Guess Which Blue Blood Grew Up Here?

Sometimes, it's fun to show a home that's a bit...different from what we're normally looking at. This classic seaside residence probably falls in that category: it's huge and decorated in an old-fashioned, shabby chic, Laura Ashley sort of way (among other things). But here's what we do like about this place: 1) The color scheme inside the house is inspired by the beautiful wisteria blooms that are all over the garden outside; and 2) Someone we're big fans of grew up here. Take a look at a few more photos and have a guess...

Still trying to figure out who it is? We'll give you a hint: It's the Silver Fox! Still not sure who that is? OK, here:

(Images: House Beautiful)

Comments (14)

Gimme da house and no gets hurt!! I sure love this place and AC too!!

posted by OriginalNancy on May 14th 2009 at 11:48am
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I think this house belongs to Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones.

posted by ShellyinMSP on May 14th 2009 at 12:01pm
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I think it belongs to Gloria Vanderbilt.

posted by FantasticMrFaux on May 14th 2009 at 12:13pm
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Where is this house? I'm moving in. The current residents can stay or go--it's all the same to me. If you need me I'll be in the wisteria grove.

posted by hyzen on May 14th 2009 at 12:17pm
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MAH BOO!

(I love Dlisted)

posted by tequila red on May 14th 2009 at 1:18pm
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This house is beautiful! I don't see much Laura Ashley. Those windows in the living room are incredible.

posted by gagabrielle on May 14th 2009 at 2:13pm
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It's perfectly that kind of house. Beautiful.

posted by theserovingeyes on May 14th 2009 at 3:22pm
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I agree. This doesn't seem very Laura Ashley to me; neither does it seem very shabby chic. It definitely has an English feeling to it, but that's tempered by the Moroccan elements (that gorgeous MOP-inlaid chair in the bath, the outdoor entertaining area with stunning tiled/painted ceiling). Only thing I don't love is the pillow arrangment in the living room. There's nowhere to sit without the need to move at least one pillow out of the way.

And yes. Silver Fox. So fine.

posted by Jenny B on May 14th 2009 at 4:25pm
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I was all set to say Maria Shriver 'cause I forgot you have to be a WASP to qualify as "blue blood".
Katy
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posted by fishgirl on May 14th 2009 at 4:48pm
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Beautiful place. It would be hard to pick where you want to sit.

posted by baileyb on May 14th 2009 at 7:18pm
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It's not exactly how I would choose to decorate, but I would still feel pretty comfortable in that house.

Whether or not it makes me feel comfortable is my measure of good decorating, ha.

And if Anderson Cooper himself were there...well, that would be oodles of fun.

posted by seraph on May 14th 2009 at 8:36pm
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I love the house and I love Anderson.

posted by Icanmakeit on May 14th 2009 at 9:34pm
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mmm.. anderson cooper....hehe.

posted by cassielynn on May 14th 2009 at 9:37pm
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I guessed Anderson Cooper the second I read the question!!

posted by clickchick on May 15th 2009 at 12:19am
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