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Article: Saltbox Living: here, a look this month at saltbox-style homes that are for sale around the country.(real estate sampler)
- Article from:
- Country Living
- Article date:
- October 1, 2007
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Although it was built in 1990, this 2-story home contains numerous old-fashioned country details, including post-and-beam construction, an open-floor plan, 2 fireplaces, custom maple cabinetry in the kitchen, and fieldstone garden walls. There are cherry and birch hardwood floors throughout the first story, and the dining room features a mural of an American scene painted by a local artist. Of 9 total rooms, there are 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. The house sits on nearly an acre of parklike land less than 2 miles from the beach in South Kingstown, R.I., and is surrounded by grassy hills and gardens, many of which were planted by the original owners. PRUDENTIAL PEQUOT ...