Our home is a beautiful but challenging Grade II listed Victorian farmhouse, complete with original beams, wonky floors, and decades-old surprises. We’re documenting every stage of restoring our Victorian farmhouse. Follow our Instagram account for daily updates.
If you love period properties or you’re renovating your own listed building, you’ll find tips, progress updates, and plenty of inspiration.
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Our master bedroom and ensuite vision — designing a calm, light sanctuary in a Grade II listed Victorian farmhouse
The moment I walked into the master bedroom, I felt a sense of calm. With its vaulted ceiling and large sunlit window. I really want the master bedroom design to be soft and calm, a retreat in our Victorian Farmhouse.
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Six months in: what the farmhouse, the village, and an AuDHD brain in perimenopause have taught me
This week, Fay shares her struggles with home renovation amidst balancing job concerns and her child’s school transition. This week, living in a farmhouse mid-renovation has overwhelmed me, leading to decision paralysis…
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Farmhouse Friday #2 — the kitchen arrived. We were not ready.
So in true ADHD style this weeks Farmhouse Friday is coming to you on Sunday! The renovation of our Victorian farmhouse kitchen, highlights the challenges faced with scheduling and a listed cupboard in the mix. I don’t think this is going to be an easy week, but it will be…
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Renovation chaos, an ADHD brain, and two things that have genuinely helped.
On Saturday, the kitchen delivery arrived unexpectedly, causing total panic due to incomplete preparations and prior disruptions. This exemplifies my executive dysfunction in managing plans amid unexpected events, especially difficult for those with ADHD. However, with support and help, the delivery went smoothly and things seem to be moving in…
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Farmhouse Friday – Family Bathroom
In the inaugural Farmhouse Friday, the transformation of a Victorian farmhouse family bathroom is detailed. Despite challenges, the renovation was completed for under £2.5k, prioritising a large shower over a bath. Natural light and monochrome aesthetics enhance the space, while clever solutions were implemented to address privacy and layout concerns.
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A new chapter, old walls, and why I started over: welcome to How Felicity Finds
In a personal account of renovating a Victorian farmhouse, Fay reflects on her family’s journey navigating ADHD, autism, and menopause. She shares insights on embracing the chaos of life changes while fostering community through her platform, ADHD Menopause and Me. Updates on the renovation and rural life experiences will be…