Period proportions remain intact, yet the interior has been rethought to create open, sociable spaces that work as well on school mornings as they do for long weekends with friends. On the ground floor lies a bay-fronted reception room where high ceilings lend a gentle sense of formality. Beyond, a second living space offers a quieter counterpoint, ideal as a snug, study or playroom. The heart of the house lies to the rear: a generous kitchen and dining extension washed in natural light from o...