Set in its own apple orchard, Bookers was built in the 19th century in traditional mellow Cotswold stone.
The front door opens into a large peaceful drawing-room – off white walls, pale blue-and-white striped Nina Campbell curtains, a huge cream three seater chesterfield, a smaller blue and white polka dot armchair, a 3 seater jane Churchill sofa and vast pale blue buttoned ottoman in front of the open fire. A painted dresser lined in blue holds an assortment of blue and white china. A desk, a book case and a table for cards or jigsaws complete the room.
The kitchen/dining-room has summery sudbrey yellow walls paired with dark grey painted kitchen units, farmhouse-tiled terracotta floor and cream curtains and blinds edged in blue. Double French doors lead to the terrace and garden. The dining area is bright and fresh with a circular pine table covered in a blue-and-white cotton floor-length cloth. There’s a pine dresser laden with Welsh Gaudy china, and a pine corner cabinet with an assortment of blue-and-white porcelain.
The kitchen area has dark grey quartz worktops, an American style fridge freezer, hob and oven, dishwasher, Belfast sink, microwave, dish rack, and a butcher’s block. Fired Earth Marrakesh tiles add a decorative note. Opening off it is a utility room – washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and a big cupboard by the backdoor (to the office and bike shed) for outdoor clothes and boots. The downstairs lavatory is on the left.
