Idyllic and Romantic Manor House


This is the manor of Sophie Conran a renowned English interior designer, cook and author. Sophie is the daughter of designer and restaurateur Sir Terence Conran and food writer Caroline Conran, the sister of fashion designer Jasper Conran, restaurateur Tom, artist Edmund and product designer Sebastian... so as you can see creative and fame runs in her family.

How I love her manor house, its idyllic and romantic style speaks a lot about its owners elegance, grace, and love of the quiet life and nature. It has brick and stone walls enough to provide the needed warmth and rustic feel that a lovely manor house needs to have. One wing of the manor was built back in the Middle Ages, another one was in the sixteenth century and still a lot of architectural details are already three hundred years old, so you see this place is also quite historic and a real gem. And isn't that fireplace lovely? A nice spot on cold days. I also love the subtle use of colors in this house and the outdoors look so divine in its quiet and lush surrounding. Oh maybe if I live in a place like this I wouldn't be stressed as much. I would probably be whistling a tune as I tend to my garden or as I cook something for Thanksgiving. But first, I think I must first learn how to whistle.

“You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and... blow.” - From the movie 'To Have and Have Not', 1944, Lauren Bacall as Slim Browning















images: Weranda

43 comments:

  1. Sharon Lee JohnsonNovember 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    So light, bright and pretty! Thanks for showing us. x Sharon

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  2. Sfizi e Sfarzi Moda November 17, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    La casa dei miei sogni1 Baci Marcella

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  3. lisa signoriniNovember 17, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    so cool!!!

    New post on my blog: I'm waiting for your comment!

    have a great day!
    www.thecurlylady.blogspot.com

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  4. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Oh, it's a wonderful place, i love the house outside and the interiors too! So fine and feminine.

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  5. The Dainty Dolls HouseNovember 17, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Amazing place, I would love it there :) x

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  6. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    From the outside it looks straight out of a Jane Austen novel--LOVE! I am so obsessed with decorating ideas.

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  7. Olive TeeNovember 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    ahh so refreshing I love it!!

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  8. Oh my Dior!November 17, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    love the touches in purple!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  9. Claudia LaneNovember 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    oh my...thought I had died and gone to heaven...love this place so much, it's exactly how I'd like my home to be xo

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  10. Chloe MiaNovember 18, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Its so simple but so nice.

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  11. whitneyNovember 18, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    These are all so lovely!

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  12. http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/November 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I'm so glad you came over and visited recently!

    I hopped over to see your bog and enjoy this beautiful home. I love your name... 'mom's turf'...

    Have a good weekend and please come again!

    Sonja

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  13. Michelle LeeNovember 18, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    pretty :)

    www.pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com

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  14. ImogenNovember 19, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Gorgeous. I love the white with splashes of colour.

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  15. shopgirlNovember 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    How wonderful must it be to come from such a talented lineage.

    p.s. love the curtains!

    Hope you're enjoying your weekend Ann!

    Reese
    http://rambleswithreese.etsy.com
    http://rambleswithreese.blogspot.com

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  16. annechovieNovember 19, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Sophie's home is so charming, Ann!
    Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving! xx

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  17. UnknownNovember 19, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Oooh my goodness it is SO gorgeous. Perfectly styled. So jealous:-)

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  18. OlgaNovember 20, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I really the elegance of the forms in this house. And the way the interior is thought through.

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  19. Vanessa MercadoNovember 21, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    stunning and adorable house, love love love it!!!! the color really brighten up every place inside, nice choice of color.. the place looks so peaceful and romantic...love your blog, following you now, hope you could visit my blog too..kissess!!!

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  20. Vanessa MercadoNovember 21, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    stunning and beautiful!!! love love love the house.. i so wanna live there, the placce looks peaceful and romantic... love your blog, following you now, hope you could visit my blog too..kissess!!!

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  21. Carolyn´s PhotographyNovember 21, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    So cool and relaxing place : )

    xxx

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  22. Olive TeeNovember 21, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    ahh the outside is amazing, love it!

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  23. JenNovember 22, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    I love these pictures. I wish to own a house just like this one day. :)

    xoxo
    http://thesexylittleblog.blogspot.com/

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  24. AprendeconvaleNovember 22, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Love those rooms, bright and full of light!! I miss light in my appartment!!! un bacio grande

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  25. designchicNovember 22, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    So beautiful...love the color palette, and the draperies in the bedroom are fabulous!!

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  26. The Odd and ChicNovember 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Love the splash of bright colour here and there in the first photo

    http://www.oddandchic.com

    xxx

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  27. A Crimson KissNovember 22, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    What a gorgeous space-just like your lovely blog! Delighted to "meet" you both!

    xx, Lena

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  28. The Blonde DuckNovember 25, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I love that blue living room!

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  29. Magia da InêsNovember 27, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    º°❤
    Olá, amiga!
    Muito bonito.
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos. º° ✿
    ♫° Brasil
    ·.♪
    ❤♥

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  30. BlueShellNovember 28, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Hello...Thank for visiting...

    The house of my dreams...idyllic and romantic ...indeed!!!
    Love those interiores...the furniture, tne colors...
    what can i say?: lovely!!!

    Kiss,
    BShell

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  31. Barbara von EngerNovember 28, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    What an exquisite manor house!
    So light, refreshingly pretty and painterly. Happy Monday;-)

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  32. Chloe MiaNovember 28, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I like the white with the purple cushions

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  33. little luxury listNovember 28, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I love the history in this house! The use of stark white is also simply gorgeous!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  34. The Blonde DuckNovember 29, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I hope you're having a gorgeous Tuesday!

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  35. Michelle's Style FileDecember 1, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Love!

    x
    Michelle
    www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com

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  36. SushDecember 1, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    I could get lost on the stairs for days...just going up and down and enjoying the view!
    Lovely~

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  37. Surya Rugs for SaleDecember 2, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love purple decor against white background. It reminds me of spring times.

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  38. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Woooowww...wonderful! Interesting blog dear! I like it!
    Maybe you’ll have time to visit my blog :)

    Kisses,
    Miriam
    Fashion Crazy Ball and My Facebook Page

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  39. Oh my Dior!December 5, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    loving white with pop colors!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  40. design elementsDecember 12, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    wonderful home, so much light - my fav design element - the light. Best for the holidays, Ann

    big hug

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  41. SushDecember 13, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Always can count on you for the lovelies!
    Hugs~

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  42. BlueShellDecember 20, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year plenty of peace, heath and LOVE!!
    BShell

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  43. JoytiDecember 27, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Ooo, so gorgeous. I love bright and airy spaces, and one is just about perfect.

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