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Day Trippin’: Kinzua Outdoor & Travel Show: Hunting, Camping and Beyond . . . see back side February 18-24, 2010
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Architectural Digest of Ellicottville A Home With a Tower Fit For a King
The pine trees outside encircle three quarters of the property, giving this house a feeling of solitude although it’s just minutes out of downtown Ellicottville. Its open floor plan creates a modern and flexible living space that could accommodate any type of family. From the warm, cozy great room to the comfortable living room area which opens up to the generously sized kitchen, it’s easy to see that this home was laid out with an eye for entertaining. Currently on the market, this newly built wonder can be viewed by contacting Holiday Valley Realty Co. at 716-699-3954.
Story and Photos By John Thomas
The house at 7011 Niles Road is just a mile or two away from the slopes at HoliMont, and seems in style to be miles away from the established homes in town. When I enter through the front door I am struck first by the brand spanking newness of the place. As I step into the entryway there is still a slight whiff of fresh paint in the air. Looking about the interior is one large great room, so popular in modern designs.
Just in front of the entrance is an elegant stairway leading to the second floor. The walls in the great room are painted a warm tan, and the wood trim creates a cozy feeling in what otherwise could be a large cold empty space. To my left is the living room area, set up as a comfortable place for conversing with the chef in the kitchen. It’s easy to see the kitchen was laid out with an eye for entertaining. A large island makes for a generous work area. There are stools along its
side where guests can sit and play back seat chef or have a quick snack. The back wall of the kitchen is comprised of a large L-shaped counter with beautiful oak cabinets. A window above the sink looks out to the pine trees. Above the side-by-side refrigerator is a built-in wine rack - a nice touch. A dishwasher, microwave and gas range and stove round out the kitchen. Just off the kitchen is the entrance to the two-car garage, mudroom with closets and hook-ups for a washing
machine. Next to the kitchen is the formal dining room. The dining room table is nestled in a U-shaped pop-out from the back wall. It’s an innovative design allowing diners to feel they are in a separate dining room and keeps the dinning table from being stuck out in the middle of the great room. The windows along three walls add to the separate room feeling. Along the back wall of the house is a large deck, perfect for summer relaxing and
barbequing. Adjacent to the dinning room is a large open space extending from the kitchen down to the breakfast nook (more about that in a bit). It’s a large airy space and the oak flooring adds to the warmth of the area. At first I had a bit of trouble visualizing how the space could be used; Shuffleboard was the only thing that came to my mind. But I’m sure that a family with children would have no trouble finding a creative use for the area. At the right end of the house
is its most unique feature - a five-sided tower that raises up from the ground floor, through this floor, the second story and extends past the roof. On the main floor it creates a lovely sun-filled breakfast nook. With a cup of coffee and the morning paper, you may be tempted to spend the entire day watching the sun track through the five windows. Just across from the breakfast nook is the living room area. A large wood-burning fireplace See HOME back side
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Day Trippin’
Kinzua Outdoor & Travel Show: Hunting, Camping and Beyond BRADFORD, Pa. – In cooperation with their lead sponsors - Charlie’s Cycle Center, Ed Shults Toyota Scion/Edmonds Chevrolet, Z&M Ag and Turf, and Zippo/ Case Museum – the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 9th annual Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27 at the Bradford Mall facility in Bradford, Pa. Times are Friday 4-9pm and Saturday 10am6pm. There is a nominal charge for those over 10 years of age; parking is free! The two-day event is sure to bring visitors from miles around. The event will feature nearly 100 different vendors and sponsors, including representation from various methods of hunting, camping and beyond. It is the perfect opportunity for exhibitors to reach thousands of outdoor enthusiasts from the Twin Tiers and Kinzua region, and for visitors to discover what’s new in the industry. Vendors this year will include sporting goods retailers, fishing charters, recreational vehicle dealers, a flyfishing pond, and travel and tourism destinations. Products featured include ATVs, camping gear, fishing accessories, hunting equipment, and recreational vehicles. The “Bragging Wall” will once again return to the show, displaying many of the “ones that didn’t get away” trophy game and fish registered by area residents. The Bragging Wall, a freestanding structure with surrounding area for floor or table display, will host many private entries. Hunting and fishing aficionados are encouraged to display their trophy mounts and share their stories. Prizes will be awarded in five categories: big game, whitetail, furbearer, foul, and fish. Each entry will be numbered and displayed with the entrant’s name and a brief description. Winners are determined by the
The “Bragging Wall” will once again return to the show, displaying many of the “ones that didn’t get away” trophy game and fish registered by area residents. Hunting and fishing aficionados are encouraged to display their trophy mounts and share their stories.
