A tasty salad of tender pea shoots. Handfuls of fragrant herbs for the stew. Snack veggies for lunch boxes.

Keeping a fresh supply of greens and herbs on hand can be challenging as the growing season winds down, or if you don't have a garden. But now you can plop a planter anywhere in your house, set a few timers, and in about 10 days you'll be nibbling greens like a contented rabbit. All year round.

There are a variety of indoor grow gardens on the market that come with everything you need: planter, planting medium, seeds, fertilizer and a high-intensity grow light. Smart tech and remote controls adjust lighting and moisture levels, so even if your thumb's not the greenest, you can still find success.

Linnea and Tarren Wolfe of Vancouver, B.C., decided to design a home grower after watching their kids gobble up sunflower and pea-shoot microgreens "like potato chips."

Their Urban Cultivator looks like a wine fridge. It comes as a free-standing unit, topped with a butcher block, or it can be installed under the counter and hooked up like a dishwasher. The company offers an extensive seed selection, but anything from your local garden center will grow. (www.urbancultivator.net)

Linnea Wolfe advises home gardeners to do some research into the benefits of the edible, immature greens known as microgreens.

"Most of them only take about 7 to 10 days to grow," she says. "You can mass-consume them, and the health benefits are extraordinary."

The indoor garden trend is part of a, well, growing movement, says New York landscape architect Janice Parker.

"The technology of these kits simplifies hydroponic gardening at its best, and makes it available to all," she says. You don't need a yard, or favorable weather.

"What a pleasure to have fresh herbs, flowers and vegetables, and experience a connection to nature no matter where you are," says Parker.

She thinks these kits shouldn't just be relegated to the kitchen.

"I'd put them anywhere - dining room tables and coffee tables come to mind. Or in 'dead' spaces that have no light or interest," she says.

She recommends growing plants with both flavor and flair: "Chives, dill, rosemary, fennel, basil and nasturtiums all have gorgeous flowers and beautiful foliage."

Miracle Gro's line of Aerogarden indoor planters includes the Sprout, which is about the size of a coffee maker and suitable for herbs, as well as a larger model in which you could grow just about anything. Pre-packaged seed pods like lettuces, cherry tomatoes, herb blends and petunias come ready to pop in the planter. An LCD control panel helps adjust lighting and watering needs. (www.miraclegro.com)

Click & Grow's planter is compact. It has room for three plants, and an integrated LED light pole and special lightweight soil are included. The planter comes in white, gray or beige. There's a walnut wood case available for the herb model. (www.clickandgrow.com)

LA Urban Farms' vertical garden would make a vibrant addition to a sunny kitchen or sunroom. A circulating pump brings a soothing burble of water up and through the tower-shaped planter.

So what to grow in it, if you're a novice?

"Leafy greens such as arugula, kale and butter lettuce, and herbs such as parsley, cilantro, thyme and oregano prove to be easiest for indoor growing," says LA Urban Farms' founder, Wendy Coleman of Los Angeles. "These plants require less light, have an easy germination process and typically grow more quickly than other produce."

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The following building permit information has been obtained from the Hardin County Planning and Development Commission and Elizabethtown Planning and Development. The name of the applicant, applicants address and use of permit are listed.

Weston Conway, 1232 Summit Road, Eastview. Use: Detached accessory structure.

Karen Hill, 1595 Glendale-Hodgenville Road West, Glendale. Use: Detached accessory structure.

Docvo Enterprises, 128 Habersham Drive, Cecilia. Use: Detached accessory structure.

Thomas Russo, 1350 Brizendine Lane, Vine Grove. Use: Detached accessory structure.

Bradley Hunt, 40 McDreamy Court, Rineyville. Use: Detached accessory structure.

Peter Jocham, 644 Flushing Meadows Drive, Rineyville. Use: Basement finish.

Linda Ammons See, Lot 1, Ammons Estate, Rineyville. Use: Double wide.

Wade Helm, Valley Creek Road, Elizabethtown. Use: Single wide.

Jason Phillips, Section 2, Lot 35, Arlington Forest Subdivision, Rineyville. Use: Single-family residence.

Docvo Enterprises, Section 3, Lot 4. Habersham Subdivision, Cecilia. Use: Single-family residence.

Docvo Enterprises, Section 3, Lot 4.8 Habersham Subdivision, Cecilia. Use: Single-family residence.

Brandon Goodman, Lot 4, Seagraves Farm Subdivision, Elizabethtown. Use: Single-family residence.

Overlook at Buffalo Creek, 111 The Loop, Elizabethtown. Use: Assembly, Starbucks, shell structure.

