Sept. 25, 2012 Lucknow/Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough, New Hampshire

Mr. Thomas Plant, Owner- Builder

 After our visit at the Hartshorn's cabin at Lake Winnipesockee, we went north to Moultonborough, NH, and to the "Castle in the  Clouds" which was originally named "Lucknow" by mega-millionaire shoe industrialist, Thomas  Plant. It is a 5,500 acre mountaintop estate overlooking the Lake. First, we drove into the wooded setting, and then followed the trail  to the falls. Afterwards,  we took a shuttle up to the main house. The house was built in 1913 and is just incredible. Here are some pictures that we took on our self-guided tour  of the mansion.

 "Pebble Rock" --- not...

 Alvah & Ebby at the Falls

Front entry to the mansion

Mr. Plant's office

Entry door with amazing hardware

Surround shower - way ahead of the Kohler version

Hand-crafted window hardware

One of the many bathrooms

Exceptional "Craftsman" style architecture

Guest bedroom

Guest's suitcase/cosmetic bag

The attendant's (sewing) room

Rear view overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee

Maid's quarters

Early version of a skylight

Mr. Plant's bathroom - looks like Restoration Hardware ad

Old push-style electrical switches

 Mr. Plant waited two years for the stone to become marbled for this fireplace

 Formal dining room that overlooks views of the Lake

 Tiffany light fixtures throughout the house
 
Living room fireplace
 

Butler pantry sink

 Cast iron stove in kitchen

Baking area

 Kitchen

Butler's pantry - Serving area

 Mr. Plant's secret room

Entry to "secret room"

Dinner chimes

Rear view