Upton House is an interesting estate because although it dates back the 1600s, it underwent major refurbishment in the late 1920s and as a result there are many art deco design features, including the most wonderful 1930s gardens. Today the house is furnished as it would have been back in the 1930s, when it was still owned by the millionaire heir to the Shell Oil Company, Lord Bearsted. He was an avid art collector and his vast collection dominates several rooms in the house.
If you visit sometime soon, you may get there in time to catch their current exhibition of the modern artist Glenn Brown. I’d never heard of him before but his work is fascinating. He takes inspiration from the style of old masterpieces, but his use of unusual colours and the way he distorts his subjects makes his work very bizarre.
In my opinion, this painting below was by far the best painting in the whole house. The expression on that little dog’s face kills me!
Beautiful photographs and a beautiful post! I must pay it a visit one day..
omg such a beautiful house
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Really love the bookshelf of the kitchen with all those old things :) so cool.
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Lily
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Looks like an amazing place. I would love to visit there someday.
Wow, how beautiful and fascinating! I love exploring and seeing old homes like this that have either been restored or have stayed as they were. It is like a snapshot or as if the home has been frozen in time. I’m loving the detail shots. Such beautiful photographs.
Gorgeous! I love the desk calendar.
This looks just beautiful!
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gorgeous exhibition! and the house looks amazing, I’m just gonna go ahead and say it: very Downton Abbey :)
What a gorgeous place. I really need to visit more National Trust places…x
Such beautiful photographs. Upton house looks absolutely incredible! I love the expression on that little dogs face so much too! Adorable <3
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Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing!
-Katie
What a beautiful place, I love stately homes and estates! That painting at the end is brilliant-made me giggle!
Rachelle x
what a wonderfu place. thanks for sharing
This is certainly on my list of to do’s :)
Oh, this looks amazing! Wish I could go visit!
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Beautiful photos!
Ooh that looks wonderful! I love all the old kitchen supplies and boxes, and that little calendar!
Oh gosh, so beautiful! I can’t wait to visit this one. Especially because of the 1930’s interior. Have you been to Kingston Lacy? It’s simular as the entire contents is exactly how the family had it when it was donated, so lot’s of mixed Antiques and Era’s.
Stunning pictures as always. xxx
This is absolutely gorgeous, I love looking around Old Country estates! The little dog’s expression is priceless and we love the shelves of old packages.
What an awesome day. :)
JS xx
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What a beautiful place! I wish there was something like that near where I live.
Such beautiful photographs! I’m bookmarking right now!
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Claire