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Over 150 years ago #5584533 02/05/15 08:53 PM
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My great great grandfather started building a tiny home out of timber harvested from this property in Houston Co. in 1836. Luckily it was able to be kept in the family over the years, and this past December, after being vacant for 10+ years due to the untimely death of my cousin who lived there, was passed down to us by my Aunt.

My cousin was intent on saving it, and making it liveable, which he did in the late 90's, adding on several rooms, baths etc, all built around the original structure.

Being vacant for 10 years has taken it's toll on it, leaks in roof, rats, ransacked by theives etc. but the restoration has begun. Can't wait to spend the first night there with my family.



The original house started to the left of the window, was roughly 20x20 with a loft area.


View from added living area to the back of the original house.



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Very cool. I like that the original roof is still visible from inside the new addition.

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Yeah, me too, going to get some old barnwood to put up where that plywood is.


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cheers Be interested in seeing how this progresses over time. up


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cheers Be interested in seeing how this progresses over time. up



How Cool up Love that Stone Work


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Awesome.

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Beautiful, I love old places like that.


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Very nice! Pretty cool to have heritage like that.

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Thanks, will update as we make progress.


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good luck with the renovation!

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Thats awesome!


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That's Cool!!

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cheers Be interested in seeing how this progresses over time. up



How Cool up Love that Stone Work


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Re: Over 150 years ago [Re: Tres] #5584984 02/06/15 12:00 AM
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Man how cool is that up Wow that has to exciting every time you step on the property knowing the long family history and memories made there!
Hope you find some cool family relic on the property cheers


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Awesome. Can't wait to see more up

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WOW, just to have that kind of family history would be cool, no doubt it will be a special 1st night.


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That is so cool cheers
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How Cool up Love that Stone Work


Congrats on you new project. Keep us posted with pics.


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Glad it was passed to someone who cares. Good luck on the resto, I am a little jealous..... cheers

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Very cool...Good luck on the restoration.

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This is cool.....keep us posted on pictures of the restoration.

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That will be some of the most rewarding work that you ever do. Congrats and can't wait to see the progress up


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