After word of our impending purchase traveled quickly through our neighborhood, many people asked for a tour to see the house that had long sat vacant for the past 14 years. We welcomed friends, neighbors and family to our new ‘project’ with enthusiasm. It was wonderful to hear stories from people who had attended events here many, many years ago and the words of encouragement and support for our endeavor were heartwarming and well-timed!
We were fortunate the house has ‘good bones’ and some updates had already taken place prior to our taking possession. Three new HVAC units, new hot water heater, new roof/guttering, waterproofing of walls and a french drain and sump pumps installed in the basement. (All improvements I brought up to my hubs on numerous occasions while trying to sell him on buying our dream house!)
There are many updates to be made and paint squares and light fixtures are dancing through my head – Let the fun begin!
Entryway
Entryway and staircase
Beautiful winding staircase
Dining Room
Dining Room – the previous owner loved PINK!
First Floor Hallway
First Floor Hallway – I think the wallpaper will stay!
On to the . . . Living Room
Living Room – I think that window screams for a Baby Grand Piano 🙂
The Library
Huge Great Room
Great Room which we hope to open up to the kitchen.
Great Room Bar
Hand carved fireplace
Into the Butler’s Pantry and Kitchen
The Butler’s Pantry
The Kitchen
Kitchen – We plan to reuse the cabinets in the basement and garage
Kitchen cabinets are original and were built on-site
More Pink in the wallpaper border
This will be the ‘mud room’ area for the puppies!
First floor bedroom, which was once a Maid’s Room
First floor half-bath. It is all pink!
Master Bedroom . . . guess what color it is??
Master Bedroom
The house has his and her bathrooms. This is ‘his’.
This will be my husband’s bath with shower
Too bad we can’t keep some of the art painted on the walls . . . .
This is the ‘hers’ bath. No surprise here . . . it is pink
Wish we could find a place for the gold sink
This will be my bath . . .
The dressing room
To become my dressing room and closet!
The house that I coveted for years . . . it is now ours!
White House on Westover Road 