Overlook at Buffalo Creek, 121 The Loop, Elizabethtown. Use: Assembly, Culvers.

Walker Lane Boutique, 114 W. Dixie Ave., Suite A, Elizabethtown. Use: Commercial, remodel.

Hardin Memorial Health, 913 N. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown. Use: Institutional, sterile processing equipment.

Severns Valley Baptist Church, 1100 Ring Road, Elizabethtown. Use: Assembly, addition.

Alan and Bonnie McKeag, 105 Antler Court, Elizabethtown. Use: Detached garage.

Eric and Barb Carr, 631 Foxfire Road, Elizabethtown. Use: Single-family home, sunroom addition.

Radcliff Homes Inc., 216 Huckaberry St., Elizabethtown. Use: Single-family residence.

E-town Homes Inc., 214 Huckaberry St., Elizabethtown. Use: Single-family residence.

Charles Ferguson, 611 Nicholas St., Elizabethtown. Use: Single-family residence.

Will Harris Homes LLC, 253 Harmony Way, Units A and B, Elizabethtown. Use: Multi-family residence.

Will Harris Homes LLC, 220 Harmony Way, Units A and B, Elizabethtown. Use: Multi-family residence.

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By Michael Smith, Contributing Writer

Ever picture your next home in an ideal quiet, heavily treed neighborhood within a short walk to a waterfront park and a short drive to the local business districts and schools, while you relax with a beverage by the pool?

If this is what you envision for your next home, then this weeks Home of the Week may turn your dream into reality with a quaint, cozy home located in Fairhaven.

Set on a corner lot two blocks from Fort Phoenix in a desirable, serene neighborhood, this four-bedroom Dutch Colonial home offers warmth and regality in design, while also being convenient in its location in short proximity of leisure, schooling, and shopping. So take advantage of the nearby tennis courts, bike paths, and marina!

Built in 1935, the home has plenty of space for any sized family with two floors, a partially finished basement, and an attic that can be used for storage or made into a bonus room.

The ground floor offers a classic floor plan that includes a grand entry hall with hardwood maple floors as soon as you cross the threshold.

To the left, the living room is bright and airy with large windows with shudders, hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace to keep you warm during the throes of New England winters.

To the right of the entry hall is the formal dining room. Also bright with wainscot walls, the dining room adds class to your dining experience with glass French doors, a stylish chandelier, a built-in china cabinet, and hardwood floors.

Nearby the dining room is one of the highlights of the home: the four-season sunroom. Equipped with large windows and access to the backyard deck through glass sliding doors, the sunroom will be a popular destination to relax during any season as it is equipped with heat and a ceiling fan and light fixture.

The kitchen provides all you need in making your grand feasts with plenty of cabinets, modern appliances, and countertops. The kitchen also has access to the backyard and has a nook that makes a great computer station so you can download the next great recipe.

The second floor is special in that all four bedrooms are on each corner of the home and are similar in size and design, meaning you can have your choice in which one you would like as a master bedroom, home office, guest room, or an exercise room.

In addition, the second floor has a full bathroom and a vestibule with enough space for accent furniture such as a roll-top desk and chair to add sophistication to your home.

If youre in the need for storage space, the home features an attic that also can be made into a bonus room for entertainment. For more storage space, the partially finished basement offers solutions other than storage. The basement features a half-bathroom, a separate shower stall, a laundry area, and several rooms that can be used as workspaces and offices.

For the backyard, the epicenter is the large in-ground pool. Fenced all around, the pool will provide years of summer fun and relaxation. The backyard also includes two storage sheds, gravel and stone pathways with benches creating a peaceful aesthetic, and a paved patio area.

The backyard deck also has distant westward views of Fairhaven Harbor and the waterfront.

To fully appreciate what this unique home has to offer, please call realtor Bette Hamilton of Olde Dartmouth Realty at 508-965-3889 or email her at bette@oldedartmouthre.com to schedule your own private showing of what could be your own slice of suburbia.

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Home of the Week: Classic Fairhaven Colonial offers a peaceful paradise - SouthCoastToday.com

The yellow colonial house at 17 McLaren Road is walking distance to Royle Elementary School and less than a mile to downtown and the Metro North train station.

The yellow colonial house at 17 McLaren Road is walking distance to Royle Elementary School and less than a mile to downtown and the Metro North train station.

The formal living room has a red brick fireplace painted white, and a door to a den or sunroom.

The formal living room has a red brick fireplace painted white, and a door to a den or sunroom.

The kitchen features a backsplash of gray glass tiles and Carrera marble on a long peninsula-like counter/breakfast bar, which separates the kitchen from the family room and breakfast area.

