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Fall is visiting pumpkin patches and the many countryside farm stands. The fall season is synonymous with pumpkin picking and visiting local farm stands filled with pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, and chrysanthemums. These farm stands not only offer seasonal produce but also create a vibrant community atmosphere.

Where is your happy place in the Fall?

Celebrating the autumn season offers a plethora of delightful experiences, particularly in charming locations like Redding, Connecticut. This area is known for its rich history and stunning natural beauty, making it a perfect backdrop for fall festivities.

A visit to the David Ogden House in Fairfield, Connecticut (Page 36) in late Autumn provided us with an exceptional 18th-century farmhouse. This home survived the burning of Fairfield during the British invasion, allowing visitors to appreciate its historical significance and the lifestyle of typical families from that era.

Colonial style always finds its footing in the past. We were thrilled to visit the home of Food Network star Nancy Fuller (Page 4), showcasing her Dutch colonial residence in upstate New York. The journey to her home is marked by picturesque barns and outbuildings, embodying the charm of the countryside. As we drove up to her house and her winding driveway, we were greeted by an array of barns and outbuildings - my one weakness!

The pieces you collect in your home tell a story. As we visit these historic homes, we are always amazed by how many stories we get to tell of the homeowners, their pieces, and their lovely homes.

So sit back and enjoy our five highlighted home tours from across New England.

As always, thank you for your support of our magazine. I hope you all have an amazing Autumn and get to enjoy the leaves falling and visiting farm stands and orchards along the way.

Best, Sheila

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on Locust Dale Farm Conyn-Van Rens selaer Homestead

on Locust Dale Farm Conyn-Van Rens selaer Homestead

THE DE GANG

THE DE GANG

SOUTH PARLOR

The couple purchased the property in the early 2000s, drawn by its rich as a pre-revolutionary Dutch colonial home dating back to 1766. Their n for preserving history and their love for antiques played a crucial role in ticulous restoration process, which took several years. has expressed her fondness for the home's historical elements, such as the d original 17th-century beams and the antique chandelier in the South which add to the charm of the historic home. She values the history and n that the home instills in her year after year, indicating that the emotional tion to the property was a significant motivator in their restoration

gh their restoration, they aimed not only to preserve the architectural y of the home but also to create a warm and inviting space that reflects ersonal style and culinary lifestyle. 's love of antiques is prevalent throughout her home and she has a keen r early american decorating. Nancy is famous for her Food Network on show "Farmhouse Rules", "fresh is best", "chop chop in the pot, no r fuss".

SOUTH PARLOR

beauty. The couple purchased the property in the early 2000s, drawn by its rich history as a pre-revolutionary Dutch colonial home dating back to 1766. Their passion for preserving history and their love for antiques played a crucial role in the meticulous restoration process, which took several years.

Nancy has expressed her fondness for the home's historical elements, such as the exposed original 17th-century beams and the antique chandelier in the South Parlor, which add to the charm of the historic home. She values the history and passion that the home instills in her year after year, indicating that the emotional connection to the property was a significant motivator in their restoration efforts.

Through their restoration, they aimed not only to preserve the architectural integrity of the home but also to create a warm and inviting space that reflects their personal style and culinary lifestyle.

Nancy's love of antiques is prevalent throughout her home and she has a keen eye for early american decorating. Nancy is famous for her Food Network television show "Farmhouse Rules", "fresh is best", "chop chop in the pot, no frills or fuss".

DELFT TILES

ak g whether a R e antique s u r g or e nmodern, c e i nareIinstantly n t e r irecognisable. ors pictures of everydayM life, thei n tiles, Unlike many other tile traditions, the appeal lies in their individuality: almost anything can be represented on a Delft tile, from epic mythological depictions of gods to bawdy scenes.

Sandwiched between the port of Rotterdam and the coastal city of The Hague, Delft is a relatively small town now, but in the seventeenth century, at the height of the Dutch Golden Age, it was brimming with importance. Around the city the Netherlands at large was reaching the height of its powers, dominating European trade, setting up an outpost in Japan and founding universities.

