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The Walls of the Dining-Room are Paneled, and Treated in 
arch, contains an open fireplace which is finished with a cir- 
cular arch of stone over the opening to the fireplace, while 
the facings from the floor to the ceiling are built of rock-faced 
stone. he mantel-shelf is formed by a massive stone slab, 
supported on stone corbels, over which there is placed a 
carved panel. 
The dining-room, which is treated in a more formal man- 
ner, is placed back of the entrance hall, and connects with 
both the living-room and den. The French influence pre- 
dominates in this room; the walls being paneled and the 
whole treated in gray and white, fin- 
ished with frieze and cornice, and 
presenting a very cool and dainty 
effect. The broad open fireplace 
has facings and a hearth of white 
enameled tile, and a handsomely 
carved mantel. On the south side 
of the room there is placed a large 
plate glass window (‘‘a picture win- 
dow”), from which a_ beautiful 
view is obtained of the terrace and 
the valley beyond. Off this dining- 
room is the den, or smoking-room, 
which is thrown out at an angle 
from the dining-room. It is 
trimmed with cypress, and treated 
with Flemish brown stain finish. 
This room has a fireplace, a bay 
window, and an entrance to the ter- 
race. 
Leading trom the dining-room is 
the butler’s pantry which is fitted 
with drawers, dressers and sink, and 
beyond is the servants’ stairway 
and the kitchen. This kitchen has 
cross ventilation, which is very de- 
sirable for a kitchen, and is pro- 
vided with the best modern conven- 
iences. Underneath the kitchen is 
the laundry, which is on the level 
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with the natural grade at the we 
side of the house. ‘The cellar, in 
which the laundry is placed, extends 
under the entire house, and it also 
contains the heating apparatus, fuel 
rooms, and cold storage room. 
The second floor contains four 
bedrooms, dressing-room, and two 
bathrooms, while over the kitchen 
extension there are placed two se 
vant bedrooms, which are reached 
by a private hall and stairway. Th 
trim of the bedrooms is treated 
with white paint, and each room is 
decorated in a _ particular color 
scheme. ‘The bathrooms are wain- 
scoted with tile and are furnished 
with porcelain fixtures and exposed 
nickelplated plumbing. 
The elements which make Mr. 
Stout’s house of interest are, there- 
fore, many and notable. Its fine sit- 
uation is, of course, a feature of su- 
preme importance, and a source 
of delight to the owner. It is a 
site that immediately demanded a 
picturesque treatment, and_ the 
architects have been singularly for- 
tunate in designing a dwelling not 
only suited to the situation and the natural surroundings, but 
one which adds to the interest of the locality. This is a re- 
sult often aimed at, but not always obtained so readily or 
so directly as here. The design of the house is comparatively 
simple. The grounds have been also finely treated, so that a 
thoroughly harmonious result is obtained. ‘‘Charlecote’’ is 
thus a place of real interest, the handsome house, the well 
kept grounds, the beautiful situation, the splendid outlooks, 
each having its part in the general result. Messrs. Parish 
and Schroeder of New York were the architects. 
The Living-Room Has a Rough Stone Fireplace and Mantel, and a Beamed Ceiling 
