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IRISH HOUSE

Oznell — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:10:37 GMT

The meticulous 'Cote de Texas' blogger has outdone herself. She found this incredible house, Bellamont in Ireland. Also called variously Bellamont Forest, and Belmont House. It's considered the finest example of Palladian-type architecture in Ireland.

Here is as it was in the 1870's. It was the "Coote" family's ancestral estate, but had been gambled away out of the family-- and in the 21st century, John Coote, a bon vivant and Australian descendent of the family, bought it back and restored it gloriously.

What a serene entrance hall to a grand house, with its pups in full relaxation mode. Doggies in great houses with stone floors always seem to gravitate to those floors-- must feel cool!

Here's the shot of the drawing room that made the cover of "House and Garden". The bold combo of pink walls and tawny, whiskey-colored rug is so very Irish, or English! There's such a freshness-- I think it's the willingness to mix old and new-- but he does it with a knowing hand. Not always easy to pull off.

Look at that ceiling.

Love the airy simplicity of the traditional ball room. Imagine the dances that have been held here!

I wanted to also show the cozy, masculine, rather Edwardian library, but for some reason the image is in a format that won't reproduce here. But if curious, check the Cote de Texas site to see. It's a nice contrast to the airy rest of the house.

Superb, lower-level kitchen with vaulted ceilings.

The ethereal Bellamont bedroom of John Coote's daughters, modeled on the work of legendary designer, Sibyl Colefax. One of his daughters said she later recreated it in her own house:

The house even has a long, mysterious tunnel leading to the outbuildings and stables:

Here are the stables and outbuildings that the tunnel is leading to from the house. And there's the house, visible at the center left through the trees:

The house is between two lakes, on 600 acres.

Fairy tale stuff.

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froggy — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:18:51 GMT

Fairy tale for sure! Beautiful!

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LoveMyBaby — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:20:42 GMT

@Oznell

Just wow. Thank you for posting. Stunning.

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godi — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:20:47 GMT

Wow! How amazing this house is. The ceiling is beautiful. The grounds around it. Well, all of it is beautiful. I wish I was there. ❤️

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grandma r — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:20:50 GMT

@Oznell Thanks for sharing. Absolutely beautiful!!

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spiderw — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:21:24 GMT

Absolutely breathtaking! This is my taste and style and I love everything inside and out of the house. The rooms are spectacular, so spacious. I love the pink walls and the ceilings are exquisite! I can' say enough about this house and I could easily be comfortable and happy in this setting!

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wilma — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:25:00 GMT

The furnishings aren’t my style, but the architectural details are remarkable & beautiful. Love the doggies in the first interior photo! 🥰

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ECBG — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:21:50 GMT

@Oznell Lovely!

You find the best goodies!!!

Many thanks!

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author — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:22:09 GMT

LOVE. Amazing. @Oznell thank you for sharing; it lightened my day!

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Somertime — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:53:37 GMT

What a glorious house!!!!!!!!!!!

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RetRN — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:55:56 GMT

The first picture looks like something the kids would build with their Legos.

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elizabethl123 — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 20:11:02 GMT

JUST BEAUTIFUL I THANK YOU FOR POSTING THAT

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GingerPeach — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 20:58:58 GMT

Fairy tale, indeed, @Oznell

Thanks for keeping us updated on all these decor accomplishments and those who accomplish them.

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stevieb — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:04:50 GMT

Obviously, the house qualifies as a sort of showplace and has tremendous history and interest. I mean, who can resist a tunnel? The decor, though, doesn't always resonate with me. The house itself puts off a somewhat chilly vibe to me that goes pretty much unrelieved with all that white. I also don't care for that gold rug in the drawing room, as it does little to tone down the formality of the room, though it appears other decorative touches there had that as their goal. A lovely estate, but not somewhere I'd like to live.

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luvzchiz — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 23:36:50 GMT

@Oznell I'll take doggies, please, and the help who takes care of the house.

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Oznell — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 22:52:01 GMT

There's a lot of truth to what you say, @RetRN ! A lot of Palladian facades have that sort of "blocky", austere facade, relieved by porticos and such, but often with very simple lines. I seem to like the most stark ones.

This one has beautiful stone, and stunning windows, but it's a bit too "adorned" for me:

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ScarletDove — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:13:33 GMT

Indeed, fairy tale...absolutely magnificent and oh so Irish! Thank you for this delight!

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Oznell — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:58:30 GMT

You hit on it, @ScarletDove -- the very "Irishness" of it all, is enchanting.

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ladycos — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 01:22:23 GMT

Thanks for posting this @Oznell . I find the home and the history of it so interesting.. I can't imagine having a tunnel at my home . The ceilings are gorgeous.

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sceniccoast — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 01:26:24 GMT

@Oznell

The home is gorgeous situated on those grounds. I can imagine both lakes & the joy it gives to the homeowners to see the views daily.

I can appreciate the design style for this home. And, of course, who wouldn't love those 2 pooches to greet you each day?

Thank you for these pics @Oznell