Strawberry Hill House: The home of Horace Walpole.

Hello everyone! After I reviewed the Horace Walpole's, The Castle of Otranto (1764)  I thought I would introduce my thoughts on his home, Strawberry Hill House. As the writer of the first ever gothic novel, I was interested to see what his home looked like. To me, I often think that a person's home can sometimes be an indication of their writing.

Anyway, Horace Walpole's home threw me at first. When I think of gothic I think of three things: black, castles and grand architecture. As you can see black it is not...


I will say that it does give off a grand and castle-like feel to it. But I expected to look more eerie or macabre even. I expected it to bear some sort of resemblence to Otranto Castle. That gave off a rather dark and macabre atmosphere to me. However inside, it had some lovely furnishings. As I entered, the first thing that I was drawn to was the light hanging in the stairwell.


The detail and range of colours in such a small item were exquisite. I knew I was in for a treat! Continuing around the whole house, the items interested again and again. It was this that probably stood out the most for some reason...


Think of that what you will. This item was different and unexpected; that is why I liked it so much. In general the house was nice and fascinating. Everything was just so detailed. This was evident on the doors and the fire place for example.

     

Strawberry Hill House also had many paintings...



But once I had looked around the whole house, I had a beautiful yet simple garden to enjoy with a glorious view of the house.



On the whole, we have a wonderful house that will captivate any visitors. If want to visit this marvellous gothic beauty then it well worth a visit!


Until next time,


Thomas.

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