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When it comes to building new country houses, much of the focus is on substantial properties with 10,000sq ft or more. Arabella Youens examines the options for buildings that are more modest in scale.
Not all those with the budget necessary want (or need) to live in a 10,000sq ft house. Something half that size is generous enough to check off all the standard must-haves: enough space for entertaining, a large eat-in kitchen, a boot room, utility room and five bedrooms with their own bathrooms.
A boot room and flower room rolled into one — with a space made just for the dog (labrador not included)
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Minnie Peters combined natural materials and antique pieces to create a pared-back kitchen with plenty of character. She spoke to Arabella Youens.
Employing what she calls the ‘concierge-style’ approach from concept to completion of a project, Minnie Peters often starts working with clients when they are searching for a house, sharing her knowledge and experience to ensure they make the right decision. ‘We like to get involved early; I can’t bear people making mistakes,’ she explains.
This is the kitchen of a new house set in mature gardens on the south side of Dublin. The owners requested a relaxed scheme that would evolve with the changing demands of their young family. ‘I always start by understanding how the room is going to be used by day and in the evening. Having the appropriate balance of task and mood light-ing is vital to ensuring the right atmosphere.’