The Barn

Dating from the 1820s this historic stone barn in Tasmania has been lovingly restored by its architect owners. The award winning conversion keeps as much of the existing building fabric as possible. "The original sandstone walls are exposed both internally and externally. The timber shingled roof and existing beams contrast with the new kitchen and bathroom insertion. The Barn is light and open, yet simultaneously cosy." Located in Hobart's CBD it's the perfect base for exploring the historic Australian city. It's definitely on my bucket list.

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The simple life

This Shaker style house on the water is a new build with an old soul. Its timeless beauty lies in its simple lines and lack of extraneous decoration. I'm dreaming of wasting time sitting on the porch watching the river flow by or perhaps I'll be standing at one of those lovely sash windows staring off into the distance. Who cares! I'm just lost in the romance of this farmhouse by Washington DC based Jones Boer Architects.

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Working on a Saturday

It may be a new year with new beginnings that doesn't mean that it isn't still hard heading into work on a weekend. Now if I worked here I'd have no problems at all, especially if I could do some research in the "library". Twitter Paris by RF Studio.

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Friday afternoon here ...

Shoes off, drink in hand, work-a-day worries being washed away by the view. If I'm lucky there is a heavy swell crashing on rocks carried on the breeze ruffling my hair. Clovelly House by Sydney-based Fox Johnston.

More dark drama in Denmark

I'm finishing the week the way I started it with a dark and moody Copenhagen apartment by Rue Verte. Stylish modern living in a pared back classic shell.

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