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The owners had only recently completed renovations of this turn of the century Christchurch manor when the September 2011 earthquake struck. 

Damage was extensive – masonry chimneys collapsed, the Marseilles roof tiles dislodged and there was extreme damage both structurally and cosmetically to all the interiors.

Undeterred, the couple set about re-renovating on an even grander scale.

Designed by: Michael John, AO Architecture

Story by: Trendsideas

Photography by: Simon Larkin