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Eltham Palace
 
 
A stunning mix of ancient and modern, Eltham Palace boasts such modern contrivances as underfloor heating and a centalised vacuum system
 
   


A view of the moat (c.1300) from the bridge (1396) on a rainy day
The rounded-triangular entrance hall, lit from above by a glass-studded ceiling
One of the grand staircases leading up to the bedrooms
A view through that circular gap from ground level
The study; cosy, yet with phone and maps within easy reach
Beautifully-proportioned fireplace, complete with electric bar fire
Looking out over the Great Hall from the Minstrel's Gallery
Corner detail of the Great Hall, built for Henry VIII
Mrs Courtauld's boudoir; the curved doors slide back inside the walls
The rest of her bedroom
Detail of Mrs Courtauld's bathroom
Light patterns cast by a small chandelier in Mr Courtauld's bedroom
Corridor looking out over the entrance and the domed ceiling above the hall
Adorable little dressing room, with beautiful views over the grounds
The thin line of 'books' on these shelves marks a hinge for a concealed door
Cocktails, anyone?