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     • An English country house is a large house or mansion in the English countryside. Such houses were often owned by individuals who also owned a town house. This allowed them to spend time in the country and in the city—hence, for these people, the term distinguished between town and country.
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   What is English country house style?

   • Unlike minimalism, which demands straight-edged perfection, or rough luxe with its ban on prettiness, English country house style embraces wear and tear, and doesn't take itself too seriously. Shabby can be chic, and a bit of silliness – sunglasses perched on the nose of a marble bust – is allowed, even welcomed.

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   Are English country houses enduring?

   • Of all the styles of decoration that have flourished over the past 50 years, none has been as enduring as that associated with the English country house.

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   What are some examples of country houses?

   • Some of the best known of England's country houses were the work of only one architect/designer, built in a relatively short, particular time: Montacute House, Chatsworth House, and Blenheim Palace are examples.

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   Does a country house have a garden?

   • A true English country house is incomplete without a proper garden. The Charleston Manor in Sussex, as captured in the June 1985 issue of AD, may have been among the most lively, with 10 acres of gardens developed over the late Sir and Lady Birley’s 50 years of ownership.

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   Why were country houses important?

   • With large numbers of indoor and outdoor staff, country houses were important as places of employment for many rural communities. In turn, until the agricultural depressions of the 1870s, the estates, of which country houses were the hub, provided their owners with incomes.

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   What are the most famous stately homes in England?

   • Some of the most famous stately homes in England include Chatsworth House, Blenheim Palace, and Highclere Castle (also known as Downton Abbey). Chatsworth House, located in Derbyshire, is one of the most visited stately homes in England.

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3. edwardgeorgelondon.com › the-ultimate-guide-to-anThe Ultimate Guide To An English Country Home - Edward George

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   6 days ago · Step into a world of literary bliss with a quintessential English country home library. Picture plush armchairs nestled by bay windows offering scenic garden views ideal for losing yourself in a good book. Rich wooden shelves line the walls brimming with leather bound classics and contemporary favorites alike. 21/89.

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   Aug 19, 2022 · The English country house dates back to the times of Tudor England, with large homes belonging to feudal lords being the first of their type to be built without fortifications.

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   Feb 22, 2024 · In our imaginings, English country house style is defined by coats of wallpaper and an abundance of aged art and antiques. Besides castles or official government residences,...

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   An English country house is a large house or mansion in the English countryside. Such houses were often owned by individuals who also owned a town house . This allowed them to spend time in the country and in the city—hence, for these people, the term distinguished between town and country.

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   Oct 2, 2024 · THE boot room, downstairs loo, drinks table and four-poster bedroom—these are all subjects of chapters in a new book, English Country House Style, by Cotswolds-based property finders Katy and Milo Campbell.

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   Aug 3, 2022 · Contemporary English country house style features less in the way of blousy chintz, sprigged wallpapers and draped tables. Instead there are stripes and suzani cushions, matt emulsion on the walls and exposed furniture legs. Minimalism has left its mark and helped to control the clutter.

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    Feb 20, 2024 · A stately home is a large country house or mansion that has been built for the purpose of displaying the wealth and status of its owner. These houses were typically built during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, and were often the residence of nobility or wealthy landowners.