AMERICAN ESTATES AND GARDENS 



the result shows how far they succeeded. Apparently there was no limitation in any direction ; 

 and yet the house is not too costly, the grounds not too elaborate. 



The other buildings of the estate, in addition to the architectural features of the garden, 

 include a boat house and stable. The former is, of course, necessitated by the location of the 

 property and the very ample boating and sailing facilities, which are among its chief attrac- 

 tions. The stable is an extensive group of buildings, designed in the same style as the house, 

 but somewhat more modern in feeling, an ornamental structure of much quiet dignity. It is 

 grouped around a stable yard, which it encloses on three sides, and is placed considerably to 

 the left of the entrance driveway. It need hardly be added that it is very complete in its 

 appointments. Nor should the gate lodge be forgotten, a charming little house of stone, 

 which, although modest in style, sufficiently proclaims the importance of the estate to which 

 it is guardian. 



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