Before we move inside,

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Before we move inside,
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lets talk about the Three Rs of old houses
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First
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Whats wrong with this real estate ad?
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Lets diagram this sentence

• 1. One truth Im sure it was lovingly restored
  AND with a considerable amount of money, but
• Its not a style, its an era.
• Its not a Victorian. This example is actually a
  Four Square with Colonial Revival elements, as
  seen by the columns, and a bay window
  characteristic of Queen Anne-style houses.
• It hasnt been restored.

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Restoration

• 1. Picks a period of time and brings the
  structure back to that period.
• 2. If this house was restored no electricity, no
  microwave, no washer and dryer, etcetera

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Rehabilitate or Renovate

• To be accurate, most old homes are rehabilitated
  or renovated
• Bring back elements of its architecture, but with
  a nod to practicality.

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Remodel
. or

• Re-muddle

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Windows
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• Often the first to be replaced for energy
  efficiency, but typically youll see two windows
  divided in the middle with a sash

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• This is an ornate example, but notice how the
  window (or lights) are divided by sashes in the
  middle.

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Many will have Bay Windows
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By definition, theres no real difference.
However, a bay window typically goes to the
ground, while an oriel is smaller and bracketed
on the outside. Remember The Oriels play by
Chesapeake Bay.
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Many will also have Palladian Windows
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Three windows with a larger window in the center,
and two smaller windows on the side.
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Youll see my house has a Palladian Window.
(Its named for architect Andrea Palladio).
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Stained versus leaded glass
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• All stained glass windows arent leaded glass.
  Lead refers to the material that holds the
  stained glass in place. Often copper is used.

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Now, lets move inside
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• This ad from Rejuvenation says it all.
• When listing or showing an old house, look for
  ghosts!

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• Are there shadows where crown molding used to be?
• A wall that shouldnt be there?
• Carpet hiding beautiful floors?
• Really take the time to observe and see beyond
  what meets the eye.

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Original lighting
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Original lighting

• If new lighting has been installed, ask if the
  original is somewhere (attic?)
• If the light looks antique, but youre not sure,
  have it appraised.
• (doesnt have to be an added expense. Find a
  friend in the antiques business who can judge for
  you.)
• Push button light switches, also a plus.

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Woodwork
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Woodwork

• Most of it will be oak, but quarter sawn oak
  is an advantage.
• Oak was plentiful, thus it was used in a lot of
  trimming, flooring and furniture in the 1800s.
  Exotic woods were found in high end dwellings.

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Woodwork
Finish

• In the late 1800s shellac was the norm for
  finishing wood trim and floors.
• Often became discolored giving woodwork
  appearance or mahogany.

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Bathrooms
This bathroom, while modernized, has all the
details clawfoot tub, wainscoting,
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Bathrooms

• 1. Original claw foot bathtubs and pedestal
  sinks.
• 2. These are being reproduced and modernized all
  over.
• 3. Dont be discouraged if the finish is chipped
  or cracked.

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Kitchens
Look how this kitchen incorporates the old and
new.
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Kitchens

• 1. Rare to find intact kitchens since
  housekeeping requirements have changed
  dramatically over the centuries.
• 2. If a kitchen has been remodeled, does it
  complement the rest of the house?

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Fireplaces, stoves, radiators
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Fireplaces, stoves, radiators

• Fireplaces always add value, no matter what
  vintage.
• Many burned coal in the last years of the 19th
  century
• Inserts very popular and efficient, even those
  that mimic coal
• Tiles can easily be replaced.

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Fireplaces, stoves, radiators

• Once used extensively, fell out of favor
• Now used for ambience in certain applications
• Some burned coal
• Look for ghosts where there may have once been
  pipes (ie. Inverted plates covering holes near
  ceilings. I have several in my home)

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Fireplaces, stoves, radiators

• Home heated with boiler
• Very Dry
• Some are attractive, others UGLEEEE!

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Hardware
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Hardware

• The jewelry of the home
• Most made of brass
• Fancy stuff left for downstairs, company rooms
• Plain delegated to upstairs/family areas or
  servants quarters

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Hardware

• Sometimes hardware was a sign.
• For example, in one Maple Bluff mansion, the
  style of door knobs indicated which servant was
  allowed in which room.

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Hardware

• Not limited to door knobs
• check window locks, switch plates, and coat and
  hat hooks.
• Much is easily replaceable

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Definitions
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Anaglypta
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Anaglypta

• You may have also heard the term Lincrusta.
• Anaglypta is pressed paper, Lincrusta is pressed
  fabric, most often made of wood pulp and linseed
  oil, much the same way as linoleum is produced.

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Baseboards
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Crown Molding
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Picture rails
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Casings
Corner blocks make casings distinctive. Bullseyes
are typical
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Wall coverings

• Trim/Frieze

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Wall coverings

• Fill

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Wall coverings

• Dado

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Wainscoting
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Hardware
The ANGELS are in the details!
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Pertinent questions for sellers

• Age of structure?
• Who built it?
• Do the current home owners know the provenance
  or history of the structure.
• Are there any elements that have been removed
  ie, woodwork, hardware, lighting?. Are they
  still available?

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