• Charity fundraiser Clare Andrew lives in Epsom, Auckland with her parents, Margot and John Andrew.

The house was built in 1863, and my favourite thing about it is how it has retained the patina of age.

This room is an old ballroom. It’s a really special room, a silent and peaceful space where I can escape and be creative.

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Clare Andrew finds the acoustics of this room have a calming effect on her.