Mellor Knowl - Flipbook - Page 4
DESCRIPTION
Rich with English architectural tradition, this early
20th-century country house is richly welcoming –
and positioned above a small valley, there are many
favourite windows to sit and enjoy the view. Built in
the in the fashion of Arts & Crafts and influenced
by the work of Lutyens, the formal yet comfortable
atmosphere of this magical place feels as if you
are going back in time. Despite the grandeur of
scale and style, there is a winsome intimacy about
it. Open fires are a focal point as are the wide bay
windows, each enjoying a tantalising view.
The elegance and character of this circa 100-yearold residence extends beyond the formal receptions
rooms such as the library and morning room.
There are a bevy of smaller, useful spaces such as
the butler’s pantry and housekeeper’s room that
extend off the pitch pine-panelled hall. Everything
is quite traditional; there is an original range in the
oak room and the good-sized boot room is made
for outdoorsy weekends. The kitchen is large, and
a roof lantern means it is full of daylight, kept cosy
by an Aga and log burner. Adjacent to the kitchen,
there is a large conservatory and adjoining orangery.
This home is a place for families to converge.
Venture up the wide wooden staircase and a series of
handsome bedrooms are positioned over two floors.