people’s choice. Ballots will be done using money cans. Proceeds from the Bragging Wall voting will be donated to Hunt of a Lifetime, a non-profit organization with a mission to grant hunting and fishing adventures and dreams for children 21 and under, who have been diagnosed with life threatening illnesses. Any legally obtained whitetailed deer mount head, antlers with the skull plate intact, or black bear can be submitted for FREE Pope and Young scoring on Saturday from 10am-3pm. To have your trophy mount or catch displayed in the Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show’s Bragging Wall area or to register for scoring, contact the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce at 814-368-7115 or e-mail kots@bradfordchamber. com. The Bragging Wall area is monitored to protect the entries yet enable the visitors a clear view. There is something for everyone at the Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show! Children’s activities coordinated by Helen Cummiskey include topics related to energy, conservation and everyday oil uses. The program will include craft
projects as well as special giveaways. Friday evening’s children’s activities will include multiple video gaming stations with sports and outdoor-themed games. The speaker series led by Marilyn Volchko includes a vast array of subjects from preserving wilderness areas in the Allegheny National Forest, to spring turkey hunting and calling, snowshoeing and more. New this year, The Banjo Man will provide toe-tapping music for all ages to enjoy. There will also be an ice sculpting demonstration sponsored by the Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel. Zippo will showcase the 2010 unveiling of the Freedom Bike, and appearances will be made throughout the two-day event by Eddie the Eagle NRA Mascot, Smokey the Bear, and the Pitt Panther. Bradford Alliance Church and Bradford Family YMCA will partner to offer the inflatable Slider obstacle course. Attendance last year exceeded 7,000. That number is expected to grow at this year’s event. To learn more, contact the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce at 814-368-7115 or visit www. bradfordchamber.com
Appetizers
Soup of the Moment Cup, $3.79; Bowl, $4.49 Holiday Valley Chili Cornbread Bowl, $8.95 Mediterranean Platter, $8.95 Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings Small (8) $6.99; Large, (16) $10.99 Calamari, $7.99 Smoked Chicken Nachos $8.99; Add Guacamole, $.75 Quesidilla of the Day, $8.99 Pub Kettle Chips, $7.99 Crab Dip, $9.99 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, $8.99 Salad of Assorted Greens & Tomatoes, $3.99 Caesar Salad Small, $4.29; Large, $5.99
Unconventional Sliders
(All Sliders Served with French Fries & Pickle) Pulled Pork, $7.99 Buffalo Chicken, $7.99 Cuban, $8.99
Salads
Chicken Caesar, $9.99, Substitute shrimp for $2.00 Fresh Fruit and Dip, $8.99 Cobb Salad, $9.99 Grilled Meditteranean Chicken, $10.99 Mandarin Chicken Salad, $10.29 Buffalo Chicken, $10.99
Specialty Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with French fries. Cuban Sandwich, $8.99 Pulled Pork Sandwich, $8.99 Buffalo Chicken Wrap, $8.99 California Turkey Rueben, $8.99 Beef on “Weck”, $8.99 Mediterranean Wrap, $8.49
Brew House Burgers
All burgers are served on a Costanzo bun and come with lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickle chips and French fries. Brew House Burger, $7.79; Add Cheese, $.50 Mushroom Swiss Burger, $8.99 BBQ Burger, $8.99 Garden Burger, $8.99
Home Cont. from front