The invention of Delft pottery in the mid-1600s was a response to the popularity of Chinese blue and white porcelain, the technique for which would not be mastered in Europe until the beginning of the eighteenth century. Potters around the Netherlands had already begun developing the art of tin-glazed earthenware to mimic the glossy white surface of porcelain, but in the 1640s and fifties it was Delft potters who started to use personal monograms and factory marks, and the tiles became works of art in their own right. The trend for Delftware had already spread to Britain, where the new technique of transfer printing allowed for Delft-style tiles to be mass produced, some with uniform designs.

The pictorial representations on Delft tiles imitated the patterns and images on Chinese porcelain, which had been imported in great quantities via the activities of the Dutch East India Company. However they soon started to incorporate scenes from Dutch life - farmer workers, windmills, tulips and sailing ships characteristic of the local landscape – alongside images of everything from biblical stories, mythological creatures. One antique tile dealer recently had a tile from 1650 for sale that featured a merman wearing a top hat.

As wealth spread among the merchants of the Netherlands, the glazed Delft tiles were increasingly popular for fireplaces and damp, smoky rooms like kitchens, where they could be easily cleaned. Their appeal was widespread, from moderately wealthy middle-class houses who might have bought very simply decorated tiles or even factory seconds, to aristocratic families commissioning vast tiled rooms.

Some of the great houses of Europe from the eighteenth century have bathrooms, swimming pools and kitchens covered in Delft tiles, sometimes in spectacular decorative panels, like the Chateau de Rambouillet in Île-de-France, once owned by Louis XVI, or the Schloss Nymphenburg in Munich, where you might have caught the extravagantly bewigged Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria, frolicking in his newly built, entirely Delft-lined swimming pool after being defeated at the Battle of Blenheim."

Ultimately, Delft Tile history reaches deep but artistically, the question should be asked, "Why Delft Tile?". From a visual perspective, Delft Tiles carry depth in terms of viewing them up close and further back. This near and far music - as it's called in the art world, holds incredible artistic power. Gazing upon Delft Tiles up close, one is drawn into the details of the imagery. Stories unfold, one can hear children laughing as they play with hand made wooden toys or flying kites, ships are sent to distant lands and return with exotic spices and fabrics, women and men bustling about doing daily chores that made up a 17th day in Amsterdam. As one is busy at task cooking in one's kitchen, glancing at a Delft Tile back splash could mean the difference between chopping garlic stressing about life in 2020, or imagining idyllic scenes of those who have lived more simply in the past. Stories are a refuge and perhaps these near music novelettes that present in each tile provoked a smile in the 17th Century from a pauper's wife baking bread or a King in his bath. They are charming images that bring joy.

The far music of Delft Tile - which simply means what one sees when one stands back and views these tiles from a distance, are extraordinary. Let's begin with the color and reflective quality of Delft Tiles. Delft Tiles are hand painted using glaze that is fired in kilns. The glaze used is typically a gloss glaze, so once the Delft Tiles are done firing, the end result is a smooth reflective surface. On a kitchen back splash, these Delft Tiles will reflect and glimmer with light from sun beaming in from a kitchen window or a light overhead. It will be an uplifting experience.

Finally, Delft Tiles with their far music are simply designs of geometric patterns. These decorative wall tiles that fill bathroom walls, fireplace surrounds and kitchen backsplashes are resplendent to the eye and excite the mind. Humans love patterns. Why, I often ask myself? This could begin a spiritual contemplation of the Universe - and how life itself begins with a pattern that is fractalized - but that is another conversation!

These may be some reasons as to why Delft Tiles are making a come back within the interior design world. However, I have a further thought. For a good decade - decor has been running the gamut, from glamours sleek walls of marble and quartzite to classic subway tiles to intricate mosaics. I believe within these past 10 years, Delft Tiles were placed aside for more modern decorative wall tiles. However...I see a shift. This shift I believe has been inspired by a resurgence of the Classic English Cottage interior or the Shaker Interior. These interiors embrace historic design, appealing to many people. These interiors also implement consistently reclaimed materials like reclaimed terra cotta tiles, antique limestone flooring and reclaimed hardwood floors. Looking to the past, it is of no coincidence that Delft Tiles are making their mark again - for they have been paired with these reclaimed materials for centuries.

