Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Schoolhouse 3-Rochford Lodge








I have found a third example of a re-worked schoolhouse to add to my inspiration collection. The first was the former home of garden designer Paul Bangay, St Ambrose Farm at Woodend. The second was interior designer Stuart Rattle's country retreat at nearby Musk. This one is in the same part of the world in the Mt Macedon area and has been converted into a holiday rental.
Rochford Lodge is an old brick building with separate Principal's house.
Though the school house is quite a different style of building, is still intriguing to see how other people interpret the spaces.

7 comments:

  1. I have always thought it would be quite an adventure to "repurpose" and old church or school house. The images you have picked are wonderful.

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  2. Love these Catherine. I would love to do this one day, how fantastic that you are planning this as we speak! Can't wait to see what you do with your hall, I'm sure it will be fantastic.
    K xx

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  3. oh my, it is absolutely beautiful. I would love to stay at a one of them :)

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  4. Oh my dear, it is wonderful. I pack my bags and come to live there!

    Hugs

    VINTAGE

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  5. These are all gorgeous. I work in a replica 1890 schoolhouse which is quite nice but not as swish as these properties!

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  6. Oh gorgeous series... Lovely!! I like the idea of repurpose!!

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  7. Greg & Sarsha from the Old School House @ Rochford Lodge here. Thank you for all your kind comments! We have the enjoyed the renovation as are our guests!!
    info@rochfordlodge.com
    www.rochfordlodge.com

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