Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sandes by Richard Powers


Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sandes

Pictures Richard Powers

Words Dominic Bradbury

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This is Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sandes’ third home in Marrakech, situated in the Gueliz district of the city. Having lived in a traditional riad in the medina and a bungalow, this two storey townhouse provides a spacious home that works beautifully for the whole family.

The sheltered garden provides a buffer between home and city, with space enough for a swimming pool, a play zone for daughter Gigi and a shaded outdoor dining area. Within, the hallway leads through into a large sitting room, with windows front and back, with a separate dining room and kitchen. Upstairs, two bedrooms were converted into a large master, while a study has just been converted into a guest bedroom, with Gigi’s room just alongside.

The house is also a laboratory for the American designers, who have introduced colourful tiles throughout from their own Popham Design collection. There is also plenty of room for an eclectic collection of furniture and art gathered on the family’s many travels, particularly in France, as well as custom pieces and treasures sourced from the souks. It makes for a vibrant combination.

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