White-Washed Walls and Rustic Elements in a 17th Century Townhouse

In the historic market town of Tetbury in Gloucestershire, England, stands this historic Cotswold stone townhouse with white-washed stone walls, a moody kitchen, and rustic timber floorboards.

The historic townhouse was most likely built in the late 17th century and used to be a shop. Now, the house has been meticulously renovated, creating cozy interior spaces where historic charm meets contemporary elegance.

living room large fireplace white-washed stone walls
large brick fireplace living room white walls and wooden beams

The front door opens directly into an open-plan living space with a sitting area on one side and a study on the other. Both spaces feature a stone fireplace, and white-painted wooden beams run overhead.

home office with fireplace
home office white painted wooden beams fireplace
living room white walls and beams
window view White-Washed Walls and Rustic Elements in a 17th Century Townhouse
dining room high pitched white ceiling

The dining room is located in the center of the home. The room is magnificent and light-filled thanks to its double-height vaulted ceiling with skylights. 

white dining room long wooden table

Just as in the living room, the stone walls are whitewashed, giving the room a fresh look. A large wooden table has been placed in this room, creating the perfect atmosphere for long dinner parties.

white painted brick walls dining room
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white dining room
dining room arched entry
spiral staircase
dark blue kitchen rustic wooden table open shelves

The kitchen is painted in a contrasting tone to the rest of the living spaces. The walls and ceiling are painted in a deep, dark blue shade, complemented by the original flagstone floor.

The kitchen features bespoke cabinets and open shelves paired with a solid oak countertop and a large AGA stove.

open cabinets colorful curtains dark blue kitchen
cozy television snug brick ceiling and walls White-Washed Walls and Rustic Elements in a 17th Century Townhouse

Stairs in the living room lead you to the basement floor, which has been turned into a cozy snug/television room with an amazing arched brick ceiling and brick walls.

cozy brick snug White-Washed Walls and Rustic Elements in a 17th Century Townhouse
dark powder room stone sink
rustic dark timber floorboards white bedroom
white bedroom dark wooden floor

It’s an old house, so it doesn’t have the standard layout of modern homes. The stairs in the living room lead to two double bedrooms on the first floor and a shower room.

pink plaster walls bedroom high ceiling wooden beams
bedroom pink plaster walls exposed beams

The master bedroom is a magnificent room that stretches the entire second floor. The high, vaulted ceilings expose the rustic, ancient wooden beams and add a lot of volume to the space.

timber headboard hiding en-suite bathroom

The room is open-plan with oak floorboards and an oak room divider/headboard. Behind the partition, you can find the en-suite bathroom and wardrobes.

en-suite bathroom walk-in shower

In the historic home, this en-suite shower room is refreshingly modern with brass fittings, a modern sink, polished gray walls, and a large walk-in shower.

en-suite bathroom slanted ceiling
bathroom dark timber floorboards

There is another bedroom with a pitched ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and an en-suite shower which can be accessed via the staircase in the dining room. This room is completely separate from the other bedrooms on the first floor, so it’s a perfect room for guests or a teenager who wants more privacy.

white bedroom pitched ceiling exposed wooden beams
hall brick wall
view from window

The kitchen gives access to a small courtyard garden enclosed by the original stone walls.

small walled garden
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The Cotswold stone facade is painted in a dusty limewash, which contrasts nicely with the inky-hued woodwork. A gable front is centered around a pair of dark-painted double doors that lead you straight into the open-plan living space.

exterior english home

The house is listed for £935,000 at Inigo.