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A persons home is their castle, but sometimes that castle isnt big enough to accommodate all its occupants. Maybe youve got a baby on the way or an older parent is moving in with you. Maybe you need a workshop to keep up with your hobbies. Whatever the reason, its normal to outgrow your space. When it happens, youve got two choicesmove to a larger home or build an addition to your current home.

What types of additions are there and how do they add value to your home?

Bump It Out If youre not up to adding a whole new room or floor to your home, a bump-out could be a good option to add extra square footage where you need it most. If youve got a tiny kitchen, a bump-out can add 40 or 50 more square feet of space to make it easier to cook your meals, store your food or add a cozy little breakfast nook.

The cost for these add-ons vary dramatically depending on the location of the bump out and its size. They can run anywherefrom $5,000 for a small addition to $30,000or more for a large, ground level bump-out that requires its own poured foundation.

In terms of cost per square foot, these additions are more expensive than larger builds, but, in the grand scheme of things, they end up costing less because you dont usually need a ton of extra contractors or permits to add a bump out to your home.

Full Additions Full additions are the most common. These rooms add space and square footage to a home. You can add anything from a new bedroom to a new den, dining room or living roomthe possibilities are only restricted by your budget and the size of your lot.

Full additions are often the most expensive and complicated to add, requiring lots of time and money to complete. A full addition can cost more than $50,000, andthe price only goes upas the build gets more complicated.

These additions can be very time consuming, as they require you to hire various contractors to handle HVAC, electricity and plumbing, depending on the type of room being added. You will likely have to apply for permits through your city or county before construction can begin.

These additions take quite a while. If youll be staying elsewhere during the build, consider utilizing the overnight hours for constructionthe work is more efficient and is often safer than daytime construction. Its cooler, which can be essential if your home is located in a hot state.

You can save time if youre under a deadline or are looking for a way toincrease productivity and decrease project length, but dont consider nighttime construction if you have neighbors close byno matter what time of day youre building, its still noisy!

In addition to adding more space to your home, these new builds add to the resale value of your home. While you may not recoup the entire cost of the project, adding a new garage canadd around $40,000 to the resale value of your homedepending on your region.

Remodels Remodeling parts of your home gives your castle a fresh shine without knocking down too many walls. The trick to a good remodel is to have a solid idea of the finished project in mind before you start shopping for contractors. Pick one room and focus on that single room before you jump to another projectnothing looks worse than a house full of half-finished remodeling projects.

The type of remodel youre planning will determine the price and time needed to complete it. Installing new lighting in the bathroom might cost you a few hundred dollars whileremodeling your floor could cost upwards of $15,000.

Most interior remodels dont require permitting unless youre knocking down walls, though you should check with your local permit office before you start any remodels. You may need to employ the services of a professional electrician or plumber if you need to run wires or pipes into new areas.

You can save a lot of money on interior remodels by doing some of the work yourselfjust make sure you know what youre doing and dont tackle any projects youre not comfortable completing on your own.

Sunrooms Sunrooms are often unheated rooms primarily made up of windows and designed to let you enjoy the weather without having to be out in it. It can be a great place to keep your outdoor plants safe during extreme weather conditions. They are simple to install because they do not require any additional heating or cooling routing, though you might need an electrician to run wires to power any lights or ceiling fans you choose to install. An unheated sunroomcan cost around $15,000, though the price goes up depending on the materials you use. Wood framed sunrooms are less expensive than aluminum onesthose can run upwards of $22,000.

A four-season room is similar to a sunroom but is hooked into the homes heating and cooling systems. This requires an additional contractor to set up the rooms HVAC. Collectively, these rooms tend to run around $20,000, making them slightly cheaper than a high-end sunroom.

Room Conversions Do you have an extra garage or attic thats just being used for storage or taking up valuable square footage? Consider converting the room into something more useful like a bedroom, workshop or craft room. Room conversions can make that extra square footage work for you, as long as you know what youre doing or employ the skills of a contractor.

Depending on the type of conversion youre planning,expect to pay anywhere from $25,000 to $40,000. Poorly done conversions can end up costing you more money, and lowering the value of your home, so make sure everything is done properly!

Additions and modifications to your home add space, functionality and resale value in one fell swoop. Employ professional contractors to make sure all the new work is up to code. Otherwise, it might end up costing you more money than you put into it.

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Springtime inspiration in upgrading your Muskoka space http://www.muskokaregion.com/ Finally, Spearn emphasizes that people should be aware they do need a building permit. Whether you're transforming an open deck or building a new addition, a sunroom is considered a living area so there are bylaw restrictions (how close you can be to ...

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By Pam George, contributