“The people you’re living around matter so much more than your house, or how long the train to London takes," says writer @jo_rodgers, who left London for Firle, East Sussex, then returned to London. During her time in Firle, Jo fell in love with the geniality and neighbourliness that often accompanies countryside living. Dream of ditching city streets for pastoral, dirt roads? Before you pick up sticks, follow the link in our profile to read about the most surprising things our favourite designers' and tastemakers’ learned when moving countryside. 📸 @horwoodphoto 🖊@anto_aesthetics