This historic property with spectacular views of Vermont’s
Green Mountain range had fallen into
a sorry state of disrepair. Fortunately a young family who could envision its
potential and appreciated its historic nature purchased the property. The new
owners hired us to stabilize the existing structure, modernize the construction, renovate the living spaces and add modern
amenities, all the while preserving the old farm house flavor.
To stabilize the structure we replaced several deteriorating
structural beams. To modernize the overall construction we installed all new
plumbing, electrical, and insulation as well as state-of-the-art thermo-pane windows with a grill pattern identical to the
original windows.
We doubled the size of the kitchen and breakfast area
by moving out an existing exterior wall and removing interior walls. We brought
in more light with larger windows. Honed Vermont
green slate countertops, new cabinets and modern appliances updated the kitchen while antique heart pine flooring gave warmth. The dining, living and rec rooms as well as stairways were completely redone
with new wood work matching the original style. An outdated den was transformed
into a cozy library with custom cabinetry, book shelves, mantel, and hearth surround.
Each bathroom was gutted and rebuilt utilizing modern fixtures, honed slate vanity tops, tumbled marble tile, and antique
heart pine flooring. The second floor was reconfigured into a more functional
layout by relocating the hallway and rearranging the master suite. Each
bedroom was redone in the original style. Sisler Builders did most of the design work.
Following the owners' vision, we gave new life to this historic farm home.