A complete ‘tip’ to ‘toe’ renovation of this majestic 1829 Stone Farm House created the perfect rustic fishing cottage for the owners and their family.
The homeowners’ vision was to take this ‘well worn’ 1829 Stone Farm House and create a rustic yet elegant fishing retreat for their family to enjoy. The project is highlighted by a perfect combination of modern, efficient systems and features that are historic in character and custom built to meet the flavor of the cottage.
The process required a complete ‘gut out’ down to the bare stone, leaving only the exterior stone walls and the staircase to the second floor. The third story and roof structure were entirely rebuilt, accommodating a new suite for guests or staff. New historically accurate windows and doors were installed with custom milled trim. State of the art mechanical systems, housed beneath the new rear patio, were installed including radiant and hydronic heating and air conditioning throughout.
During demolition, a third stone fireplace was discovered behind a plaster wall that has become a functional centerpiece in the master suite. The exposed stone, real plaster walls and new antique barn wood floors add to the interior character of the cottage. The lower level contains the family’s living space found in the new all glass conservatory and historic country kitchen with open hearth fireplace, ‘Bronte’ stone floors and hand crafted Butternut built-ins & trim. The ‘rod room’ is rich with wood built-ins, stone floors and a glass ceiling. Outside the kitchen door is the new stone & brick patio with a beautiful view of the Cherry Creek and new landscaping.
Specialty Sunroom
Poconos Builder Awards 2009
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This beautiful all glass ‘sunroom’ makes the perfect addition to a fully renovated 1829 Stone Farm House creating both an elegant “English Style Conservatory” and a bright room perfect for tying flies.
The homeowners, in designing this large glass addition housing an ‘English Style Conservatory and Fishing Room,’ wanted to add a comfortable living space to a rustic fishing cottage that would allow them to enjoy spectacular views of nature. It does just that.
The exterior real stone veneer was specifically chosen and painstakingly installed to match the existing stone house. An elaborate HVAC system with buried duct work, radiant floor heating and state of the art equipment were installed to keep the space comfortable year-round. The stone floors and plaster walls helped to tie this new space back to the historic stone cottage. The aluminum and glass structure itself, with 20 foot high ceilings and 8 foot doors, was married seamlessly to the exterior stone of the cottage creating a beautifully rustic element in both spaces.
Both the conservatory and rod room open to the outside creating separate access for the fishing room, and those muddy boots, as well as direct entry to the conservatory from the brick patio or side yard.
Kitchen Remodel over $15,000
Poconos Builder Awards 2009
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An elegant new kitchen adds value as well as efficiency and comfort to daily living and entertaining.
The owners of a historic home in the Hill Section of Stroudsburg had dreamed for years of updating their cramped and dated kitchen. Dreams became reality when we were asked to create a spacious new kitchen for them in the spring of 2008.
The transformation was dramatic. Lots of care was given to the planning and style of their new space. The new kitchen had to match the era of the historic home. Some of the finishes between the hardwood flooring and the nine-foot ceilings include: lots of custom, two-tone painted cabinetry for storage of cooking essentials, state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Careful attention was given to lighting; with recessed lights as well as under cabinet lights and three pendants hung over the spacious center island. Some additional features include a lovely tiled backsplash, crown moldings throughout and a central audio system. The new kitchen also incorporates a soft-seating area for reading, watching TV or doing homework while mom prepares dinner.
Ken & Co. Aveda Salon Stroudsburg Area
2008Pocono Builders Association Award Remodeling Commercial
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Ken & Co. Aveda Salon
The complete interior & partial exterior remodel of this historic downtown building created a beautifully modern and efficient space for the owner’s successful salon & spa, while keeping and enhancing its 100 year old character.
The owner’s desire in renovating this historic 100 year old downtown building was to create a modern, more efficient and beautiful space for his salon & day spa, occupying the first two floors of this 3 story multi-use building, while keeping & emphasizing its historic features & character. This was accomplished by opening up the two sides of the main level to take advantage of the high ceilings, free span space and large store front windows in order to create separate areas of the business one side retail and the other salon. This main level includes a wonderful mix of old and new from the ornate tin ceilings & historically recreated front windows and doors to the custom maple cabinets, low voltage lighting, exposed spiral duct work, all new mechanical systems & river rock wall. The 2nd floor was also completely reworked to open up small cramped hallways and rooms and create an inviting peaceful spa environment. This second level features an exposed original brick wall, custom cabinetry; new hand scraped wood floors and all new mechanical systems.
The greatest challenge in doing this project was replacing all the mechanical systems within the brick walls and heavy timber floors of the structure; to include new electrical, plumbing, security & audio from the basement thru the 2nd floor and new high efficient HVAC systems on each level. This project also included complete exterior re-painting, automated fire doors, emergency lighting and installation of a “dumb waiter” from basement to 2nd floor.
