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renovated and converted to a home at
some stage. The secondary building –
referred to as the annex – is a more modern
single-storey structure that looks as if it is
a recent addition to the property.
With this backstory established, Cohen
was then able to set about the design and
detailing that supported it. Getting the
stone right on the two-storey building
proved particularly challenging.
“We visited the inspirational winery,
and the exterior stone used there was very
large. And to look right, the stones have to

Previous pages: The authentic look of the great
room is enhanced by the original faced, reclaimed
white oak boards on the ceiling and the rusted
bolts used to sandwich the beams.
Facing page and top: The kitchen and adjacent
living space form the heart of the home where the
owners spend much of their time. The amount
of cabinetry in the kitchen could be kept to a
minimum by having a well-equipped scullery.
Above: French limestone flooring on the lower
level has snap cut edges, which adds a sense of
history to the look of the interiors.

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