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It's all about curb appeal, and this house has it in great abundance: from the stained glass to the gingerbread details to the stone, gorgeous front door, and many gables. The granite porch was re-pointed with a "grape-vined" mortar detail. The stained glass in this house really sets it apart from other restorations; both the entry transom and the front gable glass were designed to match the enormous stunning period glass in the dining room. All the stained glass features the torch motif found in the antique glass. The homeowners found the copper gas light that perfectly complimented the torch theme of the house. Aside from the aesthetic details, there was a lot of work put into the backbone; this entire porch was rebuilt.

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Upon entering this warm, inviting house, guests will be struck by the vintage woodwork, stripped of its paint and shellacked to highlight the rich red tones of the old wood. A triple bay offsets the left side of the living room and is located across from the grand oak mantel, tiled with reclaimed period tiles. The mantel, tile, restored brass chandelier, and millwork have all been imported to infuse this home with period ambience. The crown molding, found throughout the house, was custom milled from salvaged cotton mill beams.

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To maximize intuitive flow and entertaining possibilities, we removed the existing wall from the central hall to the dining room. An LVL beam was installed to support the load bearing wall and two vintage oak columns were added to frame out the space. The existing window was rotted, so we installed a stunning and enormous stained glass double-hung window salvaged from a New Jersey mansion. This window is spectacular in its own right & crafted by one of the four major stained glass studios from the turn-of-the century. The heart of pine mantel was saved from a West End Victorian home and the tile pattern was designed and installed by LSR from reclaimed tiles. This fireplace - from the mantel, tile, and cast iron surround- boasts incredibly beautiful rich colors, which complement the rich stained glass.

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This natural cherry kitchen features everything that a serious gourmand would desire. Stainless double ovens, cook top with downdraft venting, a wine chiller with flanking wine racks, sleek granite tops, and the richness of cherry wood. To create a custom look with stock cabinetry, LSR took inspiration from century old designs and created an ornate crown featuring dentil molding, and carved corbels. The toe-kick was also custom crafted using cherry veneer. The heart pine floors in this kitchen were salvaged from other old houses, although they look identical to the original flooring.

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A lovely room, the front bedroom features another triple bay with a large double hung window that shows off the gingerbread and hand built columns. Like the other fireplaces, this heart of pine mantel and tile was rescued from a demolished West End house. To maximize wall space and offer more flexibility, a pocket door was added to connect this bedroom to the dining room.

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A virtual showplace, this character-rich bathroom boasts the reglazed original clawfooted tub, an unstained cherry vanity with creamy granite, and an usual stainless under-mount sink. The floor was tiled with a light buttery marble, laid on the diagonal. Beaded board wainscoting, matching brass sconces, a vintage reproduction chrome shower surround & faucet, and a reclaimed late 1800's leaded, beveled window add to the sense of timelessness.

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A long central hallway brings the public rooms and the private chambers together via a well-lit ribbon of reclaimed heart pine. An antique fir French door at the end of the hall pours sunlight into the space and allows easy access to the deck. Electrified gas/electric antique sconces adorn the hallway, further illuminating the corridor in the evening hours. All heart of pine doors were imported into this home, rescued and restored from other demolished homes; they feature cloverleaf hinges and beautiful Victorian hardware. Also, the homeowners added reproduction push button light switches throughout to further enhance the old house character.

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This mocha travertine bathroom features the signature LSR double shower heads, stone that runs to the ceiling, a pair of brass sconces, a beveled leaded period window, and beaded board wainscoting. A double cherry-wood vanity boasts stainless undermount sinks, sumptuous Baltic brown granite, and chrome Victorian faucets. The commode is tucked away behind a closet-sized heart pine door.

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This back bedroom was likely the original kitchen of this house. It features an exposed brick chimney that probably functioned as the flue for an old cookstove. Both custom crafted windows were milled from heart of pine. All the windows in this house were accentuated with bronze chains and pulleys.

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This tree-house styled deck has a bird's eye view of the sloping backyard and has two entry points to the home-one public and the other private. The backyard is fenced for privacy and backs up to a wonderful wooded lot behind.

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