Exposed brick, soaring ceilings and an oversized tree-shaded lot are just a handful of architectural and natural elements that make 3709 Maplewood Avenue an iconic home in Old Highland Park.

Originally designed by Dallas architect Overton Shelmire as his personal residence, the traditional 5,455 square foot home blends cozy elegance with updated spaces tailor made for entertaining and relaxing. It channels New Orleans with its distinctive style and enclaves of hospitality.

The four bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home sits on a gorgeously green oversized lot that features multiple patios, a large grassy yard with room to roam and a lavish swimming pool, complete with fountains and glorious views of the treetops. The current asking price is $3,850,000.

3709 Maplewood welcomes guests the moment they walk across the threshold and sets the tone for celebrations of all sizes. The first floor features multiple living and dining areas, plus a second service kitchen for entertaining. This is a house built for enjoying time with friends and family.

The main dining room is full of personality, thanks to a charming brick wall and fireplace on one side and natural light from expansive windows on the other. The house flows seamlessly, with an inside/out feel. Everywhere you look, sunshine and the propertys lush foliage beckon.

The pice de rsistance of the first floor is the charming and romantic master bedroom. The conical vaulted ceiling is stunning, while yet another fireplace ensconced in the homes signature brick anchors the room. Double doors leading to the swimming pool can be opened, making the room even larger. The master bathroom is finished with luxurious touches like dual sinks, white marble countertops, extensive storage and more of that perfect natural light.

The second floor boasts an impressive 24 foot by 18 foot game room with built-in cabinets and a convenient guest bathroom. An additional guest suite gives family and friends their own private escape, while still being just a flight of stairs away.

The perfect place for coffee in the morning or cocktails in the evening, the poolside patio rivals any resort. Towering trees and lush green grass play off the sparkling pool, while giving views of the interior of the home.

This family-friendly home is also in a neighborhood ideal for children of every age. The top-rated Armstrong Elementary School is just .2 miles from the front doors, while highly-ranked McCulloch Intermediate School and Highland Park Middle School are less than a mile away.

Maplewood channels the Big Easy with its brick walls and columns, painted wood floors, plantation shutters and welcoming French Doors.

And just like New Orleans, this house was made for letting the good times roll.

3709 Maplewood

Square Footage:5,455

Bedrooms:Four

Bathrooms:Four and one half baths

Listing Agent:Michelle Wood,214-564-0234

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CUTTING back on takeaways and eating out helped first-time buyers Adam Everiss and Laura Perry save almost 70,000 for their three-bed home in Berkshire.

The couple also lived with their parents until aged 28 and 27 before moving into their 419,950 new build house in June this year.

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Adam, 29, a top headhunter, is a higher rate tax payers earning over 50,000 a year, and Laura, 28, who works in human resources, were lucky enough not to have to make any drastic changes to their lifestyle.

But both say that its the small changes they made that helped them save more and move out quicker.

Swapping eating out and takeaways for homemade meals saw their weekly bill drop from 120 to 50, meaning they could put the spare cash into savings.

They also set up direct debits for 2,500 between them on payday, which stopped them from overspending every month, and swapping nights out for evenings at friends' houses also helped them cut back.

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The couple, whove been dating for five years now, lived 20 miles apart while they saved - Adam at his mum's house in Basingstoke and Laura with her mum in Wokingham.

We would have struggled to save so much had we been renting somewhere, Adam told The Sun.

For us, it was the little things that we changed that ended up adding up.

In two years, the couple saved 69,500 to cover a 15 per cent deposit, stamp duty and fees before reserving their home at the end of 2018.

We spoke to Adam about what it takes to become a property owner for My First Home.

It is a three bedroom semi-detached new build house in a Redrow development.

The layout works well for entertaining. There is a living room at the front and at the back a kitchen-diner with patio doors into the garden, which is turfed. Theres also a shed.

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We had a joint party to celebrate moving in and Laura's birthday with about 30 people.

The space worked really well as we can shut off the rest of the house and have a party at the back in the kitchen and garden.

We got a great upgrade through negotiations with Redrow, which included a fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven and hob and upgraded cupboards and worktops. We only had to buy a washing machine.

