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[Meowingkitty]

Love the house and the insides too but I would have to have a gardener as I would hate to take care of that yard. 

[Judaline]

Reminds me of a castle.

[We rescue cats]

What a wonderful home, made me feel comfy just by looking at the photos. LOVE that stairway! Thatch roofs are so expensive, I can't imagine the cost of the insurance.

[Oznell]

Oh, yeah I've always thought that the bugs, etc., would be a major deterrent from contemplating thatched roofs, even more than their fragility and need to be maintained.  Have to believe that in modern times, though, there is a series of solid barriers between the thatch and the ceiling of the top rooms...

We suspected that the problems inherent in them caused the local homeowner to abandon hers for a solid roof.  But it was so romantic looking while it lasted.  We loved driving past it.  It had probably been her dream... 

@rockygems123 ,  this one's in Monte Sereno, CA, not far from San Jose.  A Silicon Valley commuter town, I believe.

@luvzchiz ,  I never knew the origin of that expression-- fascinating!!  Thanks so much for sharing that bit of information.

Like I said, the millwork inside is dreamy, but in some rooms comes across as a bit oppressive.

Example-- To me, while the woodwork is incredible in this office or study, yet, it feels a bit claustrophibic to me.  But, you can't see the windows in this image, so maybe the effect is tempered by them.

A few other 'overflow' images--

Here's a living room below, that Linda Floyd did in a similar house, that I would prefer to the heavily paneled one she did in this one!

[Estellee]

I love the sunroom, thanks for sharing those beautiful photos @Oznell 

[CANDLEQUEEN]

Love it except for the roof!!! That sunroom is gorgeous!!!

[DREAMON]

Gorgeous...minus the roof.

I would change a few of the print fabrics to solids but the house itself is stunning.

OMG....that roof would house bird nests, mold, insects, rodents, bats, etc....it would have to go ASAP.

[cindyNC]

The next greatest invention...........artificial thatched roofs..........probably already invented. 

[faeriemoon]

The house itself is very cool; the furnishings are another story.  I think I'd start over.