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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)
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)
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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)
