A House with Soul: An Old Stone and Wood Farmhouse Filled with Inherited Furniture

Imagine an ancestral family home that has remained untouched by revolutions, fires, and destruction. That’s exactly what you see in the photographs of this house located in Sussex. With each passing year, it has only grown better, not through renovations or demolitions, but through the addition of cherished items.

What’s remarkable is that the current owners can and want to continue the development of this house. They have no desire to move to a big city and live in an apartment; instead, they carry on the work of their fathers and grandfathers, living on their own land.

It’s disheartening to witness how our society has changed. People now move to cities out of convenience, choosing universities based on ease of study rather than pursuing a passion they are willing to dedicate their lives to. They often skip classes yet manage to obtain higher education.

However, there is a positive aspect of our time – a resurgence of love, interest, and appreciation for handmade items. It encompasses craftsmanship in carpentry, weaving, ceramics, artisanal cheeses, and home workshops creating custom-made clothing from natural materials. Even craft beer represents the art of producing a high-quality, natural product.

Perhaps we will eventually rediscover our love for our homes, so that even during forced confinement, such as during a quarantine, it won’t lead to despair.

To achieve this, we need a few things: comfort, space for beloved activities and hobbies, and places for relaxation, such as a sauna, fireplace, and a large kitchen for cooking enthusiasts.

This old farmhouse, filled with antiques and relics from the past, serves as a splendid example of a stable interior design – classic colors, traditional patterns, timeless architecture, and durable materials.

Please share your thoughts below on the concept of slow architecture and ancestral homes that are passed down through generations.