Wayne Magazine May 2015 | Page 39

WOOD WORKING (Above) The dining room showcases wooden beams that run the width of the house. (Below) The original kitchen was made into a library where Pecky Cypress wood covers the walls. When the Tiefenbachers acquired the property, they replaced inside paneling with white birch, insulated the home and brought in a historical expert to rebuild the crumbling garage. The spring house that was once a water source is now a sitting area made of stone. A plaque on the house designating it a historical landmark was affixed by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The dining room, located in the main part of the old house, showcases beams that run the width of the house and are held in place by custom-cut stone. Furnished with a combination of antiques and reproductions, all rooms stay true to the rich history of this residence. An oversized fireplace warms dining guests before they pass through the spacious main entry way. In the old Lafayette Room, Delft tiles featuring ➤ MAY 2015 WAYNE MAGAZINE 37