The English Home

Effortless GRACE

Stepping into the spacious, inviting entrance hall of by Annabelle and Mike Thompson’s home, Mount Offham, visitors are instantly struck by the harmonious atmosphere. “It’s an instinctive feeling when you go into a home that’s welcoming and has a happy history,” says Annabelle.

The seven-bedroom country house has a colourful past. It was once owned by Patrick Plunkett, 7th Baron Plunkett – long-standing equerry to Her Majesty The Queen and Deputy Master of the Household of the Royal Household – who was known for his kind nature and

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