Updates . . .

 An "artist style" kitchen is colorful

with all the modern conveniences.

We love the oak floors which are original

to the house but have been 

completely refinished.

 The large master suite completes a simplistic

look and style with form and function.

This includes built in drawers utilizing space

under the stairway, custom book shelves and

a fully functional window seat complete

with 3 large pull out drawers with hand

crafted seat cushions.      

  

The living room provide winter warmth with a fully functional fireplace, with insert, for maximum comfort. Through the living area, leads way to the entry door  and front porch,

along with the newly renovated first floor,  

3 piece bathroom. Granite

counter tops and a custom

cherry  vanity with 

high end sink and boutique hardware create an intimate 

space.  Glass shower doors and a full shower work well for everyone including your most discerning guests. Each detail of this renovation was intricately

thought out to provide complete  privacy and comfort. 

All mechanics are completely and thoroughly upgraded to the high standards. New furnace, roof, 200 amp electrical and update plumbing provide safe and secure, year round living.    

Dreaming of living in the mountains?

Your dreams could become a reality........ and we have the perfect dream house for you. Did I mention in earlier posts that we have a master suite complete with custom made window seat and bookcases? Did I mention a Porcher whirlpool tub, skylights, speakers in the ceiling of the master bathroom, custom closets, french doors, built in custom made drawers in bedroom, heated ceramic tile floors, custom vanity, separate shower, Marvin windows? Yes, it's all true. But there is more - original red oak floors throughout the entire house. Five panel original doors throughout, original door hardware, french doors separating dining room and living room, and a fireplace with an insert and a custom built mantel and fireplace surround. Our fireplace has kept us warm many a night when we wanted a little extra warmth and the glow of the burning embers and the scent of the logs. hmmmm... I am yearning for winter to see that fire again. Well maybe not today on this cool summer evening but eventually when summer turns to crisp fall days, it "may" enter my mind, but until then we will continue to enjoy our little piece of paradise right here in the mountains of north carolina.

Beauty in the mountains...

The vanity in our master bath was custom made by our cabinet guy, Ken Wheeler and we tiled that and the tub area with a beautiful aspen green 2 x 2 matte tile. We especially love the heated tiles in the floor. It really doesnt get better than this. I dreamed about this bathroom and taking long soaks in the tub for years until it became a reality. We did most of the work ourselves but had some help with the floor tile and the drywall. Obviously we couldn't hang the drywall on the 16 foot high ceilings.
Make this your dream home, in the mountains of North Carolina.

A place to reflect

We are quite fortunate to have 2 wide open porch spaces for relaxing, entertaining or dining attached to our house here in Saluda. The weather in western north carolina is pleasant enough almost all year to enjoy either the bright afternoon sun to warm us in December on the front porch or early mornings with coffee right outside the kitchen on the back porch. The cool mountain breezes provide just the right amount of comfort to diffuse the afternoon sun in the summer. Over the years we replicated the original railing piece by piece by planing, sanding, priming and painting each individual stile on both porches. We wanted to stay in keeping with the craftsman style the way it was built in the 20's. For some time, we had this expansive 30 foot front porch without a rail which was quite intimidating for our guests. Even though it was only 10 feet or so down to the ground it was sort of scary not having a railing there, but we were not going to compromise the integrity of the house and buy some "random" pre-built railing system that "just didn't go with the house". So piece by piece it became reality and the final results are amazing. The pine floor on the front porch is original to the house although it took some "beefing" up of the floor joices underneath to create additional stability, and some blood, sweat and tears to sand, prime and paint to seal it against the elements. Looks great now and some of that original character comes through loud and clear adding the vintage look that we love.