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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. However, the term also encompasses houses that were, and often still are, the full-time residence for the landed gentry. These people were central to the landed gentry that ruled rural Britain until the Reform Act 1832. Frequently, the formal business of the counties was transacted in these country houses.
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. However, the late 19th and early 20th centuries were the swan song of the traditional English country house lifestyle. Increased taxation and the effects of World War I led to the demolition of hundreds of houses; those that remained had to adapt to survive.
Blur 21 -- Celebrating 21 years of Blur. To find out more, click here: http://smarturl.it/blur21y #blur21 Follow Blur on Twitter: www.twitter.com/blurofficial Find Blur on Facebook: www.facebook.com/blur Music video by Blur performing Country House.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4S2hGZDSE5tnfPbN6vGHMLFaDDiER3X First broadcast: 14 Jun 2011. Episode 6/6 Dan Cruickshank visits Marshcourt, considered by many to be Lutyens' masterpiece.
Go inside a gorgeous country home by designer Trish Johnston. See how she uses layers of texture, traditional elements and a neutral palette to create a cozy and soothing escape. Since the house is in the country, Trish brought the outdoors in. Grey, white, black and bursts of green create a calm and clean feel. A variety of textures work together, like slate stone flooring, pine flooring, rock, timber and linen. Trish divided the open-concept space by creating zones with furniture to mimic where the walls would have been. A large sofa sections off the great room while a wrought-iron chandelier adds wow-factor. In addition to a white kitchen, the home boasts a servery that acts as a second kitchen with tons of storage.
Music video by Hermes House Band performing Country Roads. (C) 2001 XPLO Music BV
‘Maesgwynne Hall Estate’ – exciting and historical estate built of stone (estimated 300 years old) Spectacular 9 bedroom country house; original coach house & stables and barn. 3 bed cottage & 2 bed cottage. Location: 1.5 miles south east from the village of Howey, Wales Square Footage: 6032 sq ft Acreage: 71 Acres Source: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/ http://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbcfrscrs140187#/r/detail/GBCFRSCRS140187 CREDITS: Music: Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/blogcristilulu Follow us on: http://www.howtob...
Many great homes today with huge landscapes have popularized organic farming techniques to a large extent. In this video, the Bates share how becoming apple farmers has brought a change to their lifestyle and their tastes. Surrounded by over 2000 apple and pear trees, the Bates live in this beautiful, rustic country house in Philo, California. The couple was introduced to apple farming after their parents chanced upon this lovely property with a huge farm. Since then, the Bates have never looked back and now they have acquired local fame with their fresh, organic products made from apples and the various fruits from their farm. Talking about their beautiful rustic home, the couple says that they wanted a home that was airy and bright. The small knickknacks that have been collected by th...
Country House TV Series featuring Grant Harrold where you see his new role develop at Woburn Abbey, while in service for The Marquess and Marchioness of Tavistock.
This impressive and beautifully kept estate sits just outside Castleton on the far north coast of Scotland. Located one mile from beautiful Dunnet Beach and dramatic cliffs, this is a magical home in the Scottish Highlands. Airborne Lens was commissioned to produce a short video of the main house and grounds. Filmed by and copyright of The Airborne Lens Company, Ltd. www.airbornelens.com
Blur 21 -- Celebrating 21 years of Blur. To find out more, click here: http://smarturl.it/blur21y #blur21 Follow Blur on Twitter: www.twitter.com/blurofficial Find Blur on Facebook: www.facebook.com/blur Music video by Blur performing Country House.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM4S2hGZDSE5tnfPbN6vGHMLFaDDiER3X First broadcast: 14 Jun 2011. Episode 6/6 Dan Cruickshank visits Marshcourt, considered by many to be Lutyens' masterpiece.
Go inside a gorgeous country home by designer Trish Johnston. See how she uses layers of texture, traditional elements and a neutral palette to create a cozy and soothing escape. Since the house is in the country, Trish brought the outdoors in. Grey, white, black and bursts of green create a calm and clean feel. A variety of textures work together, like slate stone flooring, pine flooring, rock, timber and linen. Trish divided the open-concept space by creating zones with furniture to mimic where the walls would have been. A large sofa sections off the great room while a wrought-iron chandelier adds wow-factor. In addition to a white kitchen, the home boasts a servery that acts as a second kitchen with tons of storage.
Music video by Hermes House Band performing Country Roads. (C) 2001 XPLO Music BV
‘Maesgwynne Hall Estate’ – exciting and historical estate built of stone (estimated 300 years old) Spectacular 9 bedroom country house; original coach house & stables and barn. 3 bed cottage & 2 bed cottage. Location: 1.5 miles south east from the village of Howey, Wales Square Footage: 6032 sq ft Acreage: 71 Acres Source: http://www.rightmove.co.uk/ http://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbcfrscrs140187#/r/detail/GBCFRSCRS140187 CREDITS: Music: Achaidh Cheide - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100340 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/blogcristilulu Follow us on: http://www.howtob...
Many great homes today with huge landscapes have popularized organic farming techniques to a large extent. In this video, the Bates share how becoming apple farmers has brought a change to their lifestyle and their tastes. Surrounded by over 2000 apple and pear trees, the Bates live in this beautiful, rustic country house in Philo, California. The couple was introduced to apple farming after their parents chanced upon this lovely property with a huge farm. Since then, the Bates have never looked back and now they have acquired local fame with their fresh, organic products made from apples and the various fruits from their farm. Talking about their beautiful rustic home, the couple says that they wanted a home that was airy and bright. The small knickknacks that have been collected by th...
Country House TV Series featuring Grant Harrold where you see his new role develop at Woburn Abbey, while in service for The Marquess and Marchioness of Tavistock.
This impressive and beautifully kept estate sits just outside Castleton on the far north coast of Scotland. Located one mile from beautiful Dunnet Beach and dramatic cliffs, this is a magical home in the Scottish Highlands. Airborne Lens was commissioned to produce a short video of the main house and grounds. Filmed by and copyright of The Airborne Lens Company, Ltd. www.airbornelens.com
Country House Rescue visits Sir Michael Maxwell Bt, nephew of Gavin Maxwell.
In a country house with the windows lit by burning wicks
And the walls held up by wood and bricks and ghosts that wander through
An old man died, but the help won't come till Monday next
And he's gone to meet the architects of the only world he knew
And he's lonesome
And the family mourned, at the wake he lay in front of them
Just as silent as he'd ever been to any young child's eyes
And by buried skin, they shed their laughter and their tears
The pain of all those early years where innocence had died
But now they're lonesome
Memorials that we may build
They won't the holes forever fill
There is a deep and aching chill
That settles in our bones
'Cause we're lonesome
Did you ever love somebody?
Did you ever lose someone?
'Cause we're lonesome