Property News · December 31, 2017

Special delivery: my converted post office home | Karen Wilson


A family home made from what was the village post office, shop and café in North Yorkshire gets the stamp of approval, says Karen WilsonIt is five years since Katie and Jamie Allan took on the mammoth task of converting a post office, shop and café into a family home. The couple had clocked the “for sale” sign, but it wasn’t until the owners secured planning permission for residential use that it piqued their interest. “I thought we’d spend a month doing the bare minimum, before moving in and finishing the work,” admits Katie. The reality was five months living with her sister nearby, and a further four years to finish the project.The Allans re-thought the layout from scratch. Reinstating the original Georgian hallway was the first step. With this natural divide in place, the former post office and shop became a sitting room while the adjoining café was turned into a dining area with a midcentury-modern vibe. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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