However, eclectic interiors where personal attributions define extraordinary spaces make using Delft Tiles completely intriguing. Mixing centuries is a thing - a wonderful concept that brings together historical concepts with one's own personality. It is my hope, at the end of the day, that interior design continues to be more personalized and that historically whimsical Delft Tiles continue to find their place, spreading joy and smile within one's home.

Courtesy Emmi Micallef

NORTH PARLOR

NORTH PARLOR

Dutch Jambless Hearth

distinctive feature commonly found in these residences.

Unlike English-style fireplaces, which are characterized by their brick side walls known as "jambs" that create a firebox, jambless fireplaces are designed with expansive, open hearths made of red terracotta tiles.

These hearths extend from the rear wall into the living space, complemented by a substantial hood that gently channels smoke upward into a chimney supported directly by the anchor beams in the attic above. Frequently, the white plaster back walls of these fireplaces are embellished with rows of imported Dutch tiles, either in blue and white or mulberry and white patterns.

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THE STONE HOUSE

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home has over two centuries of life lived on the farm. What I love most about my home is the deep history and the passion that it instills within me, year after year, as I become yet another steward of this historic property. Our home is warm and welcoming and has served our huge family well for many years. The child that swung on the tree swing for the first time is still swinging many years later. The fascination of the creek still draws the then toddlers who are now college kids back every time they visit.”

Nancy Fuller

Nancy Fuller's Hudson Valley Farmhouse is now on the market!

Contact: John C Barbato www.johncbarbato.com for more information.

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Italianate Thestyle upper were levels removed of thetobrick facilitate housethis andaddition. the stone The window house do not have openings, direct originally communication. fitted with two-over-two wood sash around The surviving 1885, elements have nowfrom beenapproximately replaced with 1766, twelve-over-twelve which are original woodand sash replicated, not designed forencompass this application. the twoThe adjacent roof is stringer now covered staircases with and woodthe shingles, steep box replacing stair of the a standing stone house, seam asmetal well roof, as theand floorboards chimneyspresent are located at both throughout both ends theofbrick the ridge. and stone areas. The exposed beams in the The north second storyelevation of the brick features section, twoalong windows with those each in at the thefirst-floor basement,hall second and thestory, stoneand wing, attic arelevels. also noteworthy.

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My Visit with Nancy Fuller Hello everyone. Old homes, early American decorating and lover of antiques is one of my passions. The second passion I have is cooking.

Growing up in New England, when Fall arrives it is all about comfort food. My mother was a very good cook and taught me how to cook at a young age. Every Sunday our French Canadian family got together for our big meal of the week. I have fond memories of my French aunts gathering around our home and everyone pitching in to help my mother prepare our Sunday afternoon dinner.

So a visit to Nancy Fuller’s home in upstate New York was a dream come true for me! Not only seeing her beautiful Dutch Colonial home and her amazing collection of antiques but to be standing in her kitchen where she prepared so many recipes for her show “Farmhouse Rules”.

As Nancy says, “fresh is best, no frills or fuss, chop, chop in the pot, and it is always better with family”. How exciting to see Grammy Carl’s “rules” recipes in person!

Sometimes you meet the nicest people, and Nancy is one of them. Nancy showed me around her historic home, telling stories of the restoration of the Conyn-Van Rensselaer house.

We sat in every room sharing stories of family, friends, and our love of old homes. We laughed, there was much laughter. That is what it is all about in life – laughter!

Thank you, Nancy, for sharing your home with me and the best dream come true!

I look forward to years of visits, dinners, and more laughter with Nancy and her husband, David.

Stay tuned for some exciting news about our future collaboration at the Locust Dale Farm.