The kitchen features a backsplash of gray glass tiles and Carrera marble on a long peninsula-like counter/breakfast bar, which separates the kitchen from the family room and breakfast area.

The formal dining room has two built-in corner china cabinets with decorative molding and a sliding door to the wood deck.

The formal dining room has two built-in corner china cabinets with decorative molding and a sliding door to the wood deck.

The family room has a cathedral ceiling with a ceiling fan, four skylights, bookshelves, an entertainment center and French doors on the rear wall to a small wood deck and the backyard.

The family room has a cathedral ceiling with a ceiling fan, four skylights, bookshelves, an entertainment center and French doors on the rear wall to a small wood deck and the backyard.

The den, or sunroom, has three walls of casement windows, bead board ceiling, and a shelf for storage of board games, books, and electronics equipment.

The den, or sunroom, has three walls of casement windows, bead board ceiling, and a shelf for storage of board games, books, and electronics equipment.

The house sits on a largely level property of just over a third of an acre comprising attractive landscaping with rhododendron and boxwood shrubs, perennial flowers, tall trees, and large rock outcroppings.

The house sits on a largely level property of just over a third of an acre comprising attractive landscaping with rhododendron and boxwood shrubs, perennial flowers, tall trees, and large rock outcroppings.

A large wood deck between the house and garage can be accessed from the dining room and kitchen.

A large wood deck between the house and garage can be accessed from the dining room and kitchen.

A large wood deck sits between the house and garage and it has privacy fencing on the side that faces the street.

A large wood deck sits between the house and garage and it has privacy fencing on the side that faces the street.

On the Market: Bright, sun-filled, charming colonial

DARIEN The waning gibbous moon is in the sky over Darien this week. It wont be visible as a 24-percent waning crescent moon until next week, on August 17. That particular shape is visible every day on the front faade of the yellow colonial house at 17 McLaren Road.

Each of the exterior white shutters of this house is adorned with a crescent moon cut-out. Such detail might go unnoticed by some people but, according to the Atlantic Premium Shutters website, shutter cut-outs add an eye-catching dimension and personality to a home.

In the case of this house, the shutter detail is a subtle proclamation that this updated early 20th century house has character and personality, and is worth a peek inside. It was built in 1926 and through the years it was updated to suit modern living. In 1991 an addition gave the house a larger footprint, bringing the total square footage to 2,056. The addition houses the kitchen, family room and breakfast area, which are all open, one to the other.

Even after the addition was constructed the homeowners continued to make improvements to this six-room home. They have remodeled the kitchen and replaced windows. The roof was replaced about a decade ago and it has a high efficiency boiler/furnace, newer oil tank and newer hot water heater.

The house is in a great location, just under a mile from downtown and the Metro North train station. It is also within easy walking distance of Royle Elementary School. One unusual feature is the sidewalk in front of this house and several others in this neighborhood. The house sits on a largely level property of just over a third of an acre. Its attractive landscaping includes rhododendron and boxwood shrubs, perennial flowers, tall trees, and large rock outcroppings.

Belgium block lines one side of the driveway that leads to the one-car garage and a slate path to the covered front entrance marked by two columns. The front door is framed by sidelights and a fanlight transom topped with a keystone. Inside, a small foyer provides access to the formal living room, which has a red brick fireplace painted white, and to the formal dining room. The living room has a door to a den, which could also be used as a sunroom. It has three walls of casement windows, bead board ceiling, and a shelf for storage of board games, books, and electronics equipment. The dining room has two built-in corner china cabinets with decorative molding and sliding door to the wood deck, which sits between the house and garage.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE

STYLE: Colonial

ADDRESS: 17 McLaren Road

PRICE: $949,500

ROOMS: 6

FEATURES: 0.37-acre level property, move-in condition, fully fenced backyard, close to town amenities, walking distance to the downtown Darien Metro North train station and Royle Elementary School, wood deck, porch, open floor plan, one fireplace, hardwood floors, high efficiency boiler/furnace, thermal windows, skylights, walk-up attic space, professional landscaping, one-car garage, full unfinished basement, roof replaced about 10 years ago, three bedrooms, one full and one half baths

SCHOOLS: Royle Elementary, Middlesex Middle, Darien High School

ASSESSMENT: $740,600

MILL RATE: 16.16 mills

TAXES: $11,968

From the dining room a caf-style door opens into the kitchen. The kitchen features a backsplash of gray glass tiles and Carrera marble on a long peninsula-like counter/breakfast bar, which separates the kitchen from the family room and breakfast area. Appliances include an LG refrigerator and a Bosch four-burner range. A pocket door separates the kitchen from the laundry room and half bath. The family room has a cathedral ceiling with a ceiling fan and four skylights, bookshelves and an entertainment center. French doors on the rear wall access a small wood deck and the backyard, which is bordered by tall trees. Another wall has sliding doors to the larger deck.

