Blackwell House is another large lakeside estate built for a wealthy businessman’s family. Built in 1898 by architect MH Baille Scott, it is an outstanding example of Arts and Crafts style. It still retains most of its original decorative features. These include rare, hand made Hessian wall coverings, sparkling stained glass windows, distinctive metal hardware and tile work, and unique, hand carved wooden paneling and detailing. The whole house was a magnificent work of art! Here’s some highlights.
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Sun dial on the back patio terrace
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View of the main entrance
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Is it a mud room if it’s this nice?
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Even the ceiling had decorative detailing
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Hand carved Rowan tree accents on the built in bookcases
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What a lovely fireplace nook
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The living room with hammered copper light fixtures and a peacock tile frieze
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Variously colored rock slabs and tile work set off this hearth with built in, carved benches
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Colorful insignias in the clear story windows
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Hessian wall coverings with the Rowan tree theme
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A formidable wood paneled upstairs hallway
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Each room hand a different floral themed set of windows
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There was an exhibit of Arts and Crafts designer, William De Morgan’s ceramic creations
What a beautiful place.
Where has all that craftsmanship gone !!??
Yep! That’s what we were thinking! The attention to detail was really amazing!
I totally missed this post too?!?!
Never think of England when picturing Craftsman Style homes. That’s breathtaking!!
Thanks so much for sharing your visit!!