“My home is my pride and joy, and I get such satisfaction out of creating beautiful, interesting and relaxing spaces within it” Gemma and James Bates bought their ‘forever’ home nearly eight years ago in the charming and coveted Park Estate, a conservation area overlooked by Nottingham Castle and just a stone’s throw from the centre of the city. They had previously lived in an old coach house on the same estate, and although it was quaint and comfortable, the couple were keen to start a family, and felt they had outgrown the space.
‘We had only started casually looking when we found this house,’ recalls Gemma. ‘James and I definitely have an affinity with period homes, and this three-storey Victorian villa encapsulated so much of what we love. With…
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Good Homes (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2022 + supplement