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Wealth - In a Manor of Speaking

This year for Easter my partner's friend invited a bunch of us out to a country estate she is house sitting. From the moment I arrived, the driveway, framed by trees, gave me a sense of magic and wonder. The home, built in the the early 1900's,  had a romantic, English-styled interior and exterior. It also included an infinity pool and tennis court, all situated on a generous piece of land. Even though grand in size, I felt welcomed with the familiar ambiance of warmth and cosiness, a feeling every home should have. I'm the kind of person who doesn't need others around me but enjoys it none the less. The large space intimidating to some however captivated me. Every corner of the house a place to utilise; a possible area to create and explore. I could very easily see myself reading in one corner and painting in another. The large area meant we were able to comfortably sit together, all eleven of us playing board games before enjoying a drink and discussion. When we we