While surfing the internet, perusing blogs and websites devoted to all things old and must, crusty and dusty, I found this wonderful site, JJ Locations, that provides locations for film, photography, fashion and commercial shoots. I could easily waste a day looking at each and every house...but as always, was drawn to the old houses of England, with a few from France thrown in for good measure...you Francophiles need love too! So I decided to feature a few of my favorites. I know the maintenance on these homes must be incredible...but a girl can dream...I just want to check in for a month or two..in May or June...with my dogs and my laptop...and an Aston Martin to get me to and from. Enjoy...
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| Old brick, slate roof...old shutters...perfect |
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| Do you really need more than a nice swing on a grassy country path on a spring afternoon? Nope |
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| That's the kind of "green" money cannot buy - it takes time and age |
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| This would make for a beautiful walk each day |
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| Don't you always wonder what's behind a door like this? |
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| So "Price and Prejudice" - what's not to love? |
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| What a lawn... |
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| So lovely --- snow and an old farm... |
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| I could easily hang out right there... |
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| Overgrown, neglected....and wonderful |
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| Interior view of one location in England -- the natural light in this hall is nice |
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| Beautiful Meadow - this could actually make me skip:) |
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| Another beautiful farm |
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| This photograph appears to have been taken in the spring time -- perfect time to explore England |
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| How many horses have trotted along this path? across this wooden bridge over time? |
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| More snow - beautiful - this is near Scotland |
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| How incredible is this staircase? And all that muted white and gray? |
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| Probably someone's weekend estate -- I would settle for just one weekend |
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| Same house...this reminds me of the film "The Duchess" |
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| Peaceful Perfection |
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| Let's have a girl's night out in the conservatory, shall we? We can invite Prince Harry |
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| Scotland location - probably really cold but I can handle cold weather |
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| Gothic Spendor - and the steps! |
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| Another gothic beauty |
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| This one is in France -- it looks like a fairy tale |
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| I have always dreamed of living next to a river - love the sound |
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| Potting shed from the above estate - love the simplicity of this space |
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| Southern states aren't the only place to find wisteria - such a beautiful vine |
All photographs copyright of JJ Locations