My Houzz: Life in a Scottish castle Revamped - In 00, Nicola Hallsworth moved from England to Scotland, where her husband, Fred, had bought a house in the suburbs of Glasgow . Being a country girl at heart, Nicola did not take to life in the suburbs and want to move to the countryside. One morning she saw the castle advertised for sale in The Herald newspaper and asked Fred if he would be willing to travel in the country. The answer to Fred: If we can make a profit on our current home and find one with the same amount of wow factor no further than 30 minutes from Glasgow, then I'll consider it. Nicola turned the paper around and showed him the property. They bought in April 06.
Nicola is an interior design enthusiast and worked on various projects in his free time. The house was not to his liking when they bought it, and over the years it has shaped to reflect the interests and style of the couple. The beautiful oak floors and stairs, for example, were covered in seagrass mats, as she had torn and wood sanded before moving. Then it was a case of finding the right colors, fabrics and accessories to decorate the property and make them. With such a large space, it was important to Fred and Nicola to make him feel comfortable and cozy. As she says, "It's not a house show.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Fred Hallsworth Nicola and their two dogs, the French mastiff Serge Paddy and the British Bulldog
Location Glasgow campaign
Size 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
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The castle is divided into six distinct properties. As originally built in the wings, he divided well. It also has a large communal room (not shown) that can be used for entertainment. Last year, Fred held a big birthday party there with more than 60 people.
The castle as a whole is so great that Nicola compares to live with their neighbors to live at opposite ends of a street of terraced houses. "We fall into each other; this summer, it was just Fred and me all over the place, "she said.
The castle as a whole is so great that Nicola compares to live with their neighbors to live at opposite ends of a street of terraced houses. "We fall into each other; this summer, it was just Fred and me all over the place, "she said.
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Nicola and Fred share the main entrance door with another wing. Personal door is just off the great room, which makes a pleasant home every day home.
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The face before open door to the room in the morning, so called because, according to Nicola, when the sun in the stream, "it is a beautiful room in which to sit with a coffee and a newspaper. window seats conceal cast iron radiators, so even on cold winter mornings it is a beautiful place to curl up.
The following shepherdess came from their old house, and scratches contrast well with the floral wallpaper and carpet. The black in the room added a gothic touch. 'I love the moody rooms, "says Nicola.
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The following shepherdess came from their old house, and scratches contrast well with the floral wallpaper and carpet. The black in the room added a gothic touch. 'I love the moody rooms, "says Nicola.
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The couple have always been avid art collectors. The paint in the room in the morning is by Jacqueline Marr . 'It was painted for this place even for me, Nicola said. melancholy gaze of the subject through the window is perfect.
Painting Jacqueline Marr.
Painting Jacqueline Marr.
This is the original library from 1878. He was the 'penultimate addition to the castle and was overseen by Lady Anne Speirs, the eldest daughter of the fourth Earl of Radnor. Unfortunately, most of the original books were sold, but the couple has inherited some books entirely with the property, and have been collecting since. All shelves lined oak is the original, and Nicola is adamant she would never change it.
Nicola bought the two huge lamps on each side of the couch, not knowing where she was going to put them. She loved them so much that she said, "I'm just going to work somewhere." She then found the two small side tables, and has covered them to keep the lamps.
Nicola bought the two huge lamps on each side of the couch, not knowing where she was going to put them. She loved them so much that she said, "I'm just going to work somewhere." She then found the two small side tables, and has covered them to keep the lamps.
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As the shelves were so vast, the couple decided to remove some for them to display their works of art. They tend to agree on major parts, although there is some difference in taste. "I am a figurative artist - I love figurative work - as Fred prefer something a little more radical, as Peter Howsen ..." Fortunately, there are enough walls in Castle for all housing.
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room oozes character and history, and this focus is a particular favorite with the couple. 'I love open fires, "says Nicola. "I do not think I could ever live in a house without a fireplace. The painting over the fireplace is by Gerard M Burns - it is widespread Ewan McGregor larger version hanged himself in his kitchen.
Painting, Gerard M Burns.
Painting, Gerard M Burns.
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When it's just the two of them on a cold and windy night, it's the best place, Nicola said. "There is nothing nicer than snuggling in the library, roaring fire shutters closed ...
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library, a spiral staircase leads to the dining room. When the couple bought the house, the red runner and carpet were in place, and the bright turquoise walls. Nicola, never afraid to be bold, chose to keep the carpet and create a dark, gothic atmosphere with almost black walls in ramps by Farrow & Ball.
paint, Farrow & Ball ramps.
paint, Farrow & Ball ramps.
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the dining room is now a perfect space for entertaining gloomy, especially on winter evenings. Nicola bought t it convenient oak on eBay for £ 1,000. He came from a large stately home in Cheshire, and when he arrived, Nicola said she was "absolutely delighted". In most other rooms, the size and weight of the workpiece can be overwhelming, but here it nestled in the corner -. Meets the stifling atmosphere of the room
The piece was bought in an auction online and came from a place in ecclesiastical restoration in Belgium. It is made of bronze and has two women in four candelabra. T room it needs a lot of candles when it makes all its Gothic thing, "says Nicola.
The piece was bought in an auction online and came from a place in ecclesiastical restoration in Belgium. It is made of bronze and has two women in four candelabra. T room it needs a lot of candles when it makes all its Gothic thing, "says Nicola.
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the dining room overlooks a kitchen-dining room, which can also be accessed from a staircase that leads to the room in the morning and again in the upper floor of the house. The cuisine is based in Suffolk Plain-English, specializing in custom units, Shaker style.
