Guest Rooms

The manor keeps a modest but polished guest wing with three rooms, each maintained as if an important visitor might arrive at any hour. The beds are always made, the firewood is dry, and the tables hold fresh flowers or a bowl of seasonal fruit. A narrow writing desk in each room contains sealed stationery, wax, and a spare key to the front gate. The rooms are used sparingly, but never look unused.

Kitchen and Cellar

The kitchens are immaculate and practical, built for a small household rather than lavish feasts. Copper pots hang in strict rows, the pantry is ordered by season, and the old stone oven keeps steady heat. A trapdoor leads to a cool cellar stocked with preserves, wine, smoked meat, and emergency rations sufficient to shelter the household for several days. Servants pride themselves on being able to feed unexpected company without disturbing the manor's calm.

Gardens and Grounds

The estate grounds are small but carefully kept, with clipped hedges, a gravel path, a fountain, and two short rows of medicinal and culinary herbs. A gardener tends the roses and lavender every morning, while a stone bench beneath an old apple tree serves as the favored place for quiet conversation. The grounds are enclosed by a low iron fence that is more symbolic than defensive, yet it is maintained so well that few dare treat it casually.

Household Security

Though the manor is not a fortress, it has thoughtful safeguards hidden inside its elegance. The front doors are reinforced with concealed iron bands, shutters can be barred from within, and several windows on the ground floor are fitted with clear warding charms that alert the household if forced. A narrow servant passage allows movement between the kitchen, upper hall, and rear garden without crossing the main rooms, letting the staff respond quickly and discreetly to trouble.