On the second floor there are three bedrooms, including a good-size master with three closets. The full bath in the hall has a mosaic tile marble floor and bead board on the lower walls. In the hallway there are drawers and cabinets built into the wall, and a linen closet. Another bedroom provides access to the stairs that lead to the unfinished walk-up attic, which can be converted into living space.

Upcoming open houses are planned in the coming weeks. For dates and times visit http://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com.

For more information or to make an appointment to see the house contact Jo Lombardo of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 203-856-8325 or Jo.Lombardo@coldwellbankermoves.com.

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On the Market: Bright, sun-filled, charming colonial - The Darien News

American firm In Situ Studio has overhauled a mid-century modern dwelling in Raleigh, North Carolina, that had been "haphazardly chopped up" over the years.

The Ocotea House is situated within a suburban neighbourhood dotted with mature trees. The brick, ranch-style home was built in 1959 and had been significantly altered over the years.

"What was originally a clean image of midcentury residential architecture had fallen into disarray," said In Situ Studio, a local firm established in 2010.

"The basement had been haphazardly chopped up to accommodate additional bedrooms, the main floor and public spaces had been reconfigured in an odd way, and a very poorly built sunroom had been added to the right side."

The architects set out to remove the modifications and uncover the home's original character. In addition to new finishes inside and out, the firm added and removed elements and restructured interior spaces.

"The house now sits comfortably in its midcentury neighbourhood, a stark alternative to the method of buy, bulldoze, build-out that currently plagues Raleigh's first-ring suburbs," said the studio, which previously designed a cabin in a North Carolina forest.

On the east side of the home, the team did away with the sunroom and replaced it with a covered carport that extends the line of the roof. A new elevated deck was added to the street-facing elevation, which introduces "a floating, thin aesthetic to the formerly heavy front facade".

Red brick was painted blue, and soffits were painted white.Trim and mullions were painted black, which lendsa crisp look to the exterior.

"We considered a range of colour palettes, from light to dark," the architects told Dezeen. "In the end, we felt the darker colour made the house feel more trim and worked well with the palette of the surrounding site, including several large white oak trees and a beautiful cedar tree at the front of the property."

The team did remove select hedges and trees that were overgrown or needed to be cleared to make way for a new, buried power line. "In the front, we kept a planted area of trees, but limbed them up to allow screened views of the house from the street," In Situ said. The rear yard was also cleaned up, with plants like gardenias and white oaks left in place.

Inside, a wall between the living room and kitchen was removed, resulting in an open area punctuated with a large brick fireplace. The ceiling, including its exposed beams, was painted white, giving the room a light and airy feel. In the kitchen, the team replaced dated decor with modern walnut cabinetry.

The cramped master suite, located on the ground floor, was overhauled. The team raised the ceiling and enlarged closets.

It also redesigned the bathroom, adding a shower with frosted glass walls that are visible in the bedroom.

"While it is only marginally larger than the tiny original bathroom, the main feature is what we call a lantern shower," the studio said.

"This shower is about half the square footage of the bathroom, is surrounded by frosted glass on the two sides that face the bedroom, and has a large skylight in the ceiling. This fills the entire master suite with light."

In the basement, the architects created a new bedroom and family room. The lower level also contains a garage, laundry room, bathroom and storage area.

The old stairs leading to the basement were removed and replaced with a more open scheme.

"The original stairs ran in the other direction, dead-ending at a dark landing in the corner of the basement with a door," said In Situ. "We flipped the stair to open it to the main space of the basement and left it open (no door)."

The team also added a skylight over the stair, enabling more natural light to enter thebelow-grade space.

Photography is by Keith Isaacs.

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It is highly unlikely that youd find a property quite like this one on the local market today. Complete with 42 acres of lawn and woodlands including a 7-acre parcel, multiple stone terraces, and three distinct dwellings, this Boxford listing affords boundless possibilities. Whether you are an equestrian, a hobbyist, an artist, or simply a lover of nature, this could be your perfect fit. Proudly presented by Diane Zanni of By the Sea Sothebys International Realty, it lists for $1,650,000.

This home radiates an ambiance of solidity and permanence with seamless indoor and outdoor living space in a private and rare natural setting, saysZanni. Where it is rustic in nature, it provides you with the best of both worlds by eliminating the need to head north. Here, you can be on holiday all year long.

