Where Am I? No. 12a - Part Two of "Cazza's House"

[Spidermonkey]

Why are some of the window frames white, and some dark (brown?) ?  Is that a stylistic/decorative thing or have some of the windows been replaced?

[Rhododendron]

Oh I hadn't noticed that Spidermonkey.  Well spotted.

[lizdb]

I think these points have been raised on previous thread, but if not  -

Lots of open windows - either a fresh air freak, a Very Hot Day, or it is a TB Sanatorium

Lots of venetian blinds - not sure what can be concluded from that

[groom]

I think the fact that all the windows are open lends its self to the idea that it is being used as as some sort of institution where it is part of the routine to air all the rooms. If it was a hotel, it would probably be left to individuals to open them. Either that, or it belongs to a rich family and servants have opened them!

[ScouseBoy]

When we used to watch "Upstairs Downstairs"  I seem to recall  that they would all  spend six summer weeks in their  "Summer retreat"   out in the  rural country.

This could be one of those  "Summer House Estates"  for a wealthy M.P   or business man  or person?

[DavidG02]

Are there any clues as to date?    It seems to have been taken by a good quality camera.

I think this is why most have plumped for a date in  the 30s-40s rather than earlier. The image is sharper on the paper. Not from any knowledge, just a sense that improvements on film happened just as they do in todays digital world.

[DavidG02]

I had a bit of a look at ebays Hampshire Postcard site yesterday and nearly wet myself when I saw the first link

http://www.alton-dfas.hampshire.org.uk/vol.html

But looking at the same place as a picture sure let the air out of my tires

https://comestepbackintime.wordpress.com/2013/02/12/gilbert-white-the-parson-naturalist-of-selborne-hampshire/

I continued to concentrate on Hampshire for a few reasons. I do think the property is south of London rather than north. I also think the Scots Pines have a sense of place. I looked at a few places. New Forest caught my eye and I had a look around there and came up with this one

http://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/2015/05/bramble-hill-hotel-new-forest-market/

I don't think it is it but it does show the style that seems to be more prevalent in the south

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181820655447?clk_rvr_id=878424460646&rmvSB=true

Keep looking I guess. Might concentrate on the weather vane. Would you believe I found a site with over 10,000 photos of all types of weather vanes. The internet!!

[cazza59]

Not home at the moment, but will post the notes Ruskie collated from the other thread later on.

[jess5athome]

............................. nearly wet myself when I saw the first link ............................

 

I know that feeling, every time I find one with a little pyramid shaped roof somewhere on it I'm the same 

Frank.