The oak floor in this reception room is laid in traditional chevron style, which Ans felt gave the space the right ambiance. The log burner makes this a cosy place to sit in the winter. The fireplace and surround have been restored by their son’s father-in-law, with the original tiles and mantel carefully preserved
Ans bought the dining table from an antique dealer in Waalwijk. It needed a bit of work but she was happy to roll up her sleeves to give it a facelift. Alongside an antique Windsor chair are some contemporary leather chairs from the Factorij in Belgium, try Where Saints Go for a similar style. The tall cabinet is an antique and was imported from India
hen Ans and Marc Ketelaars’ grown-up sons moved out of the family country home, the couple