A full Interior reimagining of a Regency estate in East Sussex

This East Sussex country house – later sold to a notable British actor – was featured in 25 Beautiful Homes and marked a pivotal early project in our porfolio.

One of our earliest whole-home restorations, this Regency country house laid the foundation for our enduring appreciation of heritage architecture and balanced proportion.

Designed over a decade ago, this Regency property in a beautiful countryside setting required a complete renovation across both floors.  Working in collaboration with a team of architects and builders, the interior was reconfigured to connect the former service wing to the principal reception rooms and create the large, light filled kitchen, dining and living space suited to modern family life. The result is a harmonious home that feels both generous and grounded – where period architecture is balanced with considered, contemporary living.

Design Approach

How did you approach the reimagining of this Regency country house?

The approach was guided by a respect for Regency proportion and architectural clarity, paired with the practical needs of contemporary family life. Rather than treating the house as a series of formal rooms, the design focused on improving flow, light, and connection across the home.By reconfiguring circulation and opening relationships between key spaces, the interior was allowed to feel generous and coherent while retaining the discipline and balance inherent to the original architecture.

What were the key considerations when restoring and modernising a historic estate of this scale?

Preserving the integrity of the building was essential. New interventions were carefully considered to support modern living without disrupting the rhythm or hierarchy of the original plan.Material choices, spatial transitions, and detailing were used to bridge old and new, ensuring the home feels grounded, calm, and liveable – a balance between heritage character and contemporary comfort.