PUTTING DOWN ROOTS Elm Lodge is just the place to flourish and grow By John Mather
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he first thing thats strikes you about Elm Lodge in Biddestone is its sense of grandeur but also solidness. It started life as a cottage, built in the 17th century with rubble stone and had a thatched roof. Over the centuries it has developed, grown and been enhanced to become an impressive detached house totalling approximately 4,000sqft, with its own separate coach house. From the mullion windows to the eyebrow dormers on the outside, you know this house is going to be crammed to its beautiful rafters with gorgeous period features. The current owners have thoughtfully and sympathetically improved the property over the years. The impressive hall, with original period staircase, is perfect for making a grand entrance. Either side of the main entrance hall there are two well-proportioned reception rooms, with period fireplaces, high ceilings,