Custom built in 1975, the main house has recently received more than $300,000 in updates, resulting in a light and bright main level. The sunken living room is striking with 30- to 40-foot wood ceilings, built-in shelving, glass doors, and a fireplace with an intricately hand-carved surround. In the kitchen, find every amenity one might expect in a home of this caliber, such as granite counters, a center island with prep sink, a generous dining area, and top-of-the-line appliances that include a Bosch dishwasher and Viking stove. What may come as surprise is the absolutely arresting cedar room a $100,000 addition by the current owner. Just a few steps down, this hand-crafted space is simply unparalleled. Wrapped in the finest of woods from around the globe, it features three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows from which to admire the grounds, stunning indirect lighting, and easy access to a working greenhouse.

Sharing this spectacular floor is a master bedroom extraordinaire that features an expansive dressing room, front-to-back stone fireplaces, an attached sunroom with secluded terrace, a tremendous walk-in closet, and an en suite bath with a striking Asian flair. Topping it all off, a curved field stone stairway leads down to a wine tasting room and 5,000-bottle wine repository. The second story of this amazing residence is home to numerous bedrooms and two full baths.

Separate living quarters complete with several rooms, a full kitchen and a bath are located above the heated, two-story garage where a car enthusiast could easily store ten automobiles. A third building with cathedral ceiling would be ideal for a yoga studio or home office perhaps, suggests Diane. Additionally, this potential horse property brings with it a barn, an animal shelter, and a man-made pond.

This home was built to very precise specifications that center around its location. In the summer, all you can see for mile after mile is green. In the fall, it is a glorious, artists pallet, says Diane. It is the serenity of this country estate that beckons to ones sole. This is a vacation lifestyle lived all year long.

An open house at 240 Main St. in Boxford is planned for Sunday, July 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information on this astounding offering, call Diane at 617-529-8844.

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42 acres

First-floor master en suite bath

Heated8-plus car garage

Barn and accessory buildings

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Diane Zanni

By the Sea Sothebys International Realty

617-529-8844

http://www.bytheseasir.com

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Boxford property affords unsurpassed craftsmanship, versatility - The Salem News

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The English Tudor house at 58 Andrews Drive in the Tokeneke neighborhood comprises stone, stucco and half timbering on its exterior faade.

The English Tudor house at 58 Andrews Drive in the Tokeneke neighborhood comprises stone, stucco and half timbering on its exterior faade.

The formal living room features a hand-carved stone fireplace mantel originally from Cambridge, England, exposed beams on the ceiling with decorative brackets.

The formal living room features a hand-carved stone fireplace mantel originally from Cambridge, England, exposed beams on the ceiling with decorative brackets.

Throughout the house, including the living room, there are numerous architectural details including decorative brackets and stained glass medallions.

Throughout the house, including the living room, there are numerous architectural details including decorative brackets and stained glass medallions.

In the living room there are two sets of French doors to the sunroom and a Juliet balcony on the second floor.

In the living room there are two sets of French doors to the sunroom and a Juliet balcony on the second floor.

The large sunroom has a slate floor, wood paneling on two walls, two walls of fieldstone and three skylights.

The large sunroom has a slate floor, wood paneling on two walls, two walls of fieldstone and three skylights.

Throughout the house, including the living room, there are numerous architectural details including decorative brackets and stained glass medallions.

Throughout the house, including the living room, there are numerous architectural details including decorative brackets and stained glass medallions.

The master bedroom suite is one of four bedrooms in this house.

The master bedroom suite is one of four bedrooms in this house.

The entrance foyer has a wide-planked wood floor and provides access into the sunken living room.

The entrance foyer has a wide-planked wood floor and provides access into the sunken living room.

The paved driveway is lined by stone walls, and it leads to the 2,912-square-foot house and its two-car attached garage.

The paved driveway is lined by stone walls, and it leads to the 2,912-square-foot house and its two-car attached garage.

The manicured backyard of this 1.4-acre property has open lawn, tall trees, and mature landscaping.

The manicured backyard of this 1.4-acre property has open lawn, tall trees, and mature landscaping.

On the Market: Majestic Tudor in Tokeneke School district with historic features

DARIEN Tudor Revival and English cottage-style houses were described in the 1928 Builders Home Catalog as a beautiful composition of shapely architectural forms, varied wall surfaces, projecting casements and rich, decorative detail.

On the website http://www.antiquehome.org, which includes the information about the home catalog, it continues that these styles were An outgrowth of the Queen Anne style favored for its storybook charm and design versatility, the Tudor Revival style was popular in many areas of the US from 1915 to about 1940. Such houses have a steeply pitched, cross-gabled roof, and decorative half timbering is common in the gable and second story on the exterior.

