Property News · October 2, 2016

Modernist romance


An artistic couple have lovingly restored a modernist house, bought from its first owner, aged 102. Kate Jacobs visitsFor an artistically minded couple looking to quit London, it’s easy to see why Ditchling, near Brighton, might fit the bill. An idyllic English village surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs, it also comes with a rich artistic heritage that belies its small size. In the early 20th century, artist Eric Gill founded a creative community here. His legacy continues today, both at the Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft, and in the plethora of artists and craftspeople in the area.Before their move, Kate Sherman had been working long hours managing a Cork Street gallery, which left her little time for her own painting career. Meanwhile, her husband Martin, then a sculptor’s assistant, was keen to become a carpenter. Continue reading…

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