Past Continuous

When architect Tim Whittaker first came across a quirky but dilapidated 1690s farmhouse in Cumbria, England, he knew it was special. But it wasn’t until he found, etched above the door, the initials of his distant ancestor—the timber merchant who had built it—that he knew his find was meant to be. Ranging personal heirlooms with William III pieces—contemporary with the building’s architectural style—and a variety of neoclassical decorative accents, the mix Whittaker has created feels rich and alive with history.

Photos: Mark Fox for House & Garden UK

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