Naulakha, National Historic Landmark in Dummerston, Vermont, US.
The Shingle style house stretches 90 feet in length and 22 feet in width, featuring hidden angles and limited windows for privacy purposes.
Rudyard Kipling constructed the residence in 1893 and wrote The Jungle Book and Captains Courageous while living there until 1896.
The name Naulakha derives from a pavilion at Lahore Fort in Pakistan, reflecting Kipling's connection to his childhood in India.
The property accommodates eight guests in four bedrooms with three bathrooms, providing access to the original clay tennis court and garden paths.
The study contains original yellow Tiffany glass panels and the desk where Kipling created his literary works during his Vermont residence.
Location: Dummerston
Inception: 1893
Architects: Henry Rutgers Marshall
Architectural style: Shingle style architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.89860,-72.56420
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:26
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