WHY WE LOVE BINH’S HOME…
Finding a period house that hasn’t been renovated within an inch of its life is becoming increasingly difficult. However, this didn’t put off Binh and Thomas Allen, who, despite having no experience in property development, forged ahead with a project that took them on a three-year refurbishment journey that might have made the most seasoned renovator wobble.
The couple found that holy grail of properties - a London Victorian terrace untouched for 30 years with many original features intact. The layout was the same as when it was built in 1902 and they fell in love with its charm. Binh, who grew up in an apartment block in Vietnam, and Thomas, who is Swiss and lived in a modern home, have married together the original features of their Victorian home with mid-century furniture and ultra-modern furnishings.