore. Plus with the high top eating bar right off of the work space, I'm sure that's where most of the dinner parties end up, if you can tear yourself away from the indoor/outdoor formal dining space. And does this house know how to do fireplaces or what? How do you choose which one to toast your feeties by? Or do you alternate every 15 minutes? Ahh, this house is such countryside bliss.
Whoa! That indoor/outdoor dining area is just too awesome. And yeah....the one good thing about DST is that it's a sign we're much closer to spring, even though it's still freaking cold over here...sigh...
ReplyDeleteLots of great space here, love the kitchen window. :-)
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Oh my God, the fireplaces! And all that hardwood flooring... *swoon* I'm sold.
ReplyDeleteI saw cherry blossom buds today. I'm a happy girl now. :)
I think if I sat down on that worn out leather armchair, I'd never want to get up (or would I be able to get up I wonder?)
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ReplyDeleteI like Amy's ancestral home. I do not like that it is really 5:23am!!!
ReplyDeleteEvery Monday, I get such envy from all the homes you post here. That shower! Looks so luxurious and open. Reminds me of a spa. I love it.
ReplyDeleteOK, I'm not sure how I feel about taking a 1930's farmhouse (which could have been full of character) and completely modernizing. Things to ponder when you're having a hard time waking up . . .
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this definitely looks like my dream house! I want to move in!
ReplyDeleteThat indoor/outdoor dining room is seriously my dream (again, the 'skeeters, though). I lovelovelove it. Seriously. And the fuschia sofa by that sweet fireplace. There's so much about this house to adore. I don't generally like those waterfall countertops, but the wooden island is the perfect counterpoint (get it, har har). Love.
ReplyDeleteDreaaaaam house! Though I think it's a way to big for me but,
ReplyDeletewow! Xx
OH MAH GAH this house! I was thrown at first by the lack of shower door/curtain in that big bathroom with the green tile shower, but then I realized that shower is so massive it doesn't need a door, there's no way the water could even reach the end of it! Crazy. I love the skylights in the kitchen, too. xo
ReplyDeleteDaylight Savings killed me this year!
ReplyDeleteNow I'll be daydreaming about that gorgeous house.
The butcher block kitchen table (not so) blending with the countertop is my favorite part! Although, the exterior is pretty attractive. I'll take it. Also, I'll take my hour back... DST, ya jerk! Kidding, sort of... lighter later is always good. :)
ReplyDeletecheerio! i will take one of these houses too please. but maybe we could relocate it just a bit farther south? xo
ReplyDeleteI love that kitchen and the shower! And I'll see your Spring and raise you one Autumn... or we can just trade ;)
ReplyDeleteI've been missing these houses! I LOVE when you post a house. This staircase is awesome....pretty "normal" but with a unique twist.
ReplyDeleteAnd I got my first mosquito bite of the season...so it's spring!!
Wow. This is pretty amazing. That staircase tho! :)
ReplyDeleteTHE STAIRCASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI was so excited yesterday when it was still light out at 5:30...Love the modern update to this structure.
ReplyDeleteWhy is this in regular England instead of New England and why isn't it in my budget? I think it's my favorite of all the houses you've ever posted.
ReplyDeleteI still think daylight savings should be banned. I now have to wake up an hour early for 6 whole months! I'll survive, I suppose. The weather sounds nice! We're getting snow again on Thursday.
Plenty of space to read and cook, impressive.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh. you spoke about texas and london in one post, two of my favorite places ever. you sure know how to get me in the heart ;) can i just claim this house to be mine?! if teleportation existed, i'd be there in a jiffy no doubt.
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