Sheila XO

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nial dwelling. The merit of the house consists almost entirely in the fact it is almost completely in its original condition, very little nstruction being necessary. It is said that the house was built by one of Ogden’s probably about 1715 or 1720, but possibly as early as 1710, The nal structure probably consisted solely of the entrance porch and the h rooms. The north wing was perhaps added about 1750, and still later itchen lean-to and the usual extra flue. As interesting features of this welling, one should note the very large fireplaces with back ovens and oles, the enormous hearthstones, and the winding stairs leading to the Also to be noted is the old flooring, posts, beams, paneling, and work. The shingles on the north side of the house are very early and beautiful weathering. Each shingle, made of white pine, is about y-six inches long, is overlapped twice and fastened at the butt by two wrought iron nails. The house is furnished entirely in the early period, hus you find a typical colonial house more than two hundred years Always mentioned in the same breath, as this house, are two beautiful one an oak across the road, and the other an elm beside the house. are both very stately trees and lend much to the beauty of the Ogden se, and it is often mentioned that the excellent workmanship man put this house becomes inferior to the superb workmanship which nature ght on these trees. The Ogden’s were early in Connecticut. According ports they went along the shore to Stamford in 1641, and one Richard en came to Fairfield in the 1650's. In 1662 he opened a mill located a er of a mile south of the Ogden House. The same mill is still in ation and is known as Perry’s Mill. Also, from records we find that one d Ogden had three sons who served in the Revolutionary War from house. Another descendant, Ellen Ogden, acquired much of this erty as time went on. She was married to Ebenezer Silliman, a sea in. They had no children and lived a very retired life with much ness and precision. Ellen Ogden Sillman is reputed to have been so ng as to take an out of the way river path rather than the highway, just oid her neighbors.

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colonial dwelling. The merit of the house consists almost entirely in the fact that it is almost completely in its original condition, very little reconstruction being necessary. It is said that the house was built by one of the Ogden’s probably about 1715 or 1720, but possibly as early as 1710, The original structure probably consisted solely of the entrance porch and the south rooms. The north wing was perhaps added about 1750, and still later the kitchen lean-to and the usual extra flue. As interesting features of this old dwelling, one should note the very large fireplaces with back ovens and lug poles, the enormous hearthstones, and the winding stairs leading to the attic. Also to be noted is the old flooring, posts, beams, paneling, and stonework. The shingles on the north side of the house are very early and show beautiful weathering. Each shingle, made of white pine, is about thirty-six inches long, is overlapped twice and fastened at the butt by two hand wrought iron nails. The house is furnished entirely in the early period, and thus you find a typical colonial house more than two hundred years old. Always mentioned in the same breath, as this house, are two beautiful trees, one an oak across the road, and the other an elm beside the house.

They are both very stately trees and lend much to the beauty of the Ogden House, and it is often mentioned that the excellent workmanship man put into this house becomes inferior to the superb workmanship which nature wrought on these trees. The Ogden’s were early in Connecticut. According to reports they went along the shore to Stamford in 1641, and one Richard Ogden came to Fairfield in the 1650's. In 1662 he opened a mill located a quarter of a mile south of the Ogden House. The same mill is still in operation and is known as Perry’s Mill. Also, from records we find that one David Ogden had three sons who served in the Revolutionary War from this house. Another descendant, Ellen Ogden, acquired much of this property as time went on. She was married to Ebenezer Silliman, a sea captain. They had no children and lived a very retired life with much exactness and precision. Ellen Ogden Sillman is reputed to have been so retiring as to take an out of the way river path rather than the highway, just to avoid her neighbors.

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of 17. Between 1710 and 1711, Read was granted 300 acres of land in two separate transactions by the English Court, and in 1714, he acquired additional land from the Indigenous people. Upon relocating to Boston to pursue a legal career in 1721, John Read bequeathed half of his estate to his eldest son, Colonel John Read, who later served as Attorney General in Boston. Colonel John Read (1701-1786) was a prominent landowner and a leading figure in the town of Redding for many years; he was married twice.

Colonel Read resided at "Lonetown Manor," located east of Lonetown Road and the current Putnam Park Road; the property known as Lonetown Farm was included in his land holdings. A son from Colonel Read's first marriage, Zalmon Read (1738-1801), who later became a Captain during the Revolutionary War, and a daughter from his second marriage, Esther (1761-1806), played significant roles in the history of this property. There was a 23-year age gap between Zalmon and Esther.

