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porch and, of course, the terracotta chimney pots. “We
had to have proper English chimney pots,” says Paul during a tour of the home, a detail also noted by Hilary over
the phone. “We told Meridian, and they found them,” he
says. The home’s interior exhibits equal English country
flavor: oak, mahogany and walnut mingle with muted,
softly-hued tile and oiled bronze hardware.
Although the home features seven bedrooms and seven
bathrooms — ample space for their family of four — the
Lathams expected visits from English friends and relatives
would entail lengthier stays than the average overnight or
weekend. To furnish guests with maximum privacy, the
lower-most level was designed as a guest suite, complete
with private bathroom, lounging space and exterior doors.
“It worked for us,” adds Paul of the long-distance build.
“But you have to trust the people you’re talking to; it has a
lot to do with trusting the people you’re working with.” n
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FROM LEFT: The downstairs guest suite features a spacious
sleeping area, sitting area, bathroom and a private entrance;
tile mosaics embellish the f