Surrey Homes | SH23 | September 2016 | Education supplement inside
The lifestyle magazine for Surrey - Education Supplement, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
The lifestyle magazine for Surrey - Education Supplement, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
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The question ‘What do Hersham in <strong>Surrey</strong> and Sydney<br />
in Australia have in common?’ sounds like something<br />
you might hear in a pub quiz. You may rack your<br />
brains and remember that Hersham, not that long ago, was<br />
listed by a national newspaper as being one of the top ten<br />
places to live in the UK. You may also have an in-depth<br />
knowledge of Sydney. But, unless you have been to Jenna<br />
and Andrew Harfield’s home, you’re unlikely to guess.<br />
The answer, hiding behind what appears to be the facade<br />
of an ordinary suburban bungalow, is an ultra-modern refurb<br />
with all the open-plan style and coolness you might expect<br />
to find in a hip Sydney suburb – not a corner of <strong>Surrey</strong>.<br />
“We bought this house without even seeing it,” says<br />
Jenna, who moved back to the UK with her husband<br />
Andrew from Australia last year, in search of a more<br />
affordable family home. “We looked at a lot of similar<br />
homes in Sydney, with a similar layout – but couldn’t<br />
stretch to the $3 million price tag,” she says.<br />
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Previous pages: The generous open-plan living space was created<br />
with a ground floor extension with a double ceiling height. The<br />
floors are wood-effect ceramic tiles. The dining chairs are by<br />
Lloyd Loom from No 44 in Cobham, where the dresser was also<br />
found. The pendant lights are from Grace & Glory Home. Left:<br />
Bi-fold doors open the entire back of the house onto the garden.<br />
Below: The garden becomes an extension of the living area, with<br />
a second dining table for al fresco meals. The sofas are from<br />
Darlings of Chelsea<br />
83 wealdentimes.co.uk