Journeying back in time is easier than one might think, at least at this English farmhouse. Step through the doors of the Queen Anne-style country home and you'll feel like you're back in 1940s England.
Virtually unchanged for 80 years, this Warwickshire residence is a treasure trove of antiques and artifacts from a bygone era, with some pieces dating back to the early 1900s. Vintage odds-and-ends are scattered throughout the house, and a variety of printed wallpapers – many beginning to peel and fade – add unique personality to every room.
Courtesy of the Coventry Telegraph So how did the home manage to avoid modernization? After inheriting Grange Farm from their parents, siblings Jack and Audrey Newton moved into the estate. Though they remained there until their deaths – Audrey in 2011 and Jack in March of this year – the pair never made any significant changes to the decor and never renovated. Instead, the two enjoyed simple pleasures of quaint, country life.
After Jack's passing in March, Grange Farm was left without a direct heir. The Coventry Telegraph reports that the contents of the home have since been put up for auction (and they have many more fascinating interior photos!), and the estate itself will be placed on the market later this year.
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By Lindsey Desimone
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