Upstairs we have two double bedrooms and a single. This means we can have a guest room and Laura also has her own dressing room.

We needed 69,900 to cover the deposit, fees and stamp duty.

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We put down a 15 per cent deposit worth 63,000 and the developer paid for 1,000 out of the 1,400 solicitor fees as an incentive.

Because first time buyers don't pay stamp duty on the first 300,000 we only had to pay the tax on 119,950 worth of the property. That works out at 6,500.

Weve got a two-year fixed-rate deal with Nationwide for 1.74 per cent, which is quite low.

It was a nice surprise because wed been prepared to be told we had to pay a higher rate because I'm a subcontractor on a day rate and not employed on a full-time contract.

We also thought that this might have an effect on how much we could borrow.

I had to provide several months worth of wage slips and a letter of employment but in the end we were actually offered more than we needed to borrow.

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It meant that we didnt need as big as a deposit but we decided to take out the smaller mortgage so our monthly repayments were less and our lifestyles didnt have to change much.

We took it out over 35 years and we pay 1,032 a month, plus a 350 service charge for estate maintenance.

Laura has always been a saver - shes has been saving since her first job at age 17 when she did a business administration apprenticeship.

She was only earning 9,000 a year but she still saved 50 a month, which increased over the years as her earnings went up.

It is something which her family instilled in her. If you want things you need to save for them. It encouraged me to save too.

Weve been together for five years and spent two years saving 23,000 to go travelling.

When we got back, we decided to save for a house. Laura had some savings leftover and we are fortunate to earn good money so we didnt have to change our lifestyle too much.

What help is out there for first-time buyers?

GETTING on the property ladder can feel like a daunting task but there are schemes out there to help first-time buyers have their own home.

Help to Buy Isa- It's a tax-free savings account where for every 200 you save, the Government will add an extra 50. But there's a maximum limit of 3,000 which is paid to your solicitor when you move.

Help to Buy equity loan - The Government will lend you up to 20 per cent of the home's value - or 40 per cent in London - after you've put down a five per cent deposit. The loan is on top of a normal mortgage but it can only be used to buy a new build property. You can no longer open a new account, but existing account holders have until December 1 2030 to claim the bonus.

Lifetime Isa- This is another Government scheme that gives anyone aged 18 to 39 the chance to save tax-free and get a bonus of up to 32,000 towards their first home. You can save up to 4,000 a year and the Government will add 25 per cent on top.

Shared ownership- Co-owning with a housing association means you can buy a part of the property and pay rent on the remaining amount. You can buy anything from 25 to 75 per cent of the property but you're restricted to specific ones.

"First dibs" in London- London Mayor Sadiq Khan is working on a scheme that will restrict sales of all new-build homes in the capital up to 350,000 to UK buyers for three months before any overseas marketing can take place.

Starter Home Initiative- A Government scheme that will see 200,000 new-build homes in England sold to first-time buyers with a 20 per cent discount by 2020. To receive updates on the progress of these homes you can register your interest on theStarter Homeswebsite.

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Both of us had never moved out of our parents house either. Neither of us had to pay rent or keep although we did help out with the shopping.

This really helped us to save so much - we wouldnt have been able to do it if wed been renting.

We set up direct debits for a combined 2,500 to our savings account on payday. This helped stop us from overspending.

We made small changes, which helped us save more though. We would spend around 120 a week eating out, generally getting a take away or going out on Friday and Saturday.

But we cut this back to just one per weekend, opting to cook at home instead.

Its mad when you realise how much you spend eating out - a takeaway would normally cost us around 50 and you think, how is that only for two of us?

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We also spent less on going out - but this wasnt something wed consciously decided to do.

As we were a bit older, our friends had already started to buy houses so instead of going out as much, we would go round to our mates houses for dinner and inadvertently save money.

But I wouldnt say we socialised less, just more economically.

If we had any cash leftover at the end of the month then we transferred that over to savings too.

Laura did open a Help to Buy Isa but we didn't end up using it because we didn't qualify for the bonus as youre limited to buying a house of up to 250,000 or 450,000 in London. Ours was over that limit.

We reserved the house in November 2018 and knew completion would be in May 2019 - although this ended up being June - so we had six months to keep saving to furnish the house.

