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Inspired by nature

WHY WE LOVE ANNA’S HOME...

After living in a Victorian property on a busy street, Anna and Sam struck gold in their search for the perfect family home when they viewed their 1930s semi. Despite its London postcode, the property sits on a cul-de-sac behind a green and overlooks Epping Forest. The décor had been untouched since the 1950s, so needed totally gutting, but thanks to its connection to nature and well-proportioned rooms, interior designer Anna could visualise their forever home.

During a six-month renovation they transformed the space by adding two extensions – the first a stunning vaulted open-plan kitchen-diner, and the second a two-bedroom loft extension with a bird’s-eye view of the forest.

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