As we are in the midst of editing a brand new, high quality Historic House episode (we put one out once a month) here is an oldie but goodie! Welcome to Somerletyon Hall in Suffolk.
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What music is playing at 14:20? Not only is the house beautiful, but so is the music!
Julie thank you for taking us into the beautiful places. It amazes me how down-to-earth. These homeowners are living in these palatial historical homes.🫶 You ask thoughtful, informative questions of each person you interview.
Stunning estate. Loved watching this one seeing what is done to preserve. Thank you
Thank you, Julie, for all you do to enable us to glimpse into history. It's very interesting content 😊
WOW, what a beautiful house and estate and wonderful hosts! Thank you Julie for this fantastic video 😍
a shame the government has sold out the british people. such incredible people and history. feels its all coming to an end, but your videos give me hope
Spectacular! Just breathtaking, fabulous! Love these tours.
It must be an enormous job cleaning these homes, keeping them clean.
Allllllll the houses the American Countess has shown us are LITERALLY AND ETERNALLY MIND BOGGLING‼‼I cannot and never will be able to comprehend the SUPER HUMAN amount of work it takes to just maintain let alone improve/update/fix/add to/redecorate ANY room in them. And the huge spreadsheets/databases, knowledge, expert craftspeople/Artists, incredibly hard work and talent it takes to do the same!!!‼‼‼
The "Yellow/Yoke" room is absolutely stunning. It made me smile too!
I'm truly enjoying these tours. 🎉
How cool and down to earth are Hugh and Lara! They seem to make a great team. Thank you Julie for another wonderfully insightful video. We, in the US, love to see these historic homes, owners and lovely caretakers who have much pride in their work.
What a beautiful estate, I can’t imagine the enormous time and money for the upkeep. Thank you Julie for the tour and previous tours of the different estates, it’s fascinating!
These are always so fascinating. I watch some then come back tomorrow for more. It's great relaxation.
An excellent program and hopeful stewardship of the future, thank you for your presentation! Love from Northern California USA 🫶❤❤
I want to thank you all for sharing this home with us it is really a nice place.
I find this so fascinating. I appreciate every bit of it. Stunning, historic, family – generations. I could go on and on! Thank you!!
👏 Thank you Julie, from here in Salina ks. 😊
This stately home is the best home I have seen on videos.
Do Hardwick Hall more window than wall the monumental Elizabethan achievement portraying a never-before-seen cathedral of light!!
Can't compare african safari to an english garden tour
Thanks for another informative video. The house is beautiful and is obviously being sympathetically restored. The "yolk room" is stunning, but I'm not sure I could have brought myself to cover up all that wooden panelling.
Such a beautiful house, thank you ❤
I love that you went through the maze. LOL. I would have too! 😊
This Video Is Great, TY, American Countess.
I knew I recognized that stairway with all the antlers from The Crown
Thank you again! Marvelous!
Great appreciation to the family for allowing us into their home.
Wow! That estate is HUGE! I don't think I've ever seen one larger. What they are doing with the property is amazing, clever and admirable. And the "mansion" is gorgeous! I totally agree that walking into that yellow room just makes you feel better ! The bedrooms we got to view were beautiful as well. I can just imagine the views out the windows.
Lucky you got to stay in the small "village" down by that beautiful lake. The entire place must seem like a dream on a warm summer day! Thank you Julie!
Elated that the viscountess wearing a Zuni turquoise necklace from our great American southwest! ❤
Okay we all LOVE Dawn!!!! She was such a sweet lady!!!! Dawn is one of Gods’s favourites for sure 😍😇🤍
Fantastic , Superb . . . . . . . . . . . …
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The fact that they left all that unmowed messy grass in front of that beautiful monument is diabolical 🤣 But that’s Uk style isn’t it! Whether or not it has been done purposely… just diabolical choice hahaha
THEY PAINTED THE HISTORIC OAK PANELING?
I cannot support that.
Julie and Luke good morning 🌅! Have awsome journey! Bless your day! Hugs 🫂 and love!❤😊❤
Naturally related!❤😊❤ He seemed suprised!❤😊❤