ABOUT US 

Richard is a Rolls Royce trained mechanic who has raced motorbikes in the U.K. and speedway T.Q. Midgets in New Zealand. His early training included vintage and veteran car restoration working for notable stars of the film industry and preparing cars that were featured in films like Genevieve. He comes from a ‘car’ family and has 2 nephews in the U.K. – who have connections with McLaren’s and TVR.  His family has also been closely linked with boxing over the years – his second cousin was the World Light heavyweight Champion Freddie Mills. His specialty in recent years has been English and European car restoration and he still has a passion for classic cars. His other great interest is world events and politics and many a lively evening has been spent around the dinner table sorting out the world’s problems!

Kadia has a Masters Degree with a major in Tudor history – so buying Lansdowne House seemed an appropriate choice! She owned a recruitment company for many years working for many leading national and international companies. With a lifelong interest in cooking, interior design and entertaining, Lansdowne House has been the culmination of all of those interests. As she is half Norwegian she also loves to travel and both she and Richard have been on many overseas trips together. Her other great love are her St Bernards – she has had 5 in all – Paddington, Chelsea, Wellington and currently Georgie who is a grand old dame of nearly 11 yrs and Abbey who isn’t really a dog at all – she is an Abbey!

The ghosts: Yes, we have two – both very friendly and one is particularly fond of walking down the main staircase smoking a very fragrant cigar!!