Rural Intelligence (Page 452)

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Down The Driveway

A winding drive leads to this dramatic Federal statuesquely sited on 27 acres in Richmond. The curved staircase is immediately on display after entering the house by way of the large foyer with arched entryways opening to living and dining rooms with hardwood floors. The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom home has

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Faithful Reproduction

In South Kent, this Federal reproduction offers character without the upkeep of an antique home. Built in 1989, it has a formal dining room with a Palladian window, living room with fireplace, family room with four season porch, three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and a screened porch. It's sited

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Funky Federal

This Milan home is Federal by way of Vegas, thanks to a fun 70s-style revamp in the entertainment rooms. Built in 1810, it has an authentic period wing and a newer addition with a grotto-like indoor pool, fireside seating area and a conservatory deck. The huge, updated kitchen is in

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Food

Arethusa Al Tavolo: From A Dairy To Dining Extraordinaire

Colorado lamb tartare tenderloin By Jacque Lynn Schiller By now, you’ve no doubt heard the backstory of Arethusa al Tavolo, or at least of the fashionable names behind the restaurant’s inception. If not, a quick primer: Partners in business and life, George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis of Manolo

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Food

Recipe: Rustic Eggplant Parmesan

This week's recipe is from Berkshire-based duo The Butcher & The Baker. The Butcher is Jake, a nose-to-tail butcher/artist, who loves to cook and grew up in the woody hills of Western Massachusetts where his passion for local, fresh food was first instilled in him. The Baker

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Community

Looking Beyond The Obvious: Olana Gives Up Five Secrets

By Jamie Larson Olana is one of our region’s boldest and most beloved icons. A visit to painter Frederic Church’s living masterpiece outside Hudson, New York throughout the seasons is a tradition for many of us. But while exploring the ornate mansion and taking in the view from

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Parties

At Spencertown Academy Festival, It's All About The Books

Lisa Green reports from Spencertown. There were hors d’oeuvres and wine under the tent to commence the preview party for Spencertown Academy of Arts Center’s Festival of Books. But let’s be honest: everyone was there for first crack at the book sale. The Labor Day weekend festival

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Real Estate

Modern Treehouse

This unusual home in East Chatham was built by a master craftsman and has walls of windows that flood the house with light and act as a picture frame for the surroundings. The entire first floor flows from the kitchen to the dining room and into the living room, with

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The Famous Stillman House

The Stillman House is the first truly modern home in Litchfield and includes a main house, guest house, and a custom-designed pool which was among the earliest gunite pools in Connecticut. Cited for preservational integrity by The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation in 2014, the house features prominent use of

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Circular Conversion

Built from a silo in 1978 by its current owner, the interior is approximately 1,200 square feet of a flowing living/dining/kitchen area, all of which open to the deck and outdoors. Located at the end of a long winding driveway off one of the most scenic roads

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Holy Home

Built in 1835 as a church, this building in Williamstown was converted to a contemporary-style home in the 1980s. Maintaining the outward appearance of a church, the interior has been modified to include a kitchen, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, dining room and multiple sitting areas. Highlights of the home include

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Waterfront Contemporary

Perched on the edge of Lake Garfield in Monterey, this Contemporary is a true example of open plan living. Each living space is flush with sunlight and takes advantage of the waterfront views. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom house has an updated eat-in kitchen, two fireplaces, huge living room, spacious decking and

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