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This was really when I stopped buying things such as new clothes and instead bought stuff for the house including cutlery and light fittings.

There were lots of deals over Christmas and the January sales - Sainsbury's had some good deals on homeware.

We bought pots and pans and all of our furniture brand new as we could afford to. Since putting down the deposit, I reckon weve spent between 9,000 to 10,000 getting everything we need.

I didnt realise how expensive all of this stuff was!

It was quite a big change for me as I had been living at home for 27 years and I was moving from Basingstoke, whereas Laura was more familiar with the area.

We didn't move in for a month. We moved in gradually, slowly taking in furniture, doing it all in our own time.

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It was quite a nice process not having to do it in a day. It was so much less stressful this way.

Buying your own house is so expensive, even after moving in!

Im still managing to save about 1,000 a month and Laura saves 500 or more.

But this is more for going on holiday and things - weve still got a few more places that we want to see next year.

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PHOTO COURTESY WINDSOR MILL TAVERN.

by Tim Downey

After the fire of 2017 that leveled almost the entire structure of theWindsorMill, we are proud and happy that on October 2, 2019 we opened our doors to a new beginning with theWindsorMillTavern.

Built on the garden-level and opening to a patio with a fire pit on a heated cement floor, this is one of the few areas of the old millto have survived the fire. Our construction team did an amazing job of cleaning stone, brick, and massive beams that hark back to the history of our belovedmill. Originally built in 1899, for over a century it was the centerpiece of this town.

Our interior is cozy, vibrant and inviting very conducive to a party atmosphere. We also have, through reservation, a small Wine Room seating 6 to 8 guests in a living room-like alcove with a rental fee that goes to charity.

As with many new establishments, our menu is a work-in-progress. While we consider it a very good start, we will most likely be tweaking or revising it in the months to come based on the feedback of our guests and new inspirations.

We serve upscale pub food. That might seem at first like an oxymoron until you see old familiar favorites with a new twist such as Deviled Eggs, Battered Sidewinder Fries, Pork Wings, Tavern Board that includes Game Sausage and Artisan Cheese, and Tavern Mac n Cheese with options to add Pork Belly, Grilled Chicken, or Shredded Beef. We source locally whenever possible including Great Range Bison, House of Smoke Game Sausage, and Windsor-based NoCo Beef.

And along with a full bar and outstanding cocktails, we are proud to offer an assortment of delicious and moderately priced mocktails under the menu category Designated Driver. We may be the first to identify our non-alcoholic drinks like that but hey, perhaps well start a trend we support improved safety on the road.

Were off to a great new beginning. Our venue is very attractive and our food and beverage menus are great. But what truly makes us worth your while to visit is our staff. We hire some most engaged, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff youre likely to find anywhere. They fully understand the meaning of hospitality. They are kind, attentive and excited to be part of the community and of our team.

WindsorMillTavern | 301 Main Street, Unit C |Windsor, CO 80550 | 970-833-5124

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Address 1 Fortlawn, Cappa, Kilrush, Co ClareAgent Pat Considine AuctioneersOn the outskirts of Kilrush town and 1km from Cappa pier, this house measures 195sq m (2,099sq ft). Accommodation includes an open-plan kitchen and dining room, a living room with marble fireplace, a toilet, a utility and an en-suite bedroom on the ground floor. Upstairs are four bedrooms, two with en suites, and a bathroom. There are gardens front and back. Views include the Shannon Estuary and Kilrush Marina. BER: C1Plus Great condition inside, and tastefully decoratedMinus The garden could do with some more shrubs

Address 44a Jamestown Avenue, Inchicore, Dublin 8Agent PropertyTeam Patrick MoranThis detached house has an L-shaped open-plan kitchen, living and dining room with double doors to a patio, a utility and a toilet. Upstairs are two en-suite bedrooms. The house has a drive at the front and patio at the back. BER: A3Plus Has a good energy ratingMinus Uninspiring design with mean windows and odd angles inside

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CALLOUS thieves ransacked a couples home before taking off with an unusual array of Christmas gifts.

