This 18th-century barn, recently converted to a home, is set within approximately three acres of gardens. The barn itself has two-feet deep walls and is insulated with hemp and lime, providing natural insulation and breathability. The walls are clay-painted, enhancing air quality and creating an organic aesthetic. The property also boasts double-glazed timber windows, a … Read more
A stately English manor and Star Wars may not seem to have much in common, bu that changed when two former set builders bought Caisson House, the 1815 headquarters of Somerset Coal Canal Company. For Phil and Amanda Honey, the move from London to this valley south of Bath marked a return to their bucolic … Read more
The local town store will always carry special significance for the owner of this imaginatively reborn house. What was once a 19th-century hub in Victoria, Australia is now the place she calls home. Historically, this was a very busy gold mining area with about 6000 people living in the town. But a fire went through … Read more
Warrick Hill Farm in Australia is set across 40 hectares (99 acres) has been held and cherished by the same family for generations. At the heart of the property sits a custom-built rammed earth residence featuring soaring raked timber lined ceilings, with timber sourced directly from the property itself and a warmth that only natural … Read more
This Northumberland former Vicarage, adjoining cottage, and original stone Coach House has been transformed into a wonderful home. The five bedroom stone period house was built in 1861 and has accommodations are set over two floors. The house has been improved and restored over the last 15 years, creating a family home with great versatility, … Read more
In the Aardehuis Ecovillage in the Netherlands, 44 residents live in Earthships that generate almost all their energy, heat with the sun, and treat sewage in their own garden. The construction resembles a hobbit settlement designed to minimize environmental impact as much as possible. In the Dutch cold a heat pump helps in the winter. … Read more