house and horse stable, now functions as a pottery studio, equipped with twelve potter's wheels and several work stations. It offers a range of demonstrative workshops and classes. In addition, on the property exists a fitness centre and gymnasium, which house a variety of aerobic machines, weights and accessories, such as wobble boards and Swiss balls. Drop-in exercise classes are held regularly for children, youths, and adults. Tudorbethan Architecture Tudorbethan Architecture, also called Tudor Revival or Mock Tudor, became popular in the early 20th century for suburban and domestic homes. Drawing upon elements of the Picturesque Movement from the late 18th century, and Tudor style prototypes from the English countryside, it was popularized by famed Brit, Richard Norman Shaw. As it was one of architect Samuel Maclure's areas of expertise, Aberthau House is a prime example of this architectural style. Exterior Encountering the Tudorbethan works of Wilson Eyre during a year-long study in Philadelphia, Maclure's incorporation of Eyre's half timbering and freely assembled stone technique projects itself unavoidably at Aberthau. Nonetheless, the architect managed to erect Aberthau with a healthy balance of his own distinctive innovations and traits of the Tudor Revival Style. The enormous masonry base is balanced by the vertical arrangement of the wood panels, and the stone chimneys, characteristic of the Tudor Revival style, anchor the almost Oriental nature of the eaves. The colour scheme, white, light green, and dark green, also follows Mock Tudor guidelines. The green hues, which are employed on the trim and border details, contrast sharply to the white tones and the gray stone. The Tudorbethan influences are further punctuated by several over physical features, which are visible on the exterior of the building. These include: A hipped roof The massive masonry base, laid in an ornate pattern, for the lower exterior wall Stucco on the upper stories, decorated with false half-timbered Gables and dormers that protrude from the roof An elaborate stone chimney Casement windows (those that open vertically) framed in wood, which are grouped in rows of two or more Stained glass windows that decorate the entrance doorway Interior The interior design of Aberthau deviates from the Tudor form and relies on Maclure's own signature approach. Highlights of the house include a grand, central, living hall, paneled with hardwood and furnished with a fireplace, a winding staircase, and a two-storied gallery. Gargoyles guarding the library chimney, the staircase's mother-of-pearl adorned newel