I walked through the house recently to get “before” pictures from every corner in every room, imagining that someday, the “
The time has finally come, and things started
So, here is what everybody has been asking to see. Here are photos of the house before the construction starts. Keep in mind that ALL surfaces will be redone in some way: walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, roof (and, of course, all new electrical, plumbing, heating). But being “redone” doesn’t mean that we are taking away the charm of the 300+ yr old house. Back then, it was common to paint over oak woodwork and paint or even cover up the ceiling beams. We hope to restore as much of the original wood as possible, blasting the paint off the beams, installing appropriate hardwood flooring to replace the hodgepodge of tile, and stripping and refinishing those painted doors and the stairway.
What I can’t show you is what doesn’t exist yet. We plan to build a perpendicular addition onto the house, which will become our master bedroom and bath. Fortunately, there is plenty of room for it as the backyard is massive.
So, that’s it. Now that work has begun, things are changing quickly. I will try to post often as changes are made.
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Smith David | 21st May 19
A wonderful plan!!! So exciting and a great contribution to your community there. Good Luck! David Smith
Kendal | 22nd May 19
How did 15 people share that one tiny bathroom!!!???!!! I don’t understand.
Alison | 24th May 19
I know, right!?
Susan Walter | 22nd May 19
Exciting stuff!