This two-and-a-half-story wooden frame building features five bays and a central chimney. The main entrance is accentuated by pilasters and is topped with a transom window and a pediment. A gabled portico, supported by Doric columns and pilasters, provides shelter to the entryway. The interior is designed according to a traditional center chimney layout, comprising a narrow entry vestibule, parlors flanking either side, and a kitchen located behind the chimney. Numerous original interior elements are preserved, including wide floorboards, original doors with their hardware, and wood paneling in the north parlor. Constructed in 1796 for Daniel and Esther Bartlett, who were part of prominent local families, the couple resided there until 1802, when they sold the property to the Sherwood family, who maintained ownership for a significant portion of the 19th century. The property continued to function as a farm until 1973, when it was acquired by the town, which subsequently built a school to the south. The house was then leased to the local historical society, which utilizes it as both a headquarters and a museum.

circa, 1750Read Barn Zalmon

1750 was moved to its present location at town Farm and restored by the Redding orical Society in 1979/1980. The barn is wn as the Zalmon Read Barn.

circa, 1750Read Barn Zalmon

circa 1750 was moved to its present location at Lonetown Farm and restored by the Redding Historical Society in 1979/1980. The barn is known as the Zalmon Read Barn.

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John Horsford House circa, 1750

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he purchased between 1747 and 1754. His grandfather was named John ord, and was friends with King George III of England. John the grandson d the “r” to his name. He married Sarah Woodruff and they had three ren: Elisha, Martha and Zerviah. Horsford farmed the land from 1750 to

n records show that he sold the land to Joseph Hinman (1721-1787) of dbury, Connecticut with a dwelling house and barn in 1755. Hinman, also a er, acquired the house at the time of his marriage to Esther Woodruff, Sarah’s r. They had one son in 1757 named Amos. In 1780 the land was legally divided et off to individual family land owners.

ph Hinman retained 232 acres, the largest portion of this land division. Amos man the son presumably inherited the entire farm upon his father's death in although the land transfer is not recorded in the Farmington town records. rmer like his father, Amos also operated a Tavern along the old George hington Turnpike (GWTP) to Litchfield, CT which retains its same name.

n the GWTP crosses into Unionville, the name is changed to Burlington Road. avern was named A. Hinman’s Tavern, “The Rising Sun Inn” (1795-1815). and and home passed through several hands but always remained an active .

home and land were then sold in 1826 to Harvey Whittlesey, then to Isaac es of Burlington Connecticut, then in 1828 to Adana Rowe of Augusta, gia. From there the property went to a relative, Isaiah Rowe and then to am G. Rowe. Shortly thereafter, William Rowe sold the home and remaining to David S. Porter of Berlin, Connecticut around 1839.

d Porter is believed to be related to Sarah Porter, founder of Miss Porter’s ol in Farmington, Ct. ca. 1843, and Noah Porter, President of Yale College 1871-1886. Upon David's death in 1866, the property was deeded to his son n and then sold out of the family in 1897 to Soren Johansen. Johansen ined in the home until 1916 and the property transferred to Robert Hotchkiss hen to George and Mabel Dorman from 1936-2004.

house remained vacant for two years until the current owners Rev. Dr. ael and Susan Morawski acquired the property in 2007, and restored it to its er glory. They also listed the John Horsford House on the Connecticut State oric Register in 2007.

interesting colonial farmhouse is one of the oldest dwellings in Farmington's District, known as Unionville, and is historically significant for its ciation with the Horsford, Hinman and Porter families. Interestingly, the ng in the kitchen has some old original newspaper written in Old English, d August 9, 1774. This newspaper is glued across the gaps in the floorboards.

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land he purchased between 1747 and 1754. His grandfather was named John Hosford, and was friends with King George III of England. John the grandson added the “r” to his name. He married Sarah Woodruff and they had three children: Elisha, Martha and Zerviah. Horsford farmed the land from 1750 to 1755.

Town records show that he sold the land to Joseph Hinman (1721-1787) of Woodbury, Connecticut with a dwelling house and barn in 1755. Hinman, also a farmer, acquired the house at the time of his marriage to Esther Woodruff, Sarah’s sister. They had one son in 1757 named Amos. In 1780 the land was legally divided and set off to individual family land owners.

