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Off the kitchen is the couple’s master suite. Large and sun-drenched, the room features double doors that open to a Juliet balcony overlooking the swimming pool in the back yard. Soft, ivory damask bedding is a striking contrast against the dark mahogany fourposter bed. With walls painted a deep steel blue and a creamy latte-colored carpet on the floor, the room is a calming retreat for this hard-working couple. “It’s the only room in the house that has carpet,” says Annette. “My feet thank me every morning!”
custom-made cabinets and drawers on one wall, the space doubles as a dressing room. The whole room sparkles under the illumination of a lead crystal chandelier. “We were lucky that the master bedroom and bath had been added to the home in the late 90’s,” shares Tony. “All we really had to do was personalize the space to our liking.” Other parts of the house would prove more challenging. With copper pipes and wiring pilfered from the house, the couple invested thousands of dollars in re-wiring and replumbing. The homeowners say they are thankful vandals did not take some of the irreplaceable features of the home. “Things like the copper face-plated door knobs and the old-timey copper doorbell are what make this house unique,” they add.
The master bath features a ceramic tile that simulates real slate. The rich brown and bluegray tiled floor includes an inset pattern that incorporates shimmery, iridescent glass tiles. For the counters, the Solarius granite used in the kitchen is repeated. The bathroom renovations, including heated flooring and a walk-in shower featuring multiple water jets, In homage to the home’s builder, the Clarks create a spa-like experience. With a bank of plan to create a sitting room dedicated to the
history of the house. A long-time neighbor has offered to share photos from the home’s past and the couple has begun collecting periodappropriate antiques for the room. Though they have completed several major renovation projects in just a few months, their stamina and enthusiasm aren’t waning. “It’s a work in progress,” says Annette. “But it is definitely a labor of love.” Perhaps it is a bit ironic that the couple moved into the Depot Street house on Easter weekend. Indeed, the old home has been resurrected from ruin by the Clarks. It now stands as a shining example of the power of love — love of this old home, the community and each other.
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