Christmas presents, cards, and mince pies were among the items taken from the couples home, in Greensward Lane, Hockley, along with their mobile phones, watches and Euros.

The couple, who wished to remain anonymous, had returned home from dinner, to find thieves had ransacked their home after forcing a window open.

The 61-year-old woman said: We were out between 3pm and 7pm, and came home to find all the lights were on.

Theyd tried the patio door, the back door, smashed the window and tried to pop the frame to get in, and had gone through the cabinet, spare bedrooms, the office and our bedroom. They were clearly not giving up till the got in and turned the place upside down.

Theyd pulled the curtains so nobody could see what they were doing, and looked through all our teapots to find money, which is all they seemed to care about finding.

Although the fact they took the jumper, pyjamas and mince pies which wed bought for a 94-year-old family friend was a surprise, along with the 500 we had left from holiday. They even took a card which we were due to give to our neighbour for Christmas.

What were most worried about is the van key being stolen - were now having to hide the van and block it in with a car in case they come back. Its costing us 1,050 just to get the van locks changed, fixing the patio doors will cost a couple of grand, weve got to replace the frames and window, the phones were worth about 200 each, so its gonna cost thousands to fix.

The family believe at least two people were involved in the incident.

The victim added: When forensics came round they found two different glove marks, so were sure at least two people broke in. It was quite a shock to us both; my husband was in a bit of a panic at the time.

I dont really want to leave the house now if I can help it and were getting an alarm installed. I want people to be aware this is going on and ask that if anyone can help please come forward.

A spokesperson from Essex Police, said: We were called at around 8.45pm on Sunday 15 December about a burglary in Greensward Lane, Hockley.

A woman reported that suspects forced entry to a back window before taking watches, phones and other items from inside.

The investigation has been allocated to an investigative officer and we have been reviewing CCTV.

Anyone with information is asked to call Southend CID on 101 quoting crime reference 42/197893/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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ELKHART LCI Industries has announced that its Dutch subsidiary, LCI Industries B.V., has entered into an agreement to acquire Polyplastic Group B.V., a manufacturer of acrylic window and door products headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Polyplastic, a market leader in Europe, suppliesthe caravaning industry and attributes a portion of its sales to the European supermarket, trailer and e-mobility industries. Through September, Polyplastic had trailing 12-month revenue of about$60.5 million.

The transaction is expected to close in January, subject to customary closing conditions.

Lippert Components Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of LCI, supplies components for original equipment manufacturers in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries.

LCIalready produceswindows for its core customers in the recreational vehicle, heavy equipment, bus, and trailer industries in North Americabut inrecent years has expanded its window offerings into additional markets and geographies through acquisitions.

This process began with its acquisition of Sessa Klein S.p.A in 2017, which grew LCIs operational capabilities to include highly engineered window systems for both high-speed and commuter rail. In 2018, LCI acquired Taylor Made Group LLC, allowing LCI to expand into the marine window market throughout North America and Europe. LCIs recent acquisition of Lewmar Marine Ltd. in 2019 further grew LCIs product lines and manufacturing capabilities in the marine market, which includes marine windshields, patio doors and sunroofs.

Once the transaction has closed, this acquisition of Polyplastic will accelerate LCIs expansion into the European recreational vehicle, trailer, supermarket, and e-mobility vehicle window market, and allow it to introduce Polyplastics acrylic window products to its customer base throughout North America, the company said.

We are extremely excited to add Jan Peter and the rest of the Polyplastic team to the LCI family, said Jason Lippert, CEO and president of LCI. The acquisition of Polyplastic will give LCI many great opportunities around new products that will help leverage LCI in existing markets in which we have a strong presence as well as many new markets in which Polyplastic has a secure foothold.

LCI is already a premier supplier of windows and glass in many of the industries it serves, he said. By adding Polyplastics acrylic windows to the companys product lineup coupled with the continuation of its long-standing history of excellence, LCIs ability to service the European Caravan industry is set to reach an all-time high.

Polyplastics lightweight acrylic window and sunroof solutions also grant us access to several other great industries and markets in Europe that we could not have previously entered without this technology, he said. Im excited to see how Jan Peter and our current European team led by Jim Menefee, Michele Checcucci, Peter Tierney, and Joerg Reithmeier, strategic consultant for LCI, will be able to grow LCIs footprint in the European Caravan industry and beyond.