That description fits the English Tudor house at 58 Andrews Drive in the Tokeneke neighborhood. The bottom half of the exterior faade comprises stone while the top is adorned with stucco and half timbering. It was built in 1939 and has 2,912 square feet of incredible architectural features, not the least of which is an impressive hand-carved stone fireplace mantel originally from Kings College, Cambridge, England in the sunken formal living room. Every one of the eight rooms has diamond-shaped leaded glass casement windows, the ones on the first floor have medieval stained glass medallions.

The house sits on a knoll of a 1.4-acre level and gently sloping property. Its paved driveway, which leads to the two-car attached garage, is bordered on both sides by stone walls. The house has a slate roof and a slate path leads from the driveway to the front entrance, the door of which has a decorative leaded glass window. From the foyer step down into the living room. In addition to the fireplace it has a vaulted exposed beamed ceiling, built-in bookshelves, wide-planked pegged wood floor, and bay window.

The stained glass medallions in the living room depict various family crests. In the formal dining room there are four window medallions, each depicting what appears to be one of the seven dwarfs. At the end of each of the multiple living room ceiling beams there are decorative, hand-carved brackets; they also depict crests. There is an interior Juliet balcony on the second floor that looks down into the living room.

Off the living room there is a large sunroom accessed through two sets of French doors. It has a slate floor, wood paneling on two walls, two walls of fieldstone, three skylights, and a door to the backyard. French doors with the same diamond-shaped leaded glass open into the dining room. A multi-paned cafe-style door provides entry into the kitchen, which has a hardwood floor, ceramic tile on the lower walls, double porcelain sinks, and a built-in wine rack. The first floor also has an office, which could serve as a bedroom if necessary. It has a full bath.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE

STYLE: English Tudor

ADDRESS: 58 Andrews Drive

PRICE: $1,739,000

ROOMS: 8

FEATURES: water community, 1.4-acre level and gently sloping property, generator, professionally landscaped, deer fencing, flagstone terrace, balcony, skylights, one fireplace, stucco walls, stone walls, front and rear staircases, sprinkler system, proximity to Pear Tree Point Beach and Tokeneke Park, convenient to town and train, two-car attached garage, slate roof, pull down attic stairs, unfinished basement, four bedrooms all en suite, four full baths

SCHOOLS: Tokeneke Elementary, Middlesex Middle, Darien High School

ASSESSMENT: $1,179,080

MILL RATE: 16.16 mills

TAXES: $18,594

On the second floor, the master suite has a dressing room and full bath. Another bedroom is also en suite. Then step down into a third bedroom that has a rear staircase down to the kitchen and mudroom area.

Outside, the property has open lawn, mature landscaping, and a large stone patio for relaxing and entertaining. It is encircled by wrought iron railings. Trellises on the back of the house are covered with wisteria vines. Adding to the privacy of this property, besides is landscaping, is the configuration of the property, which abuts Delafield Island Road. That means no one will ever build behind this house.

This property is convenient to downtown, Tokeneke Elementary School, Tokeneke Park, and the train station.

There will be an Open House on Sunday (July 30), 1-3 pm.

For more information or to make an appointment to see the house contact Heather Raymond of Deirdre McGovern & Team/William Raveis Real Estate at 203-252-8645 of heather.raymond

@raveis.com.

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The classic colonial house at 165 White Oak Road sits on a property of three quarters of an acre within sight of the Brooklawn Country Club and golf course.

The classic colonial house at 165 White Oak Road sits on a property of three quarters of an acre within sight of the Brooklawn Country Club and golf course.

The front door opens into the foyer, which has a curved staircase and access to a study.

The front door opens into the foyer, which has a curved staircase and access to a study.

The formal living room has a wood-burning fireplace with built-in cabinetry on either side.

The formal living room has a wood-burning fireplace with built-in cabinetry on either side.

The sunroom has a hardwood radiant heated floor, ceiling fan, and French doors topped with an arched transom that access the front yard.

The sunroom has a hardwood radiant heated floor, ceiling fan, and French doors topped with an arched transom that access the front yard.

The study off the foyer has grass cloth wall covering, a wall of built-in shelving, and French doors for privacy.

The study off the foyer has grass cloth wall covering, a wall of built-in shelving, and French doors for privacy.

The kitchen has gray marble counters, a long center island, multi-colored earth tone mosaic tile backsplash, glass-front custom cabinetry, built-in wine rack, and high-end appliances.

