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16TH CENTURY FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE, RESTORED

Oznell — Sat, 09 May 2020 11:59:06 GMT

Normandy has so many beautiful old houses. This one, despite its size and age, seems like a cozy refuge for its owners against the cool, misty climate of northern France.

Here's part of the dining room/library. Except for some reason the computer won't allow me to show the part of the room with books! Having trouble loading images right now. Anyway, the room was inspired by an old reading room at Oxford. That massive stone mantel-- so atmospheric:

As you can see, bold reds and yellows are used as warming elements in damp northern France:

The fairy tale gardens were designed by the late famed landscape architect, Russell Page.

I love a white garden, a la Sissinghurst.

I do love being taken into a whole other world through rooms and gardens....

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Ladylaughsalot — Sat, 09 May 2020 12:12:40 GMT

I absolutely love the exterior. It's gorgeous. I don't like the decor at all. The interior has too many victorian pieces, so does not appeal to me.

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Sooner — Sat, 09 May 2020 12:30:15 GMT

Perfect!

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Big Joanie — Sat, 09 May 2020 12:39:22 GMT

The faerie tale gardens are perfection ....

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 09 May 2020 12:43:07 GMT

I love everything about it. I wonder if they will take monthly payments.

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happycat — Sat, 09 May 2020 13:03:20 GMT

I love it! My taste is not that colorful, but I think this home is beautiful.

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LoveMyBaby — Sat, 09 May 2020 13:06:32 GMT

Perfection ❤️ What a dream.

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Bhvbum — Sat, 09 May 2020 13:23:35 GMT

I wonder if they would take a pack of 30 and a pack of 12 toilet paper for a trade.

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depglass — Sat, 09 May 2020 14:01:10 GMT

The red themed areas TMS. Too much stuff.

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on the bay — Sat, 09 May 2020 14:23:59 GMT

@Oznell -thanks for these.

I have always loved ivy everywhere though my father often pointed out how destructive ivy was to any house.

When our home owners association told me I had to remove all the ivy from the side of our townhome, I cried as if I was losing a friend.

My sil recently cut the roots to an old tree covered in ivy because it would destroy the tree. I know this is probably true but I miss looking at how pretty it was -now it is a bunch of dead leaves all up and down the tree.

I wonder what the occupants of this house think of this? They obviously are keeping their lovely ivy covering the whole front of the house.

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mspatmac — Sat, 09 May 2020 14:27:35 GMT

I really enjoy looking at old unique homes from other countries. Makes me wonder about the history behing them, and the families that lived there. So many wonderful things to appreciate in this home, nothing "cookie cutter" about it for sure.

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godi — Sat, 09 May 2020 15:32:47 GMT

The outside of the house the grounds and pool just beautiful. The interior too dark and dreary for me.

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1Snickers — Sat, 09 May 2020 16:26:14 GMT

I love it! The decor is perfect for the house!

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beautybee — Sat, 09 May 2020 18:16:37 GMT

I really like all the furniture pieces. They all look comfortable to sit on. Usually many Victorian style pieces look so uncomfortable to me. Overall, it's very nice.

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wilma — Sat, 09 May 2020 18:29:05 GMT

I like the exteriors, architecture, gardens, and pool. I am not a fan of the furnishings.

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dulwich — Sat, 09 May 2020 18:40:10 GMT

Beautiful looking house, love the gardens, pool in fact it all works for me. Really nice home.

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jeanlake — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:10:19 GMT

Majestic - can absolutely appreciate.

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DREAMON — Sat, 09 May 2020 19:24:35 GMT

Love the Dining Room and Outside space the rest if just OK for me. I am not a fan of red so that could be it.

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stevieb — Sat, 09 May 2020 20:16:39 GMT

Lovely exterior and grounds. Inside, the rooms appear to be very nice and there are clearly some beautiful pieces. It's all just a bit overwhelming, though, and I'd personally want to see it a bit more streamlined, featuring less excess, of which there is plenty.

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ECBG — Sat, 09 May 2020 21:15:53 GMT

Beautiful (although a little tight). Thank you for this treat @Oznell . You never fail to add a ray of light!