Saturday morning, my dear husband arose at 5:30, had his morning coffee and by 6:00 am, he had started on his assigned chore: painting the kitchen in old 1925-built Colonial Revival. I helped a bit, but he did the lion’s share of the work on Saturday. Sunday morning, I arose at 3:30 am and started taking down cabinet doors and emptying drawers, so that we might get those painted quickly as well. On Sunday, he rested and I worked.
At noon on Sunday, professional painter (and good friend) Tory Newman joined us, helping expedite the process. Yesterday at 4 pm, we were pulling up drop cloths and wiping down countertops. It was done. And the result was transformative. Never in my life have I seen three gallons of paint (ceiling, walls and cabinets) make such a difference. As Tory says, “Now you have a high end kitchen to match the rest of your high end house.”
We went from tired beige walls and tired beige cabinets to deep red walls and strikingly white trim and cabinets. And we patched a few old cracks along the way, giving the walls a more unified and solid appearance.
Pictures are below.
And what’s the reason for all this work? We’re selling this grand old manse. Asking price is $319,900. If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment please contact the Realtor.
Ready for the tour? Enjoy the photos below!
Click on links to read parts one, two and three of this story.
The look of the new kitchen (new paint) is just dazzling. Had I known how beautiful it would turn out, I would have done this years ago!
My favorite feature of the kitchen is the large windows over the sink.
The gas stove was installed less than a month ago. Still shiny new!
The cabinets have been painted bright white. Lots of work!
kitchen
And I'll miss this massive refrigerator with an ice and water dispenser.
A view from the doorway.
The long end of the kitchen has a fish in a fry pan that we bought at the Stockely Gardens Art Show in 2009. It's always been one of my favorite items, and now it matches the kitchen! Fishie does not convey. 🙂
That's one happy fish!
Wayne, after being permitted entry into the kitchen. Teddy is hoping Wayne is going to drop some food.
The house at 3916 Gosnold Avenue.
Classic lines and high-quality workmanship make this a timeless beauty.
The living room is awash in light with a western and eastern and southern exposure. The living room is 25 feet long and 13 feet wide.
The spacious dining room has four windows (six feet tall!) and has beautiful oak floors.
Visitors to our home frequently comment on the beautiful foyer.
Original french doors to the living room and dining room are still in place.
A view from the staircase.
Another view of the foyer.
The house is also a gardener's delight, with provisions to collect and store more than 200 gallons of rain water.
Your own private farm awaits: Tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, zucchini, strawberries, carrots and lettuce will be ready for harvest in about 30 days.
And they all live together in peace - in a fully enclosed living space - safe from racoons and squirrels.
And the world's most perfect strawberry, from my garden.
And a flower garden, too!
Carrerra marble under radiator and toilet complement the hex flooring. Work was done in Spring 2010.
Bathroom was restored to its original 1920s appearance.
This 1930s vintage thermostat works beautifully, controlling a 2011 high efficiency gas boiler.
It's the little things that make an old house a special home. Vintage doorbell installed in 2008, and it has a beautiful chime!
Front entry foyer is 11 feet wide and 25 feet long.
Spacious sunporch has built-in bookcases that are 9-feet tall.
Little house (address is 3916-1/2) has a floored attic, vintage windows and slate roof.
Another view of the little house.
Private, off-street parking and a uniquely large yard for Colonial Place make 3916 Gosnold Avenue a quiet oasis amidst a sea of classic old houses.
View from the street.
Sideyard summertime view.
And I saved the best for last: The Perfect Pergola. The design came from a 1924 architectural magazine. Note hipped roof with slate shingles.
Another view of the pergola. Dog does not convey.
To schedule an appointment, leave a comment below or contact the Realtor.
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Wow! What a beautiful home! Nice work!
Thanks, Daniel. It’s a beautiful price, too! (For a buyer, that is!)