{"id":580873,"date":"2026-08-02T22:25:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/580873\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T22:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:25:16","slug":"this-cotswolds-home-by-designer-christopher-howe-can-be-yours-for-1-3m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/580873\/","title":{"rendered":"This Cotswolds Home by Designer Christopher Howe Can Be Yours for $1.3M"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tChristopher Howe has spent decades building a reputation as one of Britain\u2019s leading antiques dealers, but he\u2019s just as well known for the quiet, elegant interiors he creates with pieces he scouts and collects from around the world. The founder of\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/howelondon.com\/\">Howe London<\/a>\u2014a design house, furniture maker, and antiques gallery he launched in 1986\u2014has built a devoted following for homes that feel authentic rather than stiff and overly decorated, mixing museum-worthy antiques with handcrafted details and natural materials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAmong Howe\u2019s residential projects is Barton Meadow Lodge, a one-bedroom former barn set on nearly five acres on the edge of Guiting Power, a Gloucestershire village surrounded by rolling countryside. Howe redesigned the retreat for clients who bought it as a temporary escape while renovations to their Berkshire home stretched on far longer than expected. The property is now asking \u00a31 million (about $1.3 million) with Blue Book Agency, though planning permission limits its use to a holiday home rather than a full-time residence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/shelter\/celebrity-homes\/cotchford-farm-winnie-the-pooh-house-rent-1238473329\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/shelter\/celebrity-homes\/cotchford-farm-winnie-the-pooh-house-rent-1238473329\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">RELATED: You Can Now Rent the English Farmhouse Where A.A. Milne Created Winnie-the-Pooh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-robbreport-2017-v2\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Barton-Meadow-Lodge5.jpg\" alt=\"barton meadow lodge cotswolds\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tChristopher Howe designed this converted barn in <a href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/tag\/the-cotswolds\/\" id=\"auto-tag_the-cotswolds\" data-tag=\"the-cotswolds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the Cotswolds<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlue Book Agency; Howe London<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAlthough the project came together in just eight-and-a-half weeks, the finished result hardly feels rushed. Howe stripped the interiors back before layering in many of the hallmarks that have come to define his work, including lime-washed timber, antique furniture, richly textured fabrics, and a custom Plain English kitchen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHis approach reflects a belief that homes should feel lived in rather than overly precious. During the renovation, when builders covered the newly installed oak floors with protective plastic, Howe had them remove it and carry on working in muddy boots, preferring the marks of daily life to a pursuit of perfection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFrench doors open onto simple gardens and wildflower meadows that slope toward a picturesque brook. Much of Howe\u2019s carefully assembled furniture is available separately, allowing the next owner to preserve much of the designer\u2019s original vision.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/listing\/extraordinary-waterfront-estate-on-long-lake-maine\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1_76c954.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium-landscape size-medium-landscape wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFeatured Listing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExtraordinary Waterfront Estate on Long Lake, Maine\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHarrison, ME\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrice Upon 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class=\"attachment-medium-landscape size-medium-landscape wp-post-image\" alt=\"default\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFeatured Listing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWaterfall Villa \u2013 The Ultra-Luxury Residence of Kamala in Phuket, Thailand\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKamala, Thailand\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$13,900,000 USD\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/shelter\/celebrity-homes\/princess-margaret-old-house-for-sale-1238444483\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/shelter\/celebrity-homes\/princess-margaret-old-house-for-sale-1238444483\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">RELATED: Princess Margaret\u2019s Former English Country Retreat Lists for $5.3 Million<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-robbreport-2017-v2\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Barton-Meadow-Lodge4.jpg\" alt=\"barton meadow lodge cotswolds\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tMuch of the furnishings Howe selected can be purchased separately.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlue Book Agency; Howe London<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tLindsay Cuthill, co-founder of Blue Book Agency, says the home\u2019s appeal lies in how effortlessly everything comes together. \u201cBarton Meadow Lodge is one of those exceptionally rare homes where every detail has been considered, yet nothing feels contrived,\u201d she says. \u201cChristopher Howe has created the quintessential Cotswolds escape, combining the craftsmanship and warmth of a centuries-old country home with the comfort and practicality of modern living.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tClick <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-id=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/shelter\/homes-for-sale\/gallery\/barton-meadow-lodge-photos-1238515562\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/shelter\/homes-for-sale\/gallery\/barton-meadow-lodge-photos-1238515562\">here<\/a> for more photos of the Cotswold home.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/shelter\/homes-for-sale\/gallery\/barton-meadow-lodge-photos-1238515562\" class=\"c-lazy-image__link lrv-a-unstyle-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/wp-content\/themes\/pmc-robbreport-2017-v2\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/barton-meadow-lodge_551f88.jpg\" alt=\"barton meadow lodge cotswolds\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"675\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBlue Book Agency; Howe London<\/p>\n<p>\tAuthors<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pmc-article-author-bio__avatar-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Abby_Montanez-polilovi-2.jpg\" alt=\"Abby Montanez\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\tAbby Montanez\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/author\/abby-montanez\/\" class=\"pmc-article-author-bio__link text-uppercase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tRead More\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Christopher Howe has spent decades building a reputation as one of Britain\u2019s leading antiques dealers, but he\u2019s just&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":580874,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[307,304,305,306,308,5040,93,61,60,43,9115,146618,303],"class_list":["post-580873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-artsdesign","tag-design","tag-england","tag-entertainment","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-news","tag-real-estate","tag-the-cotswolds","tag-united-kingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/580873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=580873"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/580873\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/580874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=580873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=580873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=580873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}