Nicola said she and Fred keep the dining room for special occasions and when it's just the two of them, they are "constantly sitting at the kitchen table. They wanted the kitchen to feel as if it had always been there. "It is not a large room, and was never intended to be," she added.
kitchen, Plain English.
Nicola said she and Fred keep the dining room for special occasions and when it's just the two of them, they are "constantly sitting at the kitchen table. They wanted the kitchen to feel as if it had always been there. "It is not a large room, and was never intended to be," she added.
kitchen, Plain English.
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Nicola is a self-confessed fan gray. When they first installed the kitchen, there was a pale blue-gray, but they painted a stronger gray a couple of years. 'I love everything muted, discreet look, "she says. Copper sinks on the right and the contrast of the island beautifully with the color of the cabinet. "We wanted to do something a little different with the wells," she adds.
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couple has opted to keep the shutters in the original natural wood rather than painted. "If you continue to paint the shutters, they end up not working," says Nicola. "We like to be able to close them and keep the house warm and hot.
The fabric is great Blotch Damask by Glaswegian company Timorous Beasties. "They make designs the most amazing fabrics, really on the wall, Nicola said. "In fact, our house is a kind of tribute to them." The curtains of the library and wallpapers in the morning room and main bathroom are all Timorous Beasties.
Blind and Cushion Fabric, Grand Blotch Damask by Timorous Beasties.
Take a look at more wonderful window seats
The fabric is great Blotch Damask by Glaswegian company Timorous Beasties. "They make designs the most amazing fabrics, really on the wall, Nicola said. "In fact, our house is a kind of tribute to them." The curtains of the library and wallpapers in the morning room and main bathroom are all Timorous Beasties.
Blind and Cushion Fabric, Grand Blotch Damask by Timorous Beasties.
Take a look at more wonderful window seats
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the main staircase is original, and runs through the three floors. The dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and bedroom are on the lower floor. The morning room and library are on the first floor, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs.
With five grown children who have now flown the nest, there must be space for them to come visit comfortably. A daughter chose Laura Ashley floral wallpaper and curtains in the room to create a fresh light atmosphere. The basin is the original.
Wallpaper Laura Ashley. Curtains, Laura Ashley.
Wallpaper Laura Ashley. Curtains, Laura Ashley.
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'the master bedroom, with its many windows and circular turret, was incredibly difficult to provide, admits Nicola. The red sofa came from the old house and Designers Guild. "My taste is very eclectic, she said. "I tend to just throw things together and they seem to work.
The cobalt blue luster has come off, and Nicola admits she "completely crazy with the light, but fell in love with it. Although dramatic, it works well with the traditional wallpaper. It can not be touched unless wearing gloves due to leave fingerprints. The installation, in common with many in the house of David Canepa, designed by Kevin McCloud, and contrasts sharply with the red.
She then tied the blue light fitting, gold on the walls and red sofa with patterned carpets. "I tend to do, 'she laughs. "I fell in love with a piece, then decorate a room around it.
red sofa, Designers Guild. Chandelier Kevin McCloud for David Canepa.
The cobalt blue luster has come off, and Nicola admits she "completely crazy with the light, but fell in love with it. Although dramatic, it works well with the traditional wallpaper. It can not be touched unless wearing gloves due to leave fingerprints. The installation, in common with many in the house of David Canepa, designed by Kevin McCloud, and contrasts sharply with the red.
She then tied the blue light fitting, gold on the walls and red sofa with patterned carpets. "I tend to do, 'she laughs. "I fell in love with a piece, then decorate a room around it.
red sofa, Designers Guild. Chandelier Kevin McCloud for David Canepa.
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Very few people can say they have a turret with a Corinthian pillar in their room . Its shape has the delicate decoration, but Nicola is very happy with how it turned out. She thought of installing a circular dressing table, but decided against it. "I like the idea that it is just a nice little place, she said.
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Unfortunately, the fireplace does not work, but it is still a nice feature. Previously, he was surrounded by dull black tiles, so Nicola had restored these brown tiles interspersed with squares of flowers.
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Eschewing the typical white toilet, Nicola chose a black design for the shower room to give it a 1920s feel. "I pinched the idea of Skibo Castle in the highlands of Scotland, she admits. White subway tiles are a great backdrop, allowing black toilet to really stand out.
Read why a black and white pattern in a bathroom is always a winner
Read why a black and white pattern in a bathroom is always a winner
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to keep the Victorian atmosphere of the bathroom, but give it a modern update, Nicola opted for this wallpaper bee screen Timorous Beasties. freestanding cast iron bath strengthens the Victorian atmosphere, and was chosen deliberately to look as if it had always been there. Nicola uses the daily bath, with candles, if we have time. "The shower room is Fred ... this is my bathroom," she jokes.
Wallpaper, Timorous Beasties.
Wallpaper, Timorous Beasties.
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The castle is set in nine acres of Commons - manicured park maintained by gardeners every week
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in addition, Hallsworths have their own, private, south facing private garden, where Nicola likes to grow lavender for its own lavender water. During the summer months they eat here every night.
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Fred likes to read the newspaper in the garden.
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Nicola Fred next to the grand piano in the large communal hall.
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Thank choices bold design, patient furniture collection, and some beautiful architectural features to work with, the Hallsworths transformed their wing of this historic castle in a warm, home of character.
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My Houzz is a series in which we visit and photograph, personality filled houses and creative people who inhabit them. If you want your home to be featured, please send information and photos to ukeditor@houzz.com.
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