Jan Peter Veeneman, owner and CEO of the Polyplastic Group, said Polyplastic was founded by his father in 1952. The fascination for acrylic, as a new lightweight alternative for glass, was the motivation to start the company.

Over the years, passion, innovation, design, customer focus, quality, reliability, flexibility, and operation excellence have been the most important drivers for our success and present position, Veeneman said.For our next phase, Im convinced that LCI, including Jason Lippert and his team, holds the same values as Polyplastic, which is well known for cooperation with its customers.

Veeneman he wouldremain as CEO of Polyplastic after the completion of the transaction.

Menefee, Lipperts vice president of operations for Europe, said the company has long admired thebusiness and products of Polyplastic.

The addition of this business, and its great people, leadership, and innovation, will extend LCIs European product line even further into the caravan space, he said.I am excited to work with such a talented leadership team in Europe and look forward to the growth to come.

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This custom-designed home is within walking distance to the coveted Arrowhead School! The open, airy floor-plan boasts a swanky kitchen, complete with a built-in gas cooktop, gorgeous hood, double wall ovens, custom wine rack, gas fireplace and entrance to a private deck. Picture windows open up to expansive views of the mountains and the rims. The masters ensuite features heated tile flooring, dual sinks and three closets. A brand-new staircase leads to the walkout lower level, which features a wet bar, pool table, gas fireplace and entry to the outdoor patio. Relax in the resort-like backyard complete with a gas fire-pit and mature garden. Ride bikes on near-by trails, explore the rims, walk to school and drive a short distance to downtown and west-end shopping. BONUS: main-level laundry, OVERSIZED 2-car HEATED garage, garden shed, hot tub wiring, plumbed gas on deck, extra parking.

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The allure of the midcentury ranch-style house has always been that it can be modified. Add a family room or expand the kitchen by spreading out horizontally into the big backyard.

Dwellings on down-sloping lots have an advantage over the linear ranch house: These daylight ranches look like a single-level home at the street level, but go inside to find a floor below, which unlike a standard basement, has doors and windows that draw in the outside.

In this week's real estate gallery, we look at daylight ranches, in which the back of the house has a bigger view and rooms below are ready for entertaining or renting.

--Janet Eastman | 503-294-4072

jeastman@oregonian.com | @janeteastman

Hasson Company

Rec room with a bar in Lake Oswego

What are some of the benefits of a house with a lower level? Activities of all noise levels can be divided: The master suite shares the ground level with the living room and kitchen, while an entertaining bonus room downstairs has its own entry to the backyard.

Here's an example: The floor plan of the daylight ranch at 1405 Country Commons Lane allows for all the main living areas to be easily accessed from the front door.

The 4,083-square-foot house, built in 1959 on 0.56 acres, is listed at $1.2 million by Pat Bangerter and Kathleen Wall of Hasson Company.

Hasson Company

Rec room with a bar in Lake Oswego

The ground-floor family room at 1405 Country Commons Lane has a vaulted ceiling. A master suite, two other bedrooms and bathrooms share this level. Windows frame views of Mount Hood and decks extend the living space outdoors.

Hasson Company

Rec room with a bar in Lake Oswego

The lower-level at 1405 Country Commons Lane has a rec room with a fireplace, bar and an outside entrance plus a fourth bedroom, third bathroom and an office.

Keller Williams Sunset Corridor

Vaulted-ceiling bonus room in Southwest Portland's Vermont Hills

The daylight ranch on 0.27 acres at 6209 S.W. Tower Way is listed at $850,000.

The 1955 dwelling has been restored to its original architectural integrity, with refinished wood floors, new roof and exterior paint, says listing agent Kristin Rader of Keller Williams Sunset Corridor.

The vintage kitchen has refinished wood cabinets, a green apple-colored counter, walk-in pantry and modern stainless-steel appliances.

There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,764 square feet of living space plus a deck and patio with sunset views.

