Tuesday Treasures / Our World Tuesday |
Paul Mellon was son of Andrew W. Mellon, financier and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Paul lived here with his second wife Bunny, an heiress who was a respected garden designer.
Only part of the house was open on the tour and photography was not allowed inside. It was encouraged in the spectacular garden.
The stone house was completed in 1951, and is on the site of a log cabin once owned by Robert Fletcher, who farmed the land in the late nineteenth century.
Little Oak Spring was the epicenter of Mr. Mellon's passion for horses and art. It was also where Mrs. Mellon built her library and developed one of her most iconic gardens."
What a lovely home with an even more lovelier garden, like the vast expense of green. But I won't want to be the gardener as I already have a back ache weeding my little garden. You do live in an area full of historical parks, gardens and churches. Lucky YOu
ReplyDeleteThose gardens are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd who says money can't buy happiness?
ReplyDelete...this place sure is a treasure! A wonderful place to see, thanks Linda.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful grounds, so sorry no photos of interiors! I bet they were pretty too.
ReplyDeleteBela propriedade, amei o canteiro de formato borboleta! bj
ReplyDeleteYou do find some nice places to visit
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely property.
ReplyDeletebig house and beautiful garden...
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing the story of Mellon's family and property ...