The kitchen has gray marble counters, a long center island, multi-colored earth tone mosaic tile backsplash, glass-front custom cabinetry, built-in wine rack, and high-end appliances.

In the breakfast room there is a built-in window seat and two china cabinets.

In the breakfast room there is a built-in window seat and two china cabinets.

The first floor master bath has a marble radiant heated floor with a decorative basket-weave pattern in one area, a double marble vanity, shower, and large soaking tub.

The first floor master bath has a marble radiant heated floor with a decorative basket-weave pattern in one area, a double marble vanity, shower, and large soaking tub.

The former master bath is now part of a guest suite on the second floor.

The former master bath is now part of a guest suite on the second floor.

The backyard has a wood deck, small bluestone patio and it is enclosed by shrubbery and mature trees.

The backyard has a wood deck, small bluestone patio and it is enclosed by shrubbery and mature trees.

On the Market: Updated 1930s architecture in Brooklawn

FAIRFIELD The classic colonial house that was built in 1938 at 165 White Oak Road has stood the test of time. Its original living space was enlarged through the decades to its current 4,549 square feet to accommodate the needs of modern families.

When one large two-story addition was constructed in 1989 the design included a modernized floor plan. But even as the house was given an open flow there are also defined rooms that can be closed off for privacy. Thats a great feature for entertaining because certain rooms or even whole areas of the house can be opened or made off limits depending on the number of guests.

The house also blends classic architectural features of the 1930s with renovations suitable for todays lifestyle. Among the homes many updated features are the renovation and winterization of the sunroom in 1991 and a major kitchen renovation and expansion in 2012. That same year all the hardwood floors were refinished and the lower level exercise room was also completed.

In 2013 a whole house generator was installed and the driveway was repaved and given a border - the first half is bordered by a low fieldstone wall and the portion closer to the house is lined in Belgium block. A flagstone path and stairs lead to the covered front entrance, where the door is flanked by sidelights.

This gray shingle house with black shutters sits on a level and gently sloping property of three quarters of an acre and it is located in the quiet Brooklawn neighborhood with views of the private Brooklawn Country Club and golf course. Fairfield Warde High School is within easy walking distance.

Inside, to the right of the foyer is a study with grass cloth wall covering, a wall of built-in shelving, and French doors for privacy. Step down from the other side of the foyer into the formal living room, which has a wood-burning fireplace with built-in cabinetry on either side. There is also a bay window and French doors that lead into the sunroom, which has a hardwood radiant heated floor, ceiling fan, and French doors topped with an arched transom that access the front yard.

A door at the back of the living room leads into the breakfast room, which has a built-in window seat and two china cabinets. The kitchen has gray marble counters, a long center island, multi-colored earth tone mosaic tile backsplash, glass-front custom cabinetry, built-in wine rack, and high-end appliances including a GE Monogram range top and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Off the kitchen is the two-story sizable addition that includes the formal dining room and first floor master bedroom suite.

The dining room has a red brick floor-to-ceiling fireplace, colonial blue-colored wainscoting on the lower walls, on the exposed ceiling beams and the woodwork. There is a built-in corner china cabinet, a half bath with a marble floor, and a door to a small raised bluestone patio/balcony. In the back hall there is a rear staircase to the second floor family room, a door to a wood deck, a laundry room with a sink, an office with wall-to-wall carpeting and a bay window, and access to the three-car attached garage has a tile floor.

The spacious master suite has a tall cathedral ceiling with trestle beams, a red brick fireplace, three closets - two of them walk-in, a ceiling fan, and a door to the deck. The master bath has a marble radiant heated floor with a decorative basket-weave pattern in one area, a double marble vanity, shower, and large soaking tub.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE

TYPE OF HOUSE: Colonial

ADDRESS: 165 White Oak Road

PRICE: $1,095,000

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 12

FEATURES: 0.75-acre level and gently sloping lot, new generator, wet bar, all window treatments, audio system, some new appliances, exercise room, balcony, wood deck, bluestone patio, three fireplaces, exterior lighting, two new oil tanks, freshly painted interior, ceiling fans, storm windows, Thermopane windows, front and back staircases, attached three-car garage, zoned heat, attic, partially finished partial basement, close to Brooklawn Country Club, easy walk to Fairfield Warde High School, five bedrooms, four full and three half baths

SCHOOLS: Stratfield Elementary, Fairfield Woods Middle, Fairfield Warde High

ASSESSMENT: $747,950

TAX RATE: 26.59 mills (new rate as of July 1, 2017)

TAXES: $19,035 (* may be different with new mill rate)

On the second floor there are four bedrooms. The original master bedroom is now a great guest suite with a dressing room, built-in dresser drawers, and full bath. Another bedroom has pine paneling on the lower walls and a small window seat with storage. Just outside that bedroom there is another built-in cedar window seat. This floor also has a sitting room. Over the first floor master is the large family room, which has a wet bar.

