The Newton Initiative: And so it begins. . .

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

And so it begins. . .

These pictures show the house in its beginning state. Can you catch the vision?

Now for the inside:

Almost move-in ready. :-)

3 comments:

UnknownNovember 7, 2013 at 10:44 AM
If anybody can do it, you two can! Wish we were there to help.
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TabbiNovember 11, 2013 at 5:46 PM
I'm excited to see the progress on this!! :)
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erin and isaacMarch 16, 2014 at 9:09 AM
I love it! I think it will be crazy and difficult, but to preserve such a beautiful home and make it yours will be so amazing!
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What, Who, How, Why???

This blog is intended to chronicle our journey through the process of renovating and adding onto a beautiful [potentially] brick Victorian home.

The home is in a peaceful rural community, and was built by my great grandparents in 1899. The home, which sits on over an acre was grand in its day with 10 foot ceilings and intricate moldings. The home was lived in by various relatives until 30 years ago; no one has lived in it since then. The condition of the home put its fate in question; it could be repaired and restored, or pushed over and forgotten. We chose the first.

We had planned to build a home this year, but as we talked about the old home we knew we needed to save it. Quickly, that became the plan, and our passion for it grew.

We have lived in and fixed up old homes before, what we didn't want with this home was an old home with an addition that was "scabbed on", with no flow or continuity. We also did not want a "drafty old house". The goal was to make the home feel seamless, and to enjoy the charm and character of an old home, and its setting, while living in a space with all modern systems and a very low draft.

The plan is for the work to be done by us, along with the help of several contractors.

We intend to let the pictures tell the story. Please enjoy, and if you do, we'd love to see your comments.