When mix of old and new feels right – TheChronicleHerald.ca

As a home stager I am very lucky to get to meet people who ask me for my opinion, and for the most part, much is valued and used.

So when I was asked by a Realtor to take a look at an older home that had major renovations done to it and is now on the market here in the Annapolis Valley (Upper Canard to be exact), I jumped at the chance.

This home sits on 11 acres of land and is a restored landmark, a New England Planters circa 1772 to be exact. This property is deceiving. As you approach it you find yourself looking at the amount of land it sits on and how beautiful nature is encasing it, but the real surprise is on the inside. It makes you want to hang out and enjoy all it has to offer.

The homeowners welcomed me, not only with a smile. As we talked they spoke with pride of all the details that went into the changes that took place from start to finish. One of the things the Realtor had mentioned was the great kitchen, so that was stop number one.

There are no upper cabinets in this kitchen so storage was well planned. I also liked the many stations that were thought of prep, cooking, baking, etc. A great flow to the room.

I toured the upstairs bedroom and as I started to approach it I saw the doors on either side where there were balconies love it, and the open beams that set the room off were visually grand.

The living room and dining room both had updates open beam in one of the rooms but the dining area connected beautifully. And as you looked to an addition piece the sunroom/seating area, where I am sure they must spend hours it calls you to relax and enjoy the quiet.

I could envision the many entertaining evenings I could plan.

Throughout it all, the mix of old to the new felt right.

There is much to explore in this home and if you are looking, this is a great place to view.

If you think it is not worth it to transform an older home with a major renovation, then this home will change your mind. It is proof that anything is possible and infusing the new with the old can be a great marriage in the decorating world.

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When mix of old and new feels right - TheChronicleHerald.ca