Clyne Vale
Interiors + Garden
Our latest adventure takes place at Clyne Vale. A beautiful Georgian homestead overlooking the South Esk River in northern Tasmania.
With roots reaching back to 1824, when Captain James Crear arrived in Van Diemen’s Land aboard the Triton.
Now, nearly two centuries later, we’ve become the lucky custodians of this remarkable place. We plan to honour its rich history while gently adapting it to suit our family and the way we live.
I’ve always been drawn to the English country aesthetic and I’m endlessly inspired by the way these old homes, here in Tasmania and abroad, can be thoughtfully reimagined to meet the present while holding onto the past.
Project details from Fiona
We are currently in the process of putting our little touches on the house and garden. Stay tuned!
A work in progress gallery
The Cottage Renovation
The Cottage was our last creation before we sold The Granary | Richmond Hill.
When we moved to Richmond Hill in 2012, we always dreamed of breathing life back into the old 1800s cottage that stood quietly crumbling on the property. Gutted inside—no floor, no ceiling, no plumbing or power—what remained was a shell of beautiful brick nog walls and a sense of history we couldn’t ignore.
After creating the gardens and restoring The Granary, we finally turned our attention to the cottage in 2022. We stayed true to its original footprint and used salvaged materials wherever we could—including convict bricks found down by the river—to honour its story and soul.
It was a quirky, sometimes challenging build (as all the best ones are), but we approached it with care and a deep respect for what it once was. Now, it’s a warm, light-filled retreat that is simple, calm, and full of character. A quiet place that gently bridges the past and present.
Before
After
The Granary | Richmond Hill
Interiors + Garden
We cherished our time hosting so many lovely guests at The Granary from 2018 to 2024. Creating a space that felt both beautiful and nurturing was always at the heart of what we did, every detail thoughtfully considered, every stay crafted with care and creativity.
I found such joy in shaping both the interiors and the garden, bringing them together to create a warm, welcoming aesthetic that reflected the rhythms of the surrounding landscape. That connection between inside and out was something our delightful guests often commented on, and no doubt part of why so many returned time and again.
We were honoured to receive both Tasmanian and National Tourism Awards during that time, a reflection of the passion we poured into making each guest feel genuinely welcomed and cared for.
