The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 277
connected together with zinc wire-work; the intentionbeing to permit flowering plants to grow over it, so A SMALL COUNTRY RETREAT. 271 that the front should be crowned with flowers. Thevilla is only intended for summer use, being confinedin its accommodation. The ground plan, given onpage 269,… … rooms, divided one from the other by curtains hangingon a glazed screen; the length of the two rooms is42 feet, their breadth 15 feet. They are decoratedgaily in French style; the room c can be used as a 272 A SMALL COUNTRY RETREAT. study, but it is intended for a sleeping room; thekitchen / has a…
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