Each one in its way a model of taste and beauty, the houses of The Gentleman’s Farm are an expression of an American ideal of domestic happiness, the very picture of home, which has served to influence the style of residential building across the country. Often places of retreat, these houses display the virtues of the very best of American historic and classical architecture, incorporating harmonious proportion, elegant interiors, and thoughtful design in traditional styles. For four centuries, the ideal of the gentleman’s farm has inspired Virginians to create extraordinary homes on landscapes of unparalleled beauty. This sumptuous volume features gracious country homes that blend the very best of vernacular tradition, classical architecture, and high-style elegance. The Gentleman's Farm: Elegant Country House Living Author Laurie Ossman and Debra A.
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