An air of homely distinction

New owner Emma Dellicompagni’s passion and imagination, along with quirky antique finds and eclectic furnishings, have brought this pretty Cotswolds home back to life

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Tucked in the Herefordshire countryside at Much Marcle, not far from its border with Gloucestershire, is Hellens Manor. Now presenting as a Tudor/Jacobean home, it predates those eras by some margin;

Wearing its heritage on its sleeve, this medieval castle has lived many lives, including a fortified castle, a Jacobean mansion and a comfortable Victorian family home

Ironmongers’ Hall, London EC2 The home of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers

Thoughtful historical references helped to transform a 1950s infill house into a home that would serve as an artistic salon fit for modern family life