Clare and Richard Jackson by Rachael Smith

Clare and Richard Jackson

Photographs Rachael Smith

Words Rachel Leedham

The decision to demolish their house and start from scratch enabled Clare and Richard Jackson to create a home that is the perfect fit for their family’s lifestyle. While its traditional brick façade nods to the local Arts & Crafts vernacular, the rear of the new house reveals a more contemporary approach: huge glazed doors span the ground floor and pull light into the living spaces, opening the interiors up to a deep terrace overlooking an expanse of astro turfed lawn. Working with interior designer Nicole Haig, the couple have created a home that is entirely tailored to their tastes, allowing striking pieces of art to take centre stage in elegant spaces that are still practical for a young family.