Walking by this beautiful English Tudor Revival home near the center of Holden, Massachusetts, I am reminded of one of the links between England and New England.
The 1920s and 1930s were the heyday of the Tudor Revival style in the United States. The steeply pitched roofs and sturdy masonry held up to the harsh New England winters, and the “old world charm” blended well with historic colonial homes of the era.
A wide porch overlooks a spacious walkway lined by roses.
Stones such as this one with gothic details were often used as “capstones” at the end of walkways.
A second porch features a covered doorway entrance; the peace symbol over the door is a welcome light at night.
The diamond-patterned grills in the top floor windows are typical of Tudor style, as are the dark frames around all the windows.
The sturdy wooden fence allows the owner’s pets plenty of room to roam safely near a busy street.
The home once belonged to the owners of a large woolen mill in Holden. The inscription 1741-1991 refers to the towns 250 year celebration held in 1991.
The garden’s old style swing is an invitation to slow down in these busy times.
The grounds feature ceramics,
charming relaxed seating,
and beehives. The owners are beekeepers and honey from the hives is sold in a local shop in Holden.
What a charming house, is it private or perhaps a B&B?
It’s a private house. When I was taking pics outside of it, the very gracious owner invited me in to take a closer look. 😉
Delightful (and delicious regarding their honey….) Thank you for photographing and then explaining this property so well. PS My sister who has sheep would be happy to know that there was once a wool mill in/near your town…
Thanks for reading and commenting, Will. Yes the wool mill was in town, and is now a condo complex.
I love to visit the sheep at my Audubon. They are Herdwicks, from England. What kind of sheep does your sister have? Bet she’s a knitter! 😉
Beautifully photographed from all angles. 👍🏽
Thank you Pepper!
You are welcome. 😊
Beautiful colonial-style home.
Many thanks, Rosaliene.
A fine photographic and prose record