is the center point here. The large stone hearth lends just the right touch of formality to this otherwise casual area. The large windows look out to the pine trees that line the property. Making up the third wall of the living room is the stairway in front of the entrance area. At the top of the stairway are the second floor bedrooms. To my right is the master suite. The master bedroom is a good size and has ample closets. But it’s the master bath that takes my breath away. In the middle of the five-sided tower sits a large Jacuzzi tub. Here the tower extends above the roofline to create a second level of widows over the tub. The lower windows look out to the pine trees and the upper windows have a view of the sky. This could bring a new meaning to the idea of communing with nature. The master bath also features a shower and a walk-in closet. There are two more bedrooms and a full bath on this level I descend the stairs all the way to the basement level to discover a large tiled area clearly intended for the owner to customize to their needs. There is one area next to the stairs that has power outlets and a video hook-up. It could be a TV room or bedroom. Along the wall of the larger area are plenty more power outlets and one spot with washer hook-ups and a row of power outlets at counter level. There is also a full bath. The bottom of the tower on this level has no windows, but more power outlets and is the perfect spot for a kids game table. Attractive glass and wood doors open to a patio area. The doors extend all along the outside wall, so the area could be easily subdivided. Clever storage bins double as benches along this wall. The final use or uses of this area are limited only by the owner’s imagination.
In the middle of the five-sided towered master bath sits a large Jacuzzi tub. Here the tower extends above the roofline to create a second level of widows over the tub. The lower windows look out to the pine trees and the upper windows have a view of the sky. This could bring a new meaning to the idea of communing with nature.
As I leave the house I notice that the pine trees I could see out the windows encircle three quarters of the property, giving the house a feeling of solitude although it’s just minutes out of downtown. Its open floor plan creates a
modern and flexible living space that could accommodate any type of family. For more information on this newly built wonder listed by Wendy O’Neil, Associate Broker, contact Holiday Valley Realty at 716-699-3954.
Gourmet Burgers
All gourmet burgers are built on a Kaiser roll with beefsteak tomato and crisp romaine. Accompanied by cedar spiced steak fries and a pickle spear. Steak House Burger, $11.99 Smokehouse Burger, $11.99 Buffalo Burger, $11.99 Texas Steak Burger, $11.99
Flatbreads
House made pizza crusts incorporate grain from the brewing process. Individual 10” Pizza, $9.99; Large 16”, $16.99 Margherita Smoke House BBQ Pepperoni Mediterranean Rosemary Chicken Mixed Grill Vegetarian Buffalo Build Your Own Grilled Eggplant Nacho Grande Additional Toppings: Artichokes, Anchovies, Eggplant, Bacon, Jalapeno Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, Roasted Tomatoes, Ham, Peppers, Italian Sausage, Plum Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Pepperoni
Entrees
Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie, $12.99 Fish and Chips, $12.99 Classic Grilled Meatloaf, $13.99 Lobster Macaroni and Cheese, $16.99 Yankee Pot Roast, $13.99 Steak Frites, $23.99 Baked Crabmeat Stuffed Cod, $13.99 Penne with Chicken and Sausage, $13.99 Ale Marinated Steak Tips, $16.99 The Valley Mac and Cheese, $12.99 Chicken Scaloppini, $14.99 Martini Salmon, $18.29 Smothered BBQ Chicken, $14.99 Butternut Squash Ravioli, $14.99 Hickory Smoked Ribs, $16.99
At John Harvard’s Brew House, you will find great food made from recipes brought to America in 1637 by John Harvard an English clergyman and after whom Harvard University was named. John Harvard, the first benefactor to the college was the son of Robert Harvard, a butcher and tavern owner in London.
Desserts
Peanut Butter Pie, $4.99 Apple Crisp, $4.99 Chocolate Cobbler, $4.99 New York Cheesecake, $4.99 Butterscotch Bread Pudding, $4.99 Brownie Ice Cream Sundae, $4.99
(716) 699-5350 www.johnharvards.com
GUNS ‘N HOSES SNOWMAKERS RACE: March 20 ~ Holiday Valley Resort, 10am