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[Oznell]

Pretty Tudor Revival design--

Interesting that part of the roof is thatched.  Someone in the next town over from us, had a house built in a charming Cotswold cottage style, with a thatched roof.  She had a thatcher from Britain come and do it, we heard.  But a few years later, there was a conventional roof on it, so don't know what the story was.

Thatched roofs must be a maintenance nightmare, even if picturesque!

Anyway, back to this California house--

Beautiful gardens and stone-paved drive--

Love the convergence of old stone, flower beds and happy pup!

Now, the interior is beautifully done by Linda Floyd, but is heavily and darkly paneled in a number of rooms, not quite my favorite look.  But here's a little glimpse of some of the lighter areas, quite pleasant--

Stunning stone staircase with arched, leaded windows:

Dining room--

Love it when a hallway turns into a light-filled gallery, with its own French doors--

Two views of the inviting sunroom--

[KittySoftPaws]

I have always wondered about those roofs, so cool but are they practical? This has a lot of interest inside and out. I love this home. My first home I had built, and it had the most beautiful stone all on the front, with atrium windows and I added window boxes. I sure do miss that house, and this one with all the stone reminded me of it. And those garden grounds are heavenly. 

[rockygems123]

@Oznell 

What part of California?

[Sooner]

Bugs and dust from that roof.  Mold?  No thank you.  Things nesting up there.  

[GingerHead]

@Oznell 

Wowzers, I love this home! I adore Tudors.

Looks like a fairytale. 

Love the windows and the stone walls are beyond gorgeous.

Beautiful, lush gardens. 

That thatched roof looks really pretty but, like you said, I can't imagine the maintenance.....

[Desertdi]

I want the sheepdog!!!    

[DSD2]

Oznell, the grounds look idyllic.

The sunroom is glorious; I think I would live there.

I love the hallway but would eliminate the drapes that obliterate much of that glorious light.

Yes, @Desertdi the dog is wonderful!!

[luvzchiz]

@Oznell @Desertdi 

Yes, the pup makes everything more beautiful.   

Some trivia-   The thatched roofs gave the start of the expression, "It's raining cats and dogs!"   During good weather, the animals would go up on the roof for some warmth and comfort.  Once the heavy rains began, the cats and dogs would leap from the roof.  Looking out one's window one would exclaim, it's raining cats and dogs.   No doubt some mice and other small critters jumped too.  

[781Florist]

Oh wow!  The house itself is idyllic and that stone staircase is absolutely beautiful.  I actually love the hallway drapes but I think they are maybe an inch or two too long.

Not really a fan of most of the furnishings but that sofa in the sitting room is wonderful!

Love the terrarium and botanical prints in the hallway but that throne-like chair in the middle?  No thank you.

[Imaoldhippie]

I think thatched roof would be impractical these days.  Way back when they were common in some Europe countries.  I cant imagine how much maintenance they would require, also creepy crawlies & critters would love it.  I cant imagine the amount of spiders that would be nesting in them ( I would be running and screaming all the time.)