The Entrance Hall Entrance Hall This place gives you immediate knowledge of the grandeour of the place you have entered. The floor is set with marble, and on the walls hang the portraits of the late Dukes of Eastfold, now also including that of sir Edward Carstair. There is a lage staircase leading to the upper floors.
The Front Parlour The front parlour is the public parlour, so to speak. It is decorated in lush colours, with large windows that open to the view of the grounds behind the actual house. This is where guests shall be received by the Duchess.
The Dining Room A vast room which could accomodate at least 25 people, the long table is made of dark mahogany wood, as are the chairs. The windows here, as in the rest of the house are large, giving an airy and light impression. The paintings on the walls decipe the beautiful time of the medieval era.
The Ballroom This room is rarely used nowadays, but it is grand nonetheless. Its ceiling is high, and the floors are set in two-toned marble. The walls are covered with tapestries woven of the finest materials, deciping celebrations through history.
The Private Dining Room This is exclusevly for the lady's use; much smaller than the dining room itself, it has a lighter feel, as the table and chairs ae made of lighter-coloured wood. It is sparsely decorated, with only one picture of horses running free over the meadows on one wall.
The Library The library in Eastfold is reknown for having a large amount of books. It is here that Anaxandra also spends a lot of time when not doing anything else, really. Books upon books upon books, yet still the room has a family feel to it.
The Art Studio The main object in this room would have to be the piano forté which Anaxandra regulary plays. Otherwise, all art, from painting to writing can be done here. The room is decorated in pastel colours that give you a sense of peace.
Lord Edward's bedroom suite The suite of the late sir Edward, it was decorated in gold and black, as he himself prefered it that way, even though his wife had constantly wished for him to change it. The bedroom itself is occupated by a master bed with drapping curtains. These rooms are no longer used, and the Duchess jealously guards them.
Lady Anaxandra's bedroom suite - 1 Viewing The lady's suite, in contrast to the lord's, was decorated in light, icy blue and whites, giving you the impression you had just walked into a dream. Most often the windows are open wide, and she also has an entrance to a large balcony. The bed is also quite large, though the wardrobe is even larger – the lord gave his wife whatever she wanted. There is a large painting of Anaxandra as a young girl on one of the walls, although the portrait of her and her husband she had had removed. Otherwise the suite is richly furnished and very nice on the eyes.
Mary-Ann's Bedroom Mary-Ann's room is right next to Anaxandra's, as the lady usually requires her presence most of the day. It is decorated in nice greens and browns, giving it a warm feel. The bed, closet and all other wooden objects are made of sturdy oak, which gives a nice, family touch to the rooms.
Anaxandra's private room No one really knows what's in this room, save perhaps Kitty. Anaxandra allows few within. The known thing is that it is decorated completely in white, and it is her sanctuary of sorts when all else fails her.
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The Gardens Eastfold Estate is mostly reknown for its large grounds. The Lady Anaxandra often rides from one end of the grounds to the other. There is a magnificent central avenue planted with trees, though many smaller avenues run all through the grounds. The gardens are a separate place to be, and the most notable sight would be the labyrinth of tall hedges. It is said to be shaped in an old celtic design, but no one ha sever tested it! There is also a small, private pavillon of sorts where Anaxandra likes to drink her tea.
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