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original, three story, house became bedrooms, one on either side of the central hall on each floor. Two of these rooms on the second and third floor are joined by an unusual “Maiden Stair” which once provided the sole access to the third floor bedroom.
Noteworthy among the antiques in Clifton are several Korean chests brought from that country by the Rodgers’ daughter; in the west end of the dining room a marble fireplace from France and a 6-by-10 foot stained glass facade from Belgium.
The woodwork in the new addition duplicates that in the old house; deepset windows are paneled in pine and yellow Pennsylvania poplar; these, like the heavy poplar doors, are pegged.
In front of the house are several huge chestnuts, among the largest of their type in the Commonwealth. The old bant to the right with original stone stalls and hand hewn beams now house Dr. Rodgers’ two vintage Cadillacs.
Tea will be served here both afternoons of the tour.
The third house is “Duchesse Farm,” home of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Fan non. Located about three miles west of Amissville on Rt. 211, it is situated on a hill looking down the Battle Run valley to the southeast. The original house, which is now the rear wing, of this L-shaped structure, was built in 1803 for one of the four daughters of Mr. Anderson, who at that time owned the valley the house overlooks.
The following years saw many remodelings. Around 1853 the front wing was added; this was later mostly destroyed by fire and rebuilt by Col. duChane who closed in all the fireplaces.
The Fannons have converted a side porch into a comfortable, bright studio where Mrs. Fannon sketches and does water colors. They have also reopened the fireplaces.
The house is furnished in a variety of contemporary and antique furniture and accessories. Among the latter are a Nixon Leek dock from the late 17th century, an English livery chest from 1730, examples of Chippendale and several fine oil paintings and engravings. Duchesse is a charming house providing a comfortable combination of gracious ness and informality.
Behind the house is a family burial plot dating back to 1824. The various out buildings, not on the tour, support the farm and Mrs. Fannon’s horse breeding activities.
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