Joseph Hinman retained 232 acres, the largest portion of this land division. Amos Hinman the son presumably inherited the entire farm upon his father's death in 1822 although the land transfer is not recorded in the Farmington town records.

A farmer like his father, Amos also operated a Tavern along the old George Washington Turnpike (GWTP) to Litchfield, CT which retains its same name.

When the GWTP crosses into Unionville, the name is changed to Burlington Road.

His tavern was named A. Hinman’s Tavern, “The Rising Sun Inn” (1795-1815).

The land and home passed through several hands but always remained an active farm.

The home and land were then sold in 1826 to Harvey Whittlesey, then to Isaac Moses of Burlington Connecticut, then in 1828 to Adana Rowe of Augusta, Georgia. From there the property went to a relative, Isaiah Rowe and then to William G. Rowe. Shortly thereafter, William Rowe sold the home and remaining land to David S. Porter of Berlin, Connecticut around 1839.

David Porter is believed to be related to Sarah Porter, founder of Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Ct. ca. 1843, and Noah Porter, President of Yale College from 1871-1886. Upon David's death in 1866, the property was deeded to his son Bryan and then sold out of the family in 1897 to Soren Johansen. Johansen remained in the home until 1916 and the property transferred to Robert Hotchkiss and then to George and Mabel Dorman from 1936-2004.

The house remained vacant for two years until the current owners Rev. Dr. Michael and Susan Morawski acquired the property in 2007, and restored it to its former glory. They also listed the John Horsford House on the Connecticut State Historic Register in 2007.

This interesting colonial farmhouse is one of the oldest dwellings in Farmington's West District, known as Unionville, and is historically significant for its association with the Horsford, Hinman and Porter families. Interestingly, the ceiling in the kitchen has some old original newspaper written in Old English, dated August 9, 1774. This newspaper is glued across the gaps in the floorboards.

"This is 18th Century Early American Colonial ving—at ts best"!

"This is 18th Century Early American Colonial living—at its best"!

Connecticut River, and instantly fell in love with the character and construction of old homes. After they were married, Susan and Mike decided to stay in a colonial BNB for there anniversary, and booked a room in the Deacon Tmothy Pratt House in Old Saybrook Ct. This grand colonial was built in 1746, and is now a private residence. Mike and Susan were so taken by the character of the old home, they decided right then and there to purchase an 18th century home for themselves and restore and maintain a part of US history.

Mike and Susan probably looked at a dozen 18th century homes for sale, before Susan found this foreclosure on the internet. It was the John Horsford House built in 1750. It had been vacant for 2 years and the bank had all but given up on finding a new owner to purchase it. They drove over to the house on a very rainy day just to look in the windows. Most of them were covered by old curtains, so you couldn’t see anything. But the back window was not. Mike got out of the car first and investigated the Keeping Room through the back window and noticed the big cooking fireplace, and told Susan. She quickly ran out of the car in her stocking feet through the mud to peer in. Mike and Susan loved it!

They contacted the agent and scheduled a visit for the next day.

Mike and Susan entered through the back door and into the Keeping Room, and were amazed at the originality that had remained. Next, into the rustic wood cabinet kitchen and then into the Tavern Room and gazed at the feather-edge wainscot paneling on the fireplace wall. Mike turned to the real estate agent and said, “We’ll take it!” He said, nope, you haven’t even seen the rest of the house. Mike said, “We’ll take it, I don’t need to see the rest!” He said, “Calm down Mike, you have to see the rest first!”

So, they moved into the Best Room, clad with the original featheredged paneling on the fireplace wall. Mike exclaimed again, “We’ll take it!” The agent said, “Nope! You haven’t even gone upstairs!”

They go upstairs into the main bed chamber and one wall is clad with the same feather-edge board and Mike says, “We’ll take it!”

He says, “Nope, you have seen the basement yet!” We look at the basement and then he finally agrees to take us to his office to write up our offer. Mike spent the next 12 years restoring it to its former glory.

