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The massive stone Gothic Revival home inhabited by Norwegian Ambassador Anne Kari Hansen Ovind and her husband, Tom, is set up on a hill in Rockcliffe Park, overlooking the grounds of Rideau Hall. (Photo: compliments of the embassy of Norway)
The massive stone Gothic Revival home inhabited by Norwegian Ambassador Anne Kari Hansen Ovind and her husband, Tom, is set up on a hill in Rockcliffe Park, overlooking the grounds of Rideau Hall. (Photo: compliments of the embassy of Norway)
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The massive stone Gothic Revival home inhabited by Norwegian Ambassador Anne Kari Hansen Ovind and her husband, Tom, is set up on a hill in Rockcliffe Park, overlooking the grounds of Rideau Hall. (Photo: compliments of the embassy of Norway)
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Norwegian Ambassador Anne Kari Hansen Ovind and her husband, Tom, stand in front of a former stable outside their stately residence. (Photo: Ashley Fraser)
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The Norwegian coat of arms is on the roadside gate at the residence. (Photo: Ashley Fraser)
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The ambassador’s dining room seats 18 comfortably. (Photo: Ashley Fraser)
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A decorative stained glass window appears in the study, where, at one time, gentlemen would no doubt retire for brandy and cigars. (Photo: Ashley Fraser)
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The home is full of modern Scandinavian furnishings. Its design mantra relays a love of nature and simplicity. (Photo: Ashley Fraser)
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The ambassador says visitors often don’t know what to expect when they enter the historic house. Inside, they find thoroughly modern design, including this dining room light fixture. (Photo: Ashley Fraser)
