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Inside Flint House, a Uniquely Modern English Country Estate

  • Waddesdon Manor Lord Jacob Rothschilds estate Flint House
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    The sitting room looks out toward Waddesdon Manor.

    Sittings Editor: Miranda Brooks

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    Flint House is bordered on two sides by water, leading to a small, rush-edged pond.

  • Waddesdon Manor Lord Jacob Rothschilds estate Flint House
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    The building, named the RIBA House of the Year, has a color palette graded from dark, oiled flints at the base to white chalk at the top.

  • Waddesdon Manor Lord Jacob Rothschilds estate Flint House
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    A mirrored ceiling reflects the grotto and stream.

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    Architect Charlotte Skene Catling in a Rosetta Getty top and Tretorn sneakers.

    Hair and Makeup: Kenny Campbell