The CHINESE Room. Formerly the 'second
best guest room', the Chinese Room was reserved for distinguished
male guests. But it's been a welcome refuge for sculptor Clare
Sheridan whose bust of Shane Leslie can be found on the top floor.
There is a secret passage in this room leading from the wardrobe
to almost anywhere in the house ' handy for visiting girlfriends
or hasty exits. Alas it's now closed for safety reasons.
Between the Chinese Room and the Print Room, there used to be
an unpleasant triangular bedroom known as 'The Insulting Room'.
Anyone disliked by the Leslies would be dumped there as a hint
not to return. Sammy has cut this awful room in two to create
two delightful bathrooms. The Chinese Room's ensuite is called
'The Hobath' because of the original Hogarth prints lining its
walls. |
