The walls were packed with acorns and mummified squirrels, and raccoons were living in the barn. Still, one undeterred couple set out to turn this centuries-old farm into the ultimate family nest
What we did: Renovated a circa 1780 carriage house, then the 1820 main house, back-to-back.
Remodeling cost: $400,000
Time frame: Nine years and counting
Where we saved: Scoured eBay, Craigslist, salvage yards, and contractor supply houses for low-cost castoffs that suited our new-old, vintage-modern style.
Where we splurged: Carrara marble countertops in the bathroom and kitchen, where they are 5 inches deeper than standard to accommodate the beams.
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