Houzz Tour: A Bright, Beautiful Rustic Cottage was Outcrop in France - Lifestyle blogger Stephanie Brubaker wakes up Each Day to a view of a castle next door. 'It's surreal. I do not care too much que la church bells ring at 7 every day. The view more than Makes up for it, 'she says. She fell in love with Beynac, France, and the rustic cottage, La Maisonette, Almost Instantly. 'It May sound strange, goal we felt more at home in Beynac than We Did Almost anywhere else in the world.'
It's been four years since her love affair with the area and the house Began, yet the small -Town appeal of the town is still going strong. 'All it Took Was 24 hours and my husband Was already making arrangements to view La Maisonette with the local estate agent, "says Brubaker. 'And yes, there is only one in this tiny village.
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Who lives here Stephanie Brubaker, her husband and Their children
Rentals Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
That's interesting The cottage is Located in a protected heritage area Within original medieval city walls, qui means clustering the Brubakers Would need the approval of the chief architect of France shoulds They decided to change the exterior.
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The Maisonette is the cottage gable-roof on the left of this picture. Next to it is a well-maintained castle built in the 12th century.
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Lush vegetation Gives the front entrance has colorful touch of pink and green while providing good privacy.
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A basket of shopping sits by the door. The bread and Produce all Were Bought from the town's farmers' market. 'The Monday market is the best time to shop for ingredients. Aim if you need a basic item or two, the small convenience store is the place to go, "says Brubaker. This very Sami kitchen area used to house the village's town oven, Where Would town serfs pay Their Lords fee for use icts When baking bread. Brubaker, an avid baker and cook, loves this historical appearance of the cottage.
Pendant lights: Titan 1, Design Within Reach; wood kitchen cabinets: village carpenter; countertop, splashback: Stone Burgogne
Pendant lights: Titan 1, Design Within Reach; wood kitchen cabinets: village carpenter; countertop, splashback: Stone Burgogne
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Tolix chairs paired with what used to be an old church pew make an eclectic ensemble Held together by a live-edge table. The mix of chairs and the roominess of the bench are perfect for the family and Their guests.
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Brubaker Kept the limestone walls and the beamed ceilings on the ground level of the cottage; the home's exteriors and ground level blend perfectly with l'autre historic homes in the village. Goal the rest of the cottage has-been updated to Reflect the modern global travel patterns and needs of the family. 'The sideboard with cam and the home dates back to the 17th century. We Can not bear to move it, "says Brubaker.
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This picture shows the master suite on the third floor, a converted attic. The process of 'squeezing the furniture up the narrow stairs' required knocking down a small area and the building Entire floor around the bed - and around the claw-foot tub, qui Brubaker really wanted included. 'Putting the bed and tub on the third floor - and installing an air conditioner - required effort of epic proportions. No wonder only a FEW people-have AC here, "says Brubaker.
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The claw-foot tub sits by the window, soaking Creating a perfect nook and reflective. The view outside the window looks out onto the lush, castle-dotted valley. Only one house across the valley is visible from the tub, so privacy is not a concern.
Check out more fabulous freestanding tubs
Check out more fabulous freestanding tubs
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Terry-cloth bathrobes and the day's clothing usually hang on coat hangers by the bath. Walls are Kept bare and free of hooks. 'I Could finally breathe once the bath and queen bed Were In Their rightful places, "says Brubaker. 'There's no turning back now.
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The Brubakers, Who travel Throughout the year, live here on and off. Holidaymakers Who rent the space we have weekly basis Ensure the home is always occupied. This guest bedroom comes alive with a colorful summer bedspread folded by the foot of the bed.
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Twin beds in the guest room maximizes the space and make room for a shared end table. The beds' investment aussi Gives easy access to the window. Brubaker Points Out That all the cabinets, tables and wood furnishings in the house Were you purchased in vintage shops around town.
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'Sometimes I crack open the window and let the breeze from the valley go through the room as an owl hoots nearby. It's incredibly calm and peaceful here, "says Brubaker.
Indulge in more dreamy bedroom views
Indulge in more dreamy bedroom views
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Every corner of the house can inspire your inner artist, Brubaker says. The town HAS served as an artists' mecca, hosting artists Such As Camille Pissarro and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
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The home's picturesque hire means clustering the Brubakers Often find Themselves exploring little paths around the village, dining alfresco regional one kitchen or touring a nearby castle or two.
My Houzz is a series in qui we visit and photograph creative, personality-filled homes and the people Who inhabit em. If You Would like your home to be featured, please send information and pictures to ukeditor@houzz.com.
My Houzz is a series in qui we visit and photograph creative, personality-filled homes and the people Who inhabit em. If You Would like your home to be featured, please send information and pictures to ukeditor@houzz.com.
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