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Registered Master Builders House of the Year<br />
Canterbury<br />
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Registered Master Builders House of the Year<br />
Canterbury<br />
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Registered Master Builders House of the Year<br />
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22 <strong>Style</strong> | home<br />
Joseph walsh shelf<br />
The handcrafted design process is also hugely inspiring; I love<br />
seeing a rough stone come to life and having a workshop inhouse<br />
allows me to oversee the entire journey from design to<br />
the finished piece. Watching the transformation unfold can also<br />
ignite a new design idea.<br />
Can you tell us about the history of 7 Carlos Place building?<br />
The townhouse was built in 1891 by the architect John Evelyn<br />
Trollope. The house was originally a high-end private residence<br />
and part of the First duke of westminster’s improvements to<br />
the area. removing an overcrowded workhouse, among many<br />
other things, he completely rebuilt Mount street, creating the<br />
beautiful Carlos Place.<br />
What refurbishments have been made since you bought it?<br />
Everything. we restored the house to its former state and<br />
then reworked the entire building. From rescuing the original<br />
mosaic flooring to stripping the walls back and restoring the<br />
antique wood panelling. we had about 30 workmen on site,<br />
to say it was a big job is an understatement.<br />
Today it is a magnificent space filled with beauty, and when<br />
a client steps through the door, they can relax, and the<br />
busy outside pace is replaced with something personal and<br />
romantic. It was a huge project and so worth it.<br />
What is your favourite room, and why?<br />
The library. It has floor-to-ceiling bookshelves along one of<br />
the walls, which were purpose-built for the space, to house<br />
curiosities and special pieces that I have gathered. There is<br />
an old oak desk, large cosy sofa and chairs to hunker down<br />
in around the large fireplace. The library is a major source<br />
of inspiration because I am such a book fanatic. It also hosts<br />
my collection of vintage ceramic dogs and horse figurines,<br />
something I have loved since I was a child. There is such a<br />
wonderful feeling in this room, almost like a grandfather’s<br />
secret office, it is such a nice place to be and the perfect<br />
setting to spend time with friends and clients.<br />
Library<br />
Do you have particular features you love?<br />
The bookcase. I worked with Nicky dunne at Heywood Hill<br />
in London to create a bespoke library for the space; it reflects<br />
my passion for jewellery but also for sailing, horse-racing and<br />
hounds. There are so many books I wouldn’t have initially<br />
chosen for myself: it’s like having a stylist come to dress you,<br />
they bring you pieces that you wouldn’t necessarily have<br />
chosen for yourself. It is a discovery, and then you end up<br />
falling in love.<br />
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