FOYER at Timberlawn Estate
Filming Location at a Country House · Private space
About this space
This expansive 31 x 19 square foot entrance foyer is located in a historic country house, making it an ideal setting for film or photoshoot productions. The foyer's generous dimensions, vintage charm, and elegant details provide a perfect backdrop for various types of scenes, from period dramas to high-fashion photography.
The foyer boasts original hardwood floors, meticulously restored to preserve their natural patina and character. The rich, warm tones of the wood add a touch of historic authenticity.
High ceilings adorned with masonry and 3 grand central chandeliers enhance the room's grandeur and provide excellent lighting opportunities.
The walls are lined with classic wainscoting and painted in muted, historical colors like soft grey and white.
Tall, sash windows flood the space with natural light, casting soft, diffused shadows ideal for filming. The windows are framed with heavy moulding adding to the historic ambiance.
The high ceilings and wooden floors create a spacious, resonant acoustic environment, ideal for capturing dialogue and ambient sounds.
Accessibility: The foyer’s generous size allows ample space for camera equipment, lighting rigs, and crew movement without disrupting the flow of scenes. The historic decor and neutral color palette provide a versatile backdrop that can be easily adapted to various themes and periods, from Victorian-era settings to early 20th-century scenarios.
This 31 x 19 square foot entrance foyer in a historic country house combines architectural elegance and practical features, making it an ideal location for filming and photoshoot productions. Its spacious layout and rich historical details offer a stunning and versatile setting that can enhance the visual storytelling of any production.
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Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period
About Timberlawn Estate
Situated in Rockville, Maryland, Timberlawn Estate is a historic place that becomes a great filming venue, ready to serve as an elegant backdrop to any recording or photo project. Just five minutes from the Washington DC metro service, this property provides a peaceful getaway without having to travel too far from the city. Built in 1918 by National Geographic funding Treasurer John Joy Edson, this property has also been home to Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Thanks to its rich history, this home is full of charm, lending its enchantment to interviews, series or movies.
Timberlawn Estate comprises a fairytale-like home nestled on nearly 59,000 square feet of lush green land. Producers and crews can enjoy the peace and privacy of the property.
The house itself has been renovated and remodeled to include luxurious wooden features, as well as central air conditioning and heating throughout. The Grand Room features cabin-style wooden interiors with french-arched windows overlooking the lawns whilst the Party Room has plenty of space for equipment and crews to settle. There is also a chef's kitchen perfect for catering. The property can accommodate up to 100 guests, with private parking available both on and off-site.
It has an amazing feeling of timeless space yet suited with all the comforts of current technologies.
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