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COUNTRY HOUSE IN SURREY, ENGLAND

Oznell — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:13:16 GMT

Phillip Thomas in the Manhattan apartment did a pretty spot-on version of a cozy, English country house look-- now here's an English designer, Louise Bradley, doing a somewhat more restrained, neutral palette in a very English house.

Built in the 1880's, this house underwent extensive renovations, but kept that gorgeous architecture and period touches. The hallway was given floors of Portland stone.

This expansive kitchen is just so beautiful. ( Obligatory disclaimer that I wouldn't want to be the one to wash those leaded windows, ha.)

Swoon. This seems to be a sort of "great hall", casual great room area, complete with baby grand. As in the kitchen, they seem to have cleverly tucked a long, oval-ish table into that curving bay of windows, a nice use of the space...

That sculpture on the table is just one of several Art Deco touches around the house. It's funny-- have you ever noticed how Art Deco and Tudor surroundings seem to be so compatible? They just seem to work together somehow.

A smaller, more formal sitting room, enlivened by sparkly elements. Another graceful sculpture.

I can just imagine the tranquil views and the light they must get every morning in this master bedroom.

But this extremely cozy, under-the-eaves little spare bedroom would be my choice for slumber! Look at those embroidered shams. I hope the details are coming through-- the original pictures on the Louise Bradley site are bigger I think, so the effects are even more stunning.

I love the fanciful ram sculpture, the carved mirror and simple pendant light-- all so perfect in this country setting.

Lovely vistas in every direction.

This same property has its own hunting lodge, and a cluster of country cottages that go with it. Louise Bradley did such a charming, sympathetic renovation of those too-- maybe I'll post those later.

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1Snickers — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:23:41 GMT

Lovely and I like the way the neutral colors flow throughout the house!

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NickNack — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:29:49 GMT

That's a gorgeous house @Oznell . I really like the matching iron(?) lamps in the more formal sitting room on the end tables.

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Venezia — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:37:03 GMT

I love the outside of the house and much of the inside. But all those pillows would have to go; far too many and too impractical. They'd have to be moved every time someone wanted to sit down.

The one room I'm not fond of is the master bedroom. The only thing I like about it is the wall of windows. I don't like the headboard or the couch. But, if you're going to have a couch like that, at least face it towards the windows so you can see the beautiful outdoors.

I love the smaller, under-eaves bedroom.

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jubilant — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:47:49 GMT

That formal sitting room had me at first glance. Beautiful!!!

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just bee — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:50:50 GMT

@Oznell

When can I move in?

That's about as close to perfect as you can get. My only criticism? The hanging light fixtures.

That's decorating with restraint. So tasteful.

Much like you, O.

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godi — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:34:33 GMT

This place is absolutely beautiful. Love it all.

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grandma r — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:22:37 GMT

@Oznell It's quite lovely. Each room is well done.

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faeriemoon — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:27:30 GMT

LOVE it!! I'm in!!

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stevieb — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:50:43 GMT

Now this is wierd. Before opening this post I was sure I'd love this one. Well, despite some fabulous elements and several very attractive rooms, overall I don't. I'm not even sure why. Part of it is that it's all just a bit bland, but that alone isn't it. The house is clearly impressive, but for whatever combination of reasons, the gestalt doesn't resonate with me.

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Oznell — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 22:13:27 GMT

I liked that sort of seamless flow of neutrals through the house too, @1Snickers -- rather unexpected in an English country house. Even though I like soft color, I find neutrals appealing too, when used well, and here, I wasn't conscious of the lack of overt color being a minus....

Hey, thanks @just bee !

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Bhvbum — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 23:59:32 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
Now this is wierd. Before opening this post I was sure I'd love this one. Well, despite some fabulous elements and several very attractive rooms, overall I don't. I'm not even sure why. Part of it is that it's all just a bit bland, but that alone isn't it. The house is clearly impressive, but for whatever combination of reasons, the gestalt doesn't resonate with me.

I agree! In fact I was struggling with what to say because I had this reaction to. It's very beautiful, but it's so beige beige gray.

I think what spoiled me was Phillip Thomas's apartment that is mentioned, that he did in Manhattan, which is spectacular.

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Oznell — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 03:03:14 GMT

That's such a pretty close-up in the Phillip Thomas apartment, @Bhvbum !

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Nonametoday — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:04:18 GMT

It's a gorgeous property and well done but I am not into the bland that seems to be pervasive in the design industry now, while trying to overcome the industrial, whitewashed French country, Gustav veering into the Scandanavian --- is everyone trying to go there? I want some color. We can no longer travel due to husband health, and we can no longer live a colorful life. Otherwise, gorgeous but I am absolutely out of love with the French country, farmhouse, industrial and Scandanavian. We lived through all the years of communist gray and now I am ready to move back to real cottage which was a product of the serf class and real French with all the red here and there. To Benjamin Moore and paint with love, noname.

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Patriot3 — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:38:34 GMT

Love it........inside and out!! When can I move in??

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Big Joanie — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:19:54 GMT

Does it come with a butler ??

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Sooner — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:31:24 GMT

@stevieb I didn't see enough chintz anywhere or boots or dogs, riding and rain gear, or things looking like they might fall apart to quality as an English Country House.

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DREAMON — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:43:03 GMT

I love the inside and outside of the beautiful home..wouldn't change a thing.

The flow, colors used, and decor are almost perfect...a little more fresh greenery would be perfection IMO.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:23:13 GMT

I love the way this home is tastefully decorated inside until I got to the master bedroom that looks completely modern decor and sticks out like a sore thumb. The other bedroom is more in tune with the rest of the house.

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Brisky — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 21:49:23 GMT

I am missing something here. I love the exterior. The inside is well done. It doesn't looked lived in. It looks sort of contrived...