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 ➤
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