(circa 1763). Both are situated on the original sites, which all who drive by can Being able to share a piece of early American history and answering the questions of strangers who stop in, some who previously lived here, really to the nostalgia, and helps people understand how America started and ed from its infancy. ors to the home are amazed by the architecture, and soak up the warmth and colonial history from the old wood and brick interiors. Many days and nights ave sat around our 18th century restored Saltbox home and imagined all the

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Mass (circa 1763). Both are situated on the original sites, which all who drive by can enjoy. Being able to share a piece of early American history and answering the many questions of strangers who stop in, some who previously lived here, really adds to the nostalgia, and helps people understand how America started and evolved from its infancy.

Visitors to the home are amazed by the architecture, and soak up the warmth and early colonial history from the old wood and brick interiors. Many days and nights we have sat around our 18th century restored Saltbox home and imagined all the

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There is also a babbling brook and small pond on the property. Many nights in the Spring we have slept with the windows open and listen to the Spring Peepers which serenade us, up until 11pm when they drift off and fall eerily silent. We were also told by our 90-year-old neighbor who spent her whole life living across the street, that the previous owner of this John Horsford House had a two-way radio in his barn, and all the neighbors gathered over here to listen to updates on the progress of WWII in Europe. She said it was incredible.

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house has a southern exposure with a small cultivated lawn of one-half acre that slopes ly toward the street and is set in a residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and oneo one acre lots. The house also has the original well and Mike placed a zigzag or battlefield around its perimeter with three 18th century granite hitching posts.

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The foundation is century the original brownstone, and the two chimneys are constructed of brick.

The main center chimney was altered in size but maintains the original brick with three working fireplaces. There remains one original 12-over-8 light window in the center upstairs. The interior of the house reflects the colonial style of the period in original chestnut post-and-beam with feather-edge wainscot paneling around every fireplace and in the master bed chamber. There is also built-in cabinetry in the best room and several rooms have the original wide-board floors.

There are three-panel doors throughout, typical of early Connecticut construction, with six of them original, including hardware. Any modern doors were replaced by Mike with 18th century doors purchase from Brooklyn Restoration Supply, who specializes in salvaging 18th century building materials from historic homes that needed to be relocated.

The house has a southern exposure with a small cultivated lawn of one-half acre that slopes slightly toward the street and is set in a residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and onehalf to one acre lots. The house also has the original well and Mike placed a zigzag or battlefield fence around its perimeter with three 18th century granite hitching posts.

The four-car garage built in 1909 mimics the house in design and materials and is set at the northwest corner of the lot and reached by a curved driveway added in 2008 from the street.

Someone replaced the original carriage house on this exact spot with a horse barn sometime in the 19th century. Part of the original brownstone foundation remains.

Mike took 2 years and completely rebuilt and transformed this barn into a 4-car garage and wood-working shop. Mike makes reproduction furniture in the workshop, just like the many of the John Horsford House owners before us. Mike has made over 65 items in the house from 18th century wood he purchased from antique salvage companies throughout New England. His farm tables are heirlooms, made with the utmost quality and have adorned many antique homes in Connecticut.

There is also a sizable garden shed on the northwest corner built in 1930, which Mike restored.

He also constructed a 2500 sq. ft. organic garden around the shed, that Susan labors over with love, care, tenderness, and detail, with many of the same plants, herbs, and flowers from the 18th century, used in our cooking today. The property includes several native species of fruit trees.

The entire property is maintained in excellent condition by Mike and Susan, maintaining at least 60% or more of its original materials. Despite some sensitive and necessary changes to the building fabric over the course of the past 270 years, the house and surrounding property maintain a very high degree of integrity.

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Both hallway enclosed there are elongated horizontal boards with beveled edges, which may represent the initial exterior wall covering.

From staircase preserve their original vertical pine boards. In the early 18th century, the house underwent significant renovations. this lean-to, one can enter the original house, the north ell, and the gambrel addition. To reach the parlor from the lean-to, one must step down over the aged, elevated sill of the original house. The floor joists are positioned lower than the ground sill plate, resulting in a descent onto the original flooring, which reveals both the sill and the underlying framework. The parlor boasts a substantial fireplace measuring 7 feet in width and 5 feet in height, adorned with pine sheathing on the fireplace wall. It features oak chamfered beams, gunstock corner posts with chamfered edges, and simple toothed molding above the fireplace. The beams are uniquely finished with a one-inch-wide cyma curve decoration along the bottom edge of the vertical aces of the chimney, as well as the end, rear, and front girts in the parlor.