There are two separate sets of stairs to the basement, which has an exercise room.

For more information or to set up an appointment to see the house contact Carol McCullough or Alex Goossen of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties; McCullough at 203-521-2781 or cmccullough@bhhsne.com and Goossen at 518-774-5321 or alexgoosen@bhhsne.com.

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Cass County brides over the past 10 decades not only said yes to the dress before exchanging nuptial vows, but also agreed to display their or their relatives wedding gowns at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House throughout June.

We had 25 wedding dresses and wedding ensembles displayed, said Kurk Shrader, Executive Director of the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation. Fifteen different weddings were represented in the display with brides or family members of the brides from any of 11 communities.

In the Aldrich sunroom, Marge Clements of Lincoln showcased her wedding dress while Elmwoods Maechelle Clements had her beautiful gown in the living room.

Kami Voboril of Lincoln and her mother Sue Connor of Elmwood displayed their respective dresses in the dining room. Carol Bley of Murdock utilized the breakfast nook for a wonderful display of wedding cake toppers.

Aldrichs study proved a perfect place for bridal attire worn by Colleen Winter of Elmwood and her mother Naoma.

In the southeast bedroom of the house, Judy Hendrix of Murdock displayed dresses worn by her full wedding party.

In the northwest bedroom upstairs was a trio of beautiful bridal gowns worn by Sherri Wilson of Avoca, Coleen Shrader and Morgan Brunsting of Lincoln. In addition the flower girls dresses were displayed. The display represented three generations.

The wedding dress worn by Paula (Rueter) Trutna, Judy Hendrixs mother, was featured in the northeast bedroom. Trutna was married in the 1940s. Clara Steinhoffs dress from the 1940s was also displayed there. Steinhoffs dress was loaned by her daughter, Cindy Drake.

A 1910 wedding dress and wedding photo of Marylyn Timms grandmother of Murdock was displayed in the southeast bedroom.

In addition to the dresses and wedding toppers, Drake displayed vintage Nancy Ann and Madame Alexander wedding-related dolls.

Many people helped set up the displays for the showing. Dresses were displayed with the help of the people making the loan and Aldrich board members, Shrader said. A special thanks goes to Cindy Drake, who designed the bride doll exhibit, and Carol Bley, who created the cake topper display.

Shrader said more than 160 attended the bridal exhibit in June.

We currently have a Salute to Veterans exhibit with a tribute to Capt. Charles Aldrich, who served in the Spanish-American War, Shrader said. Also on display are uniforms and military items from 20 other local veterans from many other wars and conflicts.

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Remodeling a home is no easy feat. Many times, however, its unnecessary to do a full home remodel when a room addition can give a client what he or she is really seeking.

Designers like Jill Worobec at Mosby Building Arts help clients achieve their dream home without having to leave the one theyre in. Mosby handles ground floor additions, adding a story to the home, family room, breakfast room additions, sunroom and more. Mosbys professionals can even help clients add a new wing to their home or simply assist with space planning.

When a previous Mosby client came to Worobec looking to add a master suite and deck to her home, Worobec figured out how to best implement the vision to the University City ranch home.

For the master suite, the client planned to expand her house into her backyard. She wanted to take her current master bedroom location, flip it with the location of the guest bedroom and push the back wall out. This would enable her to have a large master bathroom with new closets. For the existing master bedroom, she sought to make it a secondary master bedroom when family came to visit.

Worobec got to work and made her clients dream a reality all while keeping with the homes existing theme.

She and the Mosby staff pushed the master bedroom out 3 feet and put in a new cedar deck to create a nice outdoor living area.

The client also wanted to vault her ceiling, so we were able to do that and install a chandelier, Worobec says.

In the master bath, the client had a lot of fun shopping, Worobec says. She was very open to not having a shower door, so we did an open shower with a rain head and handheld. We put in a half-wall and double vanity, too. It was a very confined space, but we were able to maximize it.

One key component to maximizing the space was elevating the vanities. Worobec says they sit about 9 inches off the floor to make the space appear bigger.

We think things through very thoroughly at Mosby, Worobec says. Even in the earliest stages, were planning how to achieve what the clients want to do. We work as a team to make sure the final outcome is exactly what the clients were expecting.

Mosby Building Arts, 645 Leffingwell Ave., Kirkwood, 314-909-1800, mosbybuildingarts.com

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