Thursday, October 1, 2009

Inside the house of a poet

This tiny house in Andalusia is a bolt hole and retreat for a poet who lives in England. I'm kicking myself that I didn't ask her to do a write up, but I didn't, so it's left to me to fumble for words and tell you about this property.

Designed eight years ago for strictly one person, it has everything you need for a long quiet weekend. Compact and bijou would describe this house, one living room, one dining room/kitchen, a very nice landing, which leading off is one bathroom and yes, one bedroom. Outside space is a small roof terrace.

It's all very well designed and feels very calm and peaceful. There's good use of natual stone, terracotta and wood all harmonising with the colours of the walls.

This is one of my favourite houses, I hope you like it.

The poets house. Photograph by Tim Irving
Poets house. Photograph by Tim Irving
Poets house. Photograph by Tim Irving
Poets house. Photograph by Tim Irving


Poets house. Photograph by Tim Irving
Poets house. Photograph by Tim Irving
Poets house. Photograph by Tim Irving

6 comments:

  1. A bolt hole of one's own. Love the terrace and the "nooks & crannies" feel of the place. (I've never in my life heard the expression "bolt hole." Is it a hideout? I like it.)

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  2. Utterly charming. The repeating arches make it seem so calm.

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  3. I think I could live there. :-)

    Love the yellow walls in the main part of the house, and that colorful bathroom is great.

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  4. looks like shes the thoreau of the mediterranean..love the pop of lime on the modern kitchen stools. even though its a small space, there is plenty of room to think

    love this

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  5. what an inviting, inspiring, artsy-nook!
    would love to visit....or stay!

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  6. What a charming, inspired house! I love all the nooks and crannies, especially. Beautiful!

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