Hobbit a genuine Hobbit house. More Hobbits my friends because I have Hobbit fever or Hobbit destiny. I somehow stumbled upon this guest house and found it irresistible.
This is called Hobbit House by the above architectural firm, out of Philadelphia, and is only one example of their work. It’s the most delightful structure I have ever seen.
Rickety hobbit fencing.
Stone fencing or rock formation. Per the Archer & Buchanan Architecture, “The stone is a Pennsylvania field stone. Almost all the stone for this house was collected within the property.”
Lovely setting, just astonishing how it’s nestled. I can just see hobbits and gnomes walking along the path.
The tiled detail above the windows.
Per the Houzz site, the details around the windows are “stucco with fragments in the same materials used in the house.”
If I came upon this in the glen, I would for sure know this is where Mr. Hobbit lived.
Per a Houzz comment: “This is a butterfly window made of mahogany, and so named because it looks like the wings of a butterfly when opened. And stemmed from Tolkien’s sketches and descriptions of hobbits preferring windows with a view of the woods. There are semi-circle halves in the window that open from a center hinge.”
The roof is so unique with its curves. I am learning this is an eyebrow roof line.
Close up of the hinge is full of details.
Hobbit front door. Let’s go inside.
This is so charming at every turn. I am just looking around and admiring everything that the architects and owners of this house created. It’s a fairy tale place. Imagine yourself as the guest.
Quote from “The Hobbit, There and Back Again: “Bother burgling and everything to do with it! I wish I was at home in my nice hole by the fire, with the kettle just beginning to sing!” It was not the last time that he wished that!” (2.24)
Perfect Hobbit library shelves set low under the window tickles my fancy and so does the craftsmanship of the arches entering the room.
Per Archer & Buchanan, when asked “What do they use this house for?” ”The owner is an avid collector of J.R.R. Tolkien books, manuscripts, and artifacts. They wanted a cottage-like setting based on Tolkien’s writings, and imagery of a home for a Hobbit. They use it to display their collections and a quiet sanctuary for solitude and contemplation.”
All photos credits to: Photographer: Angle Eye Photography
As I was exploring your blog this evening, I found your delightful Hobbit House post. The round windows and front door are so unique. Love looking at interesting architecture.
Debra
@Doll in the LookingGlass I really do too. So glad to know you now too.