Saturday, August 28, 2010

Corsham Court

Corsham Court, a stately home dating from the Saxon days, was a treasure house of the rare, unexpected, and supremely beautiful.

The approach to Corsham Court from the front gate, 
and at once the vast expanse of lawn
takes your breath away
The back of Corsham Court
The view from Corsham Court,
of a park with lakes, grazing sheep,
and sweeping landscape
Grand avenue leading to the horizon,
designed by Capability Brown
The drawing room packed with
exquisite treasures from all corners of the world
The dining room
One of the many peacocks that roam the park
The romantic Georgian bath house
behind the walled garden