You might know Sir John Soane by some of the more extravagant buildings he designed, like the Bank of England, 
or the amazing Sir John Soane Museum, 
When I saw this two-bedroom carriage house, designed by Sir John Soane, I was enchanted. Even if living in a house in two parts might be difficult, I could manage, if I lived here.
The carriage house is on a property called Lees Court, which although in private hands, still exists.
However, there is scant information about the house, although the Lees Court estate does a booming business in agriculture and shooting.
It looks like the Carriage House could do with a bit of updating in its décor, 
but I wouldn’t let things like ugly curtains, an odd green ceiling or a pawn-broker style light fixture deter me!
The house has been on the market for several months, 
but the price is pretty good, £250,000, it’s in a village in Kent, and it comes with the use of the communal gardens, 
and even a garage! Plus, it’s designed by Sir John Soane, and most of his buildings have been demolished.
I’ll take this! Would you?
I am such a big SJS fan, I think I could even tolerate the gap between the parts. The possibilities for interior decoration are plentiful.
ReplyDeleteI would love to live here, although I would want to know how big the place is, and whether any land comes with it. Kent is in the middle of England's apple-growing region, an added inducement.
ReplyDeleteWhile living there, I could try to save up some money to acquire Lees Court itself. In the meantime, a bullet-proof vest might be a wise investment to ward off stray pot-shots from those hunters.
--Road to Parnassus
Amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWould I? Yes! Reminds me of old southern dog-trot houses.
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely a winner. I could fix the decor in a snap.
ReplyDeleteThanks--I'll keep on dreaming.
Mary
OH a definte YES. A SJS cottage in the UK!..I am there so quickly...xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteI love the grounds and exterior, but I agree with you, the inside does need updating. I couldn't fall asleep inside a salmon pink arch!
ReplyDeleteI love these photos! Its so peaceful to stroll there and breath the fresh air.
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