“Before & After ~ The Rebirth of “Yeller”
I met Britt and Keith at my first book signing event for “Restoring Your Historic House” just before Christmas in 2019. They told me about their project house, nicknamed “Old Yeller,” and bought a copy of the book. “Yeller” is just a couple towns upriver from where I live, so I’ve been able to follow along with their progress.
I am happy to now be able to share the before and after of “Old Yeller.” The c. 1870 Italianate style home in Richmond, Maine, was in pretty rough shape when Britt and Keith bought it. Keith was told he should tear it down and put in a modular home. Fortunately, they saw through the piles of junk and vandalism and recognized the inherent quality and character of the house.
No longer yellow, the house formerly known as “Old Yeller” hit the market this past week and is looking for its next owners. Check out the “after” interior shots in the listing: http://zillow.com/…/11-Hathorn-St…/85010746_zpid
The photos will make clear that although the house was rehabbed with the intent to resell, the eight-year project was in no way a “flip.” Flips are fast and cheap, with all the quality that’ll get you (not much). This has been a labor of love and respect for the history and character of the house. The new owners will be very lucky to get it!
I wrote “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” to give people a one-stop, go-to source for information on all historic house rehab and restoration aspects. It is gratifying to know Britt and Keith’s copy of the book has been well used.
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