The Art of Design Issue 39 2019 | Page 9

9 Dropping down another floor into the The first floor contains the formal reception, basement is a spa lounge elegantly dressed a masterclass in understated elegance and using bespoke furniture and fabrics from uses a combination of key pieces by Amy Rubelli and J Robert Scott, as well as Sommerville and bespoke items designed by changing rooms, massage room, and a SHH, with fabrics principally by JAB Anstoetz, pool hall with bespoke sauna by Drom. Fun Bart Halpern and Dedar, in addition to a large features include a swimming flow generator formal dining room that comfortably seats 22 and jacuzzi outlets along the length of the guests and study. pool, plus a floor that rises to any specified height or to completely hide the water, The main house has a stunning original providing another dining area for up to 70 cantilevered stone staircase containing many people, or even a party room with a dance historic details. This has been sensitively floor. The ceiling has a dynamic LED grid restored and enhanced using hand burnished behind a stunning roof light manufactured metallic plaster panelling by Calfe Crimmings by Dernier & Hamlyn to provide animated and displays an extraordinary four-meter-tall lighting according to guests’ requirements. fluted glass chandelier. The master suite spans the entire second floor and features a stunning bespoke bed with furniture by Koket and Baker and lighting by Gladee, Tyson and Porta Romana. The dressing room is impeccably detailed with glass display cabinets and Murano glass lighting, while the connected bathroom has a stunning onyx wall with inset metal details and a steam shower.