Keller Williams Sunset Corridor

Vaulted-ceiling bonus room in Southwest Portland's Vermont Hills

The vaulted-ceiling bonus room 6209 S.W. Tower Way has a shuffleboard inlaid into the floor as well as a wet bar, fireplace and a sliding door to the patio.

Premiere Property Group

Multigenerational living in Milwaukie

The daylight ranch, built in 1955 on a 10,018-square-foot lot at 3231 S.E. Sellwood St., is listed at $475,000.

There are original hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces and 2,960 square feet of living space.

Three of the four bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms are on the main level while the lower level is set up for multigenerational living or a private apartment with its own driveway, entrance, full kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

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Multigenerational living in Milwaukie

"Spacious home with mid-century charm and thoughtful updates," say listing agents Steve Nassar and Taylor Racek of Premiere Property Group of the property at 3231 S.E. Sellwood St.

Living Room Realty

Completely remodeled daylight ranch in Arnold Creek

The daylight ranch, built in 1964 on 0.88 acres at 12132 S.W. 29th Ave., is listed at $925,000.

The house was completely remodeled with high-end windows, lighting and fixtures and sound insulation in the walls and between the floors.

There is a new roof and air conditioning system serving four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,744 square feet of living space.

Living Room Realty

Completely remodeled daylight ranch in Arnold Creek

"Rare opportunity to own this stunning mid-century modern ... on a quiet dead-end street with a fully fenced backyard with raised garden boxes and spectacular 180-degree views of Mt. Hood and St. Helens," says listing agent James Peterson of Living Room Realty of the property at 12132 S.W. 29th Ave.

Hasson Company

Floor-to-ceiling windows in Council Crest

The daylight ranch, built in 1953 on an 8,712 -square-foot lot at 4015 S.W. Council Crest Dr., is listed at $1,195,000.

The dwelling, updated with a Euro aesthetic, has wide, plank hardwood floors, white walls and modern railings. There are four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,259 square feet of living space.

Hasson Company

Floor-to-ceiling windows in Council Crest

"Master on the main and floor-to-ceiling windows bring true light in from east to west throughout the day, culminating in exquisite sunsets and big views," say listing agents Kendall Bergstrom-Delancellotti and Bianca Marzolino of Hasson Company of the property at 4015 S.W. Council Crest Dr.

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Downstairs bonus area in Gresham

The daylight ranch, built in 1959 at 17745 S.E. Richey Road, is listed at $799,000.

The updated midcentury house has seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, a downstairs bonus area and 4,302 square feet of living space.

Wall of windows overlook the backyard and pond. The 8.4-acre property also has a creek, 40-foot-by-60-foot shop, barn, orchard, pool and fenced pasture.

"Possible development opportunity on two tax lots. Buyer to do own due diligence," says listing agent Agim Kaba of John L. Scott /PTL Metro.

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Downstairs bonus area in Gresham

The living room of the updated midcentury house at 17745 S.E. Richey Road leads to a deck.

Oswego Real Estate Group

Finished daylight basement in Lake Oswego

The daylight ranch, built in 1963 at 2121 Wembley Park Road, is listed at $699,000, which is a "significant price improvement," says listing agent Lindsay Conachy of Oswego Real Estate Group.

The 0.29-acre property in the Uplands with deeded lake easement was listed in August 2019 at $714,900.

The midcentury modern dwelling has 2,592 square feet of living space. There are four bedrooms, a finished daylight basement and new plumbing, tile and fixtures in the three bathrooms.

Oswego Real Estate Group

Finished daylight basement in Lake Oswego

The 1963 dwelling at 2121 Wembley Park Road original hardwood floors.

Rose Country Realty

Eight bedrooms in Dunthorpe

The daylight ranch, built in 1979 on 0.66 acres, at 1873 S.W. Palatine Hill Road, is listed at $949,000.

The dwelling has kitchens on both levels, six bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,226 square feet of living space plus an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) above the garage with a kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

"Lots of potential and awesome income property with rents of $5,575 per month with three tenants, including the ADU," says listing agent Mitch Foteff of Rose Country Realty.

Rose Country Realty

Eight bedrooms in Dunthorpe

The house at at 1873 S.W. Palatine Hill Road has a stone fireplace.

