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felonius_monk (felonius_monk) wrote in making_qaf,
@ 2009-05-13 21:12:00

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208, 210, 211, 511, britin, locations, schickel estate

House(s) used for Britin exterior and interior?
Hey, everyone! It was great seeing so many familiar names on the Members list. As a lot of you know, I'm brand-new to IJ and the QAF fandom.

I'm thrilled to see this community, because I'm rabidly obsessed with ~~Justin's ass~~behind-the-scenes elements of TV shows and films.

I found the George Shickle estate here: http://www.parkwoodestate.com/html/auto.html?page_id=2&schild_id=32

Does anyone know where the exterior and interior of Britin was shot?

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	Re: I smell a road trip to Toronto felonius_monk 2009-05-15 07:56 pm UTC (link)
	It's official. I'm jealous and I don't do jealous. The closest I ever get to actually snooping around luxury homes is at http://www.sothebysrealty.com/en/home.aspx. I am obsessed with that site. So many obsessions, so little time. snorts at "icky" I concede. Just because I live to make digs at Brian and icky ep. 512 doesn't mean I should take it out on Britin. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: I smell a road trip to Toronto

flamencanyc
2009-05-15 08:37 pm UTC (link)

I'm sorry hon. But if it makes you feel any better, while there are a number of homes within a bit of a drive of there that could potentially make it into Sotheby's portfolio, I'm not sure I'd put the one I mentioned in that category despite my description. Given the size and condition of the house and the property (the plot's not much bigger than the house), and the location, I would put the sale price of the place at probably ~750K. Nowhere near the range of the amazing places Sotheby's usually deals in.

But yeah, it's one of the more interesting places I've seen in awhile. I had fun poking around. Sadly, as it's unoccupied there probably won't be any open houses, so I probably will never get to see the inside since I'm not willing to waste a realtor's time in this market.

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Re: I smell a road trip to Toronto

felonius_monk
2009-05-16 06:39 am UTC (link)

When I read fanfic, I have to have visuals so I can see in my mind where the characters are living. So I do a lot of research about houses, furnishings, locations, etc.

I found this beyond AHHH-mazing house here http://www.dreamhomedesignusa.com/French%20country%20chateau%20Luxury%20castle%20real%20estate%20plan.htm. I thought you might enjoy it.

I especially love the scrolling iron work on the staircase railing and the study/library (all the warm, rich, polished wood).

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	Re: I smell a road trip to Toronto flamencanyc 2009-05-24 01:42 pm UTC (link)
	Good for you! You're so studious about it. Thanks for sharing your findings with us. I'll have to check it out when I have a chance. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Re: I smell a road trip to Toronto flamencanyc 2009-05-15 08:43 pm UTC (link)
	Oh and "icky ep 512"... lol! How can you not love an episode that gives us scenes like the reactions to the wedding announcements?! ;) (Reply to this) (Parent)

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