PROJECT NOTEBOOK

PROJECT BREAKDOWN

Year built: 1958

Location: Lincoln, kassachusetts Original Architect: Walter Hill and Henry B. Hoover

Room Count: 5 bedrooms and P baths Year of Renovation: P017

Length of Renovation: 6 months

SAVE VS. SPLURGE

A major financial focus was on upgrading the infrastructure of the home to make it a more comfortable living space, especially during the cold Massachusetts winters. Adding insulation to the roof and updated heating and cooling systems throughout the home was a necessary splurge. “Areas where we were a little bit more cost effective were the interior finishes,” says Heather. While the flooring and other finishes may have fallen under the Save category, the impeccable quality is still evident.

THE OUTDOOR STAIRCASE

The staircase outside, gliding neatly over the nearby exposed granite ridge, was designed by the original architects and is very much a part of the home’s design. “Rather than excavating steps into the stone, the original design intent was to respect the natural features of the site and let the stairs just kind of touch it very lightly,” says Colin. The placement of structures in Massachusetts is important relative to areas of exposed ridge.

FULL CIRCLE

The home was built in 1958 under the general contractor Ralph S. Osmond Co. While Ralph Osmond worked on the project, his young son David would sometimes stop by after school to sweep and clean up the construction area for his dad. Years later, the current homeowners went to the local town hall to find a builder. They discovered that not only was the Ralph S. Osmond Co. still in operation, but it was headed by David who had worked on the property as a kid. After coming full circle with this project, David Osmond hung up his belt and retired.