HOMEOWNER
Charlotte Collins
WHERE
Greyton, Overberg
SIZE
165m2
This gorgeous cottage in the charming Overbergtown of Greyton epitomises gently word sophistication.
It’s a perfect combination of found and collected furniture and decorative details from yesteryear, while savvy renovations and various additions blend seamlessly with the original look of the home.
The owner – seasoned renovator and decorator Charlotte Collins – has created an idyllic country escape where log fires after long walks in the fresh air are part of everyday life.
“I went to Greyton to help a friend with the interior of her home and had never spent a night there before,” says Charlotte.
“Originally, my intention was to ‘flip’ the house (my friend is a transferring attorney and convinced me to buy it) but when I got further into the project and had spent time in the village, I decided to keep it as a getaway.”
This story is from the May/June 2021 edition of Home South Africa.
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