I adore this house and especially the steep roof. It looks untouched and all the owners have resisted putting in dormers. There are no openings on the north side either. This house was built for cold weather and I wish I knew the location. It looks like rural New England. The rubble wall is wonderful too. Love it all♡. Found here.
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I love it too. I love the steeply pitched roof and the surrounding stone wall.
I really love houses from this era, which appears to possibly be Pilgrim. So New England, possibly Massachusetts, is a good guess. It is truly perfect — especially because owners have respected its age. Kudos to all who lived in it & were caretakers of the past.
...all is grace!
Isn't it just beautiful? It looks like a "home." I've been craving that feeling lately (I think it's seasonal with me.) So many modern houses look like they manufacture parts. A home wraps around you like a soft old quilt:-)
How in the world did they ever shingle a roof with that steep of a pitch? Obviously, there's got to be a trick to it. Anyone know what it is?
oh my. absolutely Beautiful!
and I love Lady Locust's comment about it. XO
I second Anita in her comments! This house is clearly 17th century New England in its origin and is generally referred to as a "saltbox" but most houses of that design are much smaller. It speaks to the wealth of the original owners that they could afford a second story and is simply gorgeous! Thankfully, all of its owners have kept the house as original as they could all the while adding modern amenities. Just beautiful doesn't seem like enough...
Some things are better left as they are--this home is a good example. What a great setting, too.
Great question, Mama Pea. I don't know, except to say that in those days there were real artisans around, and people of that era were strong and resourceful. They had to be. Life was hard.
Mama Pea -- I think it takes really brave, well-trained men to work on steep roofs like this one. I found an article in Roofing Magazine with photos of a cable suspension system.
https://roofingmagazine.com/cable-suspension-roof-scaffolding-system/
I don't like heights and get nervous on the 4th rung of a ladder so I have great admiration for those who choose this kind of work. xo, Rosemary
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