WHEN the property was first acquired by the proprietor in 2005, it appeared to be beyond hope and many of the locals expected to see it razed.The owner's first task was to remove all of the existing windows and doors, most of which were broken and falling apart. New insulated doors and windows were installed throughout the house before the first winter.
Before the second winter, every wall and ceiling had been either repaired or replaced and insulation was finally added to the attic and walls.
Before the third winter, a new heat ducting system was installed, a third bathroom intalled upstairs and decks and porches were installed in the style of the period.
TODAY, the first floor includes a large sitting room/parlor, a bedroom, two baths, a large eat-in kitchen, a back porch (for chest freezer or pantry), and four exit doors: east, west, south, and north. The living room is set up for conversation and family entertainment, the bedroom is decorated in a cozy Old West-style with embroidered and beaded drapes and a double-bed, and is connected to a modern bathroom with a stall shower and stained glass windows.In the summer, a large wading pool can be set up next to the hot tub… all in complete privacy.
ONE aspect of the house that has been a consistent pleasure is the scenery. The sunsets, sunrises, snow scenes, and even ice storms give the house its own special charm that only be appreciated by those who take the time to sit and enjoy them.