Premiere Property Group

Lower level mini-theater in Lents

The daylight ranch, built in 1953 at 9233 SE Harney Court, is listed at $449,950. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,915 square feet of living space.

The 0.31-acre property "needs your love and attention," says listing agent Emilio Fontana of Premiere Property Group.The lower level has a bonus room with a wood laminate floor, wet bar and "an old mini-theater ready to be resurrected."

Premiere Property Group

Lower level mini-theater in Lents

There are hardwood floors, built-in cabinets and a living-dining area with a brick fireplace and walls of windows at 9233 SE Harney Court. The kitchen opens to a family room with a wood stove and sliding door to the backyard and stone patio.

Keller Williams-PDX Central

Architectural basement plans ready in Raleigh Hills

The daylight ranch, built in 1955 at 6260 S.W. Arrow Wood Lane, is listed at $695,000.

The midcentury modern has three fireplaces, three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3,271 square feet of living space.

The daylight basement with outside entrances provided ADU potential, say listing agents Chris Dawkins and Tara Murphy of Keller Williams-PDX Central. "Make it your own with included architectural plans and survey."

The 0.44 acre property has a decks, patios and a heated pool.

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Architectural basement plans ready in Raleigh Hills

The house at 6260 S.W. Arrow Wood Lane has an open floor plan and vaulted living areas with exposed beams

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Louisville, Ky. | $325,000A 1941 Cape Cod-style house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.21-acre lot

This home is in St. Matthews, a historic city that became an eastern suburb of Louisville and was absorbed into the metropolitan area in 2003. It is currently a shopping and dining destination with two large malls and multiple chain restaurants. Situated on a corner lot and partly enclosed by a white picket fence, the property is about six miles east of downtown Louisville and two and a half miles southeast of parks and boat ramps along the Ohio River. Its roof was recently updated.

Size: 2,096 square feet

Price per square foot: $155

Indoors: The front door, inset with a square of diamond-paned glass, opens to a narrow foyer with arched doorways on either side. To the right is a living room with the original wood floors, six-over-six sash windows and a gas fireplace surrounded by white tile. A door leads to a side porch that could be used as a craft room.

To the left is a dining room with chair-rail molding and a bay window. The eat-in kitchen off the dining room contains original cabinets with Formica countertops, new stainless steel appliances and laminate flooring. It opens to a family room in an addition of uncertain date with bead-board paneling, painted brick walls and extensive built-in shelves and cabinets.

A bedroom off the family room connects to a second room with a paneled wainscot that served as a nursery. Both rooms have use of a new hallway bathroom with a marble vanity top and a marble-tiled tub and shower.

Upstairs is a pair of rooms that could be used as a master and attached sitting room or nursery. These have an en suite bathroom with a bowl sink embedded in a cabinet and a combined tub and shower.

The house also has a 1,000-square-foot unfinished basement.

Outdoor space: A wood fence at least six feet high provides privacy at the back. The family room steps down to a large outdoor brick patio that is elevated a few feet above the lawn. Parking is in a detached one-car garage.

Taxes: $2,857 (2018, based on a tax assessment of $255,000)

Contact: Mac Barlow, Kentucky Select Properties, 502-938-3283; kyselectproperties.com

CenterBeam, a construction company that specializes in historic homes and has a sister real estate company that sells the renovated properties, bought and restored this 1922 stucco bungalow in 2019. It is in the Avondale neighborhood, within walking distance of several parks and restaurants. The St. Johns River, enjoyed by sailors, kayakers and fisherfolk, is six blocks away. Downtown Jacksonville is about four miles northeast. The property is not in a flood zone.

Size: 1,418 square feet

Price per square foot: $246

Indoors: During the renovation, which followed three years of vacancy, wood floors, some with a mahogany inlay, were refinished and the original wavy-glass single-pane windows were preserved. The white-brick living room fireplace and the cast-iron tub in the guest bathroom also remain.

Improvements include a new HVAC system, complete rewiring and new pipes and plumbing fixtures, 40 percent new drywall added to the existing plaster, fresh paint inside and out, and termite and beetle treatment. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new, as are the decorative light fixtures installed throughout. The roof is 10 years old.

The main entrance opens into the living room, where original cabinets with leaded-glass door fronts flank the fireplace. (The shiplap siding on that wall was recently added.) Original French doors open to a dining room with new crown molding. Beyond it is a kitchen with white-painted plywood lap-wall siding, tile floors, white cabinets with quartz countertops, a Kraus sink and other stainless steel fixtures and appliances. Hookups were installed for a washer and dryer.

The large master bedroom is off the dining room. It has three exposures, original moldings and an en suite bathroom with a glass walk-in shower and porcelain tile that resembles stone. The guest bedroom is across from the kitchen and has use of a hallway bathroom with a combined bath and shower and an aqua-painted ceiling.

Outdoor space: Tapered columns on brick pedestals support the deep wraparound front porch. Parking is in a detached one-car garage next to a driveway.

Taxes: $3,000 (estimated)

Contact: Katie Shoda or Christina Starmer, CenterBeam Real Estate, 904-885-1714; flexmls.com

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this house, known as the Wagstaff-Duddleston home after two early families that occupied it, was built by Abram Caleb Truax, one of Trentons original settlers and its first postmaster. In 2009, the house was in foreclosure and in poor condition when the current owner bought and restored it. He installed 2,000 square feet of red oak flooring, 5,000 linear feet of custom trim and a new oak staircase. He also rewired and replumbed, updated the windows, put on new exterior siding and a new roof and added two furnaces and two air-conditioning units.

Trenton is an industrial city 20 miles southwest of Detroit, with about 19,000 residents. This property is downtown, near shops, churches, schools and restaurants, less than a block from the Detroit River.

Size: 2,550 square feet

Price per square foot: $137

Indoors: Turning left from the front door takes you into a 19-by-15-foot living room with a river view that the owner covered in period wallpaper and trimmed in new moldings. This space connects to a 17-by-13-foot parlor used as a dining room; it has the same wall treatment, as well as a pressed-tin ceiling and a large fireplace.

A Dutch door leads to an upgraded kitchen, with oak cabinets with solid-surface countertops, ceramic floor tiles and stainless steel appliances. A wet bar is at one end of the kitchen, and a windowed breakfast nook at the other; in the center is an island with storage and a sink.

A master suite on the main floor includes a bathroom with an original free-standing tub. There is also a powder room paneled with knotty pine, and a new laundry room. A steep, narrow staircase rises from the kitchen to a back bedroom, presumably once used by servants.

The front staircase in the living room takes you to a wide second-story landing. To the right is a second master suite, which has wood floors and an angled ceiling and opens to a sitting room or nursery. The master bathroom includes storage-lined nooks with a tub and a commode, as well as a separate shower enclosure.

To the left of the landing is a pair of connected bedrooms. A second laundry room on this floor could be converted into an additional bathroom.

Outdoor space: Double glass doors in the breakfast nook open to a large, stamped-concrete patio. A door from the kitchen area leads to an attached one-and-a-half-car garage. The owner also built a detached three-car garage behind the house, which is reached from an alley and has a covered porch. The property includes two fenced areas, including a side yard that was used as a dog run. Dock space can be rented from the marina across the street.

Taxes: $5,039

Contact: Michelle Renee Klump, Keller Williams, 248-891-8667; kw.com

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A 58-year-old man, Quentin Rayner was peacefully sleeping at his home in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, when suddenly some unusually loud noise woke him up. On checking, he found an escaped ram in his back garden who had smashed the glass windows of a patio door.

"To say I was shocked would be an understatement," Rayner said after he discovered the damage on Wednesday morning. When Rayner first heard the noise, he had guessed it to be frost or vandals and was about to dial up the police, but was thoroughly shocked to discover a ram had banged at the window, "trying to fight its own reflection". After smashing the glass, Rayner found the animal happily chewing away on his garden plants after an awful mess was created by it.

Rayner, who is a reporter, said "I guess he must have seen his reflection in the doors and decided to have a fight." The ram was then, reportedly, returned to a local farmer who claimed to be its owner. When Rayner tried to connect the insurance company for damage cover to the occurrence, "Their response was 'that sounds unusual' but they sent an assessor out who agreed to pay up so we just have to pay the excess," reported NDTV.

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