During this process, the original twin casement windows were replaced with double-hung windows, and a one-story ell was constructed at the northern end of the property. Eventually, this north ell was removed and relocated across the street, where it has been integrated into another residence. For nearly 140 years, three distinct sections of the house were owned separately by various descendants of the Haskell family. It is possible that an addition was made to the eastern end of the house, as there was a previous extension where the gambrel addition currently exists. In the 1920s, the house was discovered and purchased

by Albert Atkins and his wife, Louise, both renowned sculptors. Their efforts to preserve the house and maintain its original character are commendable. To create a main floor bedroom, Atkins renovated the north ell and constructed a new chimney, modeled after the parlor in the original structure. He also added a bathroom adjacent to this new section and a small kitchen on the east side. Subsequently, he expanded the property with a larger wing that included a kitchen, dining area, and an upstairs bedroom and bathroom, known as the gambrel addition. Additionally, a small bathroom was added off the master bedroom (parlor chamber) in the original house, accessible through an old closet. The Atkins family successfully preserved the integrity of the original house while incorporating modern amenities. In the autumn of 1967, Howard and Margaret Williams acquired the house, earning recognition for their efforts in preserving its historical authenticity. Margaret was an accomplished quilter, while Howard conducted extensive research on the house's lineage and the Haskell family genealogy.

In the autumn of 1967, Howard and Margaret Williams acquired the house, earning recognition for their efforts in preserving its historical authenticity. Margaret was an accomplished quilter, while Howard conducted extensive research on the house's lineage and the Haskell family genealogy.

In April 2012, Fred and Pam Grote became the new owners. Between 2012 and 2014, the house underwent a significant historical restoration. The restoration included the application of new cypress bevel siding in traditional 4-foot lengths with scarfed ends, secured with handmade rose head nails. A new roof was installed, featuring hand-split wood shakes. The original windows were replaced with custom-made, architecturally accurate mid-18th century reproduction double-hung windows.

During the restoration process, the original plank frame of the house was revealed, indicating that it initially featured twin diamond-pane casement windows. Following the guidance of Abbot Lowell Cummings, it was decided to replace the doublehung windows with the original style, as Cummings noted that a house evolves naturally, and installing diamond-pane casement windows would not be appropriate.

Parlor Chamber

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Parlor Chamber bedroom so named because it is located above the parlor. This room boasts the original paneled walls, exposed post and beam construction, exposed chamfered gunstock posts, summer beam and exposed chimney and end girts.

The Parlor

The Parlor

North Ell

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North Ell

to guests is on the main floor. It is located in the 18th century addition called the north ell. This large room has an exposed wooden ceiling. The summer beam, the ceiling joist and the second floor floorboards are exposed.

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Resources

www.instagram.com/fullerfarmer/

John C Barbato

censed Associate Real Estate Broker www.johncbarbato.com

Ogden House www.fairfieldhistory.org

Pierre Wakim (Photography) @pierrewakimsphotography

Historic Decorative Metals Pave' Tile, Wood & Stone ,Inc www.pavehdm.com

Lonetown Farm

www.reddingcthistoricalsociety.org

The William Haskell House www.williamhaskellhouse.com

ichael Sofokles (Photography) @midnightrefuge

amie Prescott (Photography) www.jamieprescott.com

Ren Nickson (Photography)

w.rennicksonphotography.smugmug.com

Seth Rider House circa, 1810 Resources

www.instagram.com/fullerfarmer/

John C Barbato

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker www.johncbarbato.com

Ogden House www.fairfieldhistory.org

Pierre Wakim (Photography) @pierrewakimsphotography

Historic Decorative Metals Pave' Tile, Wood & Stone ,Inc www.pavehdm.com

Lonetown Farm www.reddingcthistoricalsociety.org

The William Haskell House www.williamhaskellhouse.com

Michael Sofokles (Photography) @midnightrefuge

Jamie Prescott (Photography) www.jamieprescott.com

Ren Nickson (Photography) www.rennicksonphotography.smugmug.com

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