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This
1910 Craftsman bungalow is perfect for entertaining, with flowing open
spaces, two original oak fireplaces, 10' plus ceilings, original fireplace
tiles, and a center hallway. Added to that, this house has a wonderful
master suite with an Italian marble bathroom with double showerheads and
walk-in closet. The kitchen is composed of custom built and designed Arts
& Crafts cherry cabinets that run to the ceiling. Stainless appliances
and deep green granite counters complete the look.
Decorator touches like art lighting, custom designed stained glass, refinished heart pine doors, original hardware, French doors, an energy efficient tankless Aquastar water heater, a refurbished garage, motion lights, slate utility room, and antique medicine cabinets make this house a one of a kind. In addition, there is both picture molding and crown molding throughout the house.
This renovation began with intensive structural work - rebuilding many
floor joists and beams supporting the floors, re-supporting the roof,
re-masoning the foundation, and creating a much tighter, stronger structure.
We then added all new systems (including copper plumbing, electrical,
and HVAC), insulated the entire exterior, and roofed the house with 30-year
black, architectural shingles. Once the backbone of the house was in great
shape, we turned our attention to the details and finish work, which you
can see on the tour below.
Virtual Tour:
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A large rocking chair front porch with Craftsman columns and historic railing accent the front of home. You can imagine yourself sipping drinks and entertaining out here. The porch's piers are constructed of solid granite. A ceiling fan moves the air gently for those warm summer evenings. The front yard has been landscaped with begonia plantings, shrubs,
crepe myrtles, and a picket fence. A historic three-color paint
job picks out the architectural accents of the house. |
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The custom designed ginkgo leaf stained glass in the front gable of the home was designed by Laughing Sun and created by a local craftsman. One of the many motifs of the Craftsman era was the philosophy of bringing the outdoors in and the ginkgo leaf was utilized to symbolize that. To enhance the house at night, the stained glass is backlit by a switch in the living room. |
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As you enter the big, spacious
living room, you'll see the gleaming heart of fir
floors (salvaged from an old schoolhouse located inNC). The
French doors to the living rooms are original and have had their
paint removed and have been shellacked. High ceilings, ribbon light
windows, and a century old chandelier are some of the highlights
of the room. In addition, art lighting has been installed. |
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This dining room opens through the French doors and displays the
heart of fir floors. A pair of art lights highlights an expanse
of dining room wall perfect for artwork. The rare five-light 1920s
pan chandelier still
has its original paint finish. |
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This unbelievably gorgeous kitchen features custom handcrafted Craftsman cherry cabinets, built by a local artisan. The cabinets run all the way to the ceiling and are topped with cherry crown molding that encircles the entire room. Glass mullioned cabinets, cherry custom brackets, chamfered feet, and a large wine rack make this an inimitable and one of kind space. Rich green verde butterfly granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances and a soothing moss green paint finish this lovely space. The kitchen opens into the slate floored utility
room with washer dryer outlets. The original fir backdoor with
wavy glass overlooks the spacious beautiful yard. |
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This house is set up with the wonderfully wide center hallway, accented by a matched pair of brass Craftsman sconces. |
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The main or "public" bath is located to the rear of the center hall and occupies the same space as the original bathroom. Classic black and white tile is installed as a checkerboard pattern. A gorgeous heart of pine medicine cabinet, pedestal sink, and the leaded glass fir door itself make the space unique. The fir door is the original door to the house and has been fitted with custom crafted art glass. |
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The bedrooms are located on the right side of the house. The front bedroom is a large sunny space boasting a beautifully refinished oak mantel with original white crackled tile and firescreen.
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The master suite in this house is a lovely retreat. The bedroom is large and features the home's original heart of pine floors, heart of pine doors, and original picture molding. The large windows open up to the private backyard and make the space bright and inviting. |
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As you move through the heart fir mirrored original door, you enter the Italian marble bath with a Kohler frameless glass shower door, double shower heads and marble shelves. A heart pine medicine cabinet originally hailed from a 1920s senator
from Macon, GA. The refinished fir pocket door opens into a large
walk-in closet. |
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This restored garage has
a new lease on life. A new roof with 30 year architectural shingles,
new Amish styled hand-constructed windows and doors, and a repaired
floor make it a great space for storing yard tools and mowers or
storing a car. |
email: paula@laughingsun.com
