In her 20’s She Bought and Renovated This 700 Year Old English Cottage!

Amy’s English cottage is a truly special place. Set in the heart of Essex, this 700 year old home is unlike anything we have previously featured. From the very first glance, there is a palpable sense of age and presence here. You can feel the centuries layered into the structure. The countless lives that have unfolded within its walls. The slow passage of history, quietly embedded in timber, stone, and space. Stepping inside this remarkable cottage feels like entering another time, and we are incredibly grateful to be able to experience it firsthand.

For Amy, this cottage marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter. After leaving London to establish an antiques business alongside her parents and brother, she set out to find a home that truly reflected her passion for heritage, craftsmanship, and the past. In this cottage, she found a place that felt immediately and unmistakably right.

This home could not have found a more fitting guardian. Amy’s love of history has inspired her to delve deeply into the story of the building itself. From its early life as a medieval hall house to significant changes made during the 1600s, she has patiently uncovered and pieced together its long and fascinating journey. Even now, the cottage carries an air of mystery, as though more stories are still waiting to be revealed.

With great care and sensitivity, Amy has restored the interior in a way that honours the soul of the home while allowing her own style to shine through. Her love of antiques, art, and historical objects is evident throughout, with each room filled with carefully curated pieces that invite curiosity and conversation. Every corner offers something new to notice and appreciate.

To the rear of the cottage, a beautiful garden unfolds. Quiet, lush, and full of character, it feels like a classic cottage garden brought to life, complete with flowers, ponds, and established trees. Stepping outside feels like crossing into a hidden world, one where time seems to slow and the outside world gently fades away.

Through her thoughtful stewardship and deep respect for the past, Amy has taken an already remarkable English cottage and imbued it with even greater warmth and magic. We hope you enjoy this tour of her extraordinary, history rich home.