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Internally, white beech flooring, steel and Venetian plasterwork produce a sense of flow. The
living space – comprising kitchen, living and dining areas – is open-plan but is arranged on different
levels. The kitchen, for example, is raised (almost like an altar) so Murphy can be cooking while his
guests are in the living space. “It’s sociable – we can talk while I’m in the kitchen, but none of the
mess or the chaos can be seen!” he laughs. The kitchen section cuts the space to create an inglenook
that is reminiscent an Arts and Crafts aesthetic. There is hidden storage beneath the kitchen that
houses a drinks cabinet and a TV.
Upstairs, the master bedroom is like a Rubik’s Cube. Cupboard space is built-in, and motorised
shutters move to create new dimensions. A wooden bench surface, for example, slides back to reveal
a sunken bath. Look above and the window system pivots to create a ‘disappearing corner’, where the
exterior wall of Yorkshire sandstone actually moves, folding out, to reveal the cityscape beyond. It’s a
pretty enviable view to have from your bath tub. The headspace above the staircase that leads you up

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