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Inside Waungron Uchaf: A Sanctuary of Stillness | Home Stories

There is a rare stillness at Waungron Uchaf, the kind of calm that settles the moment you arrive. Birds and small animals wander freely to the doorstep, as though instinctively drawn to its gentle welcome. Set high above the valley, this historic house feels quietly removed from the pace of everyday life.

With origins dating back to the late 17th century, Waungron Uchaf carries its history lightly. Original beams, deep-set walls and timeworn details hint at its age, while the house itself remains warm, approachable and easy to live in. The inglenook room on the lower ground floor, warmed by a log burner fuelled from the property’s own woodland, has long been a place of retreat for Nigella and Jayne.

From the kitchen, views stretch across the valley and surrounding woodland, shifting gently with the seasons. Birdlife gathers close, red kites drift overhead, and the call of a tawny owl settles in as evening falls. Whether walking the fields or sitting quietly by the fire, life here remains closely connected to the natural world.

For Nigella and Jayne, Waungron Uchaf has been more than a home. It is a place of care and custodianship, ready to offer the same sense of calm and belonging to its next chapter.

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Inside Greystead: A Family’s 75-Year Legacy in a Georgian Piece of History | Home Stories

Anne welcomes us into Greysteads, the Georgian-built church, coach house and rectory that her family has called home for over 75 years. As she shares its stories, the rich history of the estate begins to unfold, from its origins under the Greenwich Commissioners, all three buildings at Greystead were designed by Henry Hake Seward (c.1778–1848),...
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Inside Old Fourstones: A Designer’s Tale Transforming her Authentic Northumbrian Home | Home Stories

Sandra welcomes us into Old Fourstones, where she has curated a home that is as much an art piece as it is a sanctuary. Commissioning a gifted young artist, she brought to life exquisite wall paintings in her hall that breathe colour and joy throughout. Her transformation extends beyond interiors: the garden now unfolds as...
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Inside Coatham Hall: A 25-Year Business Venture Built Within This Grand Family Home | Home Stories

Terry welcomes us into Coatham Hall a home that has evolved with him for over 25 years. It’s where his sons grew up, where he built a successful business which he had the space to run from his own doorstep. What makes Coatham Hall so special isn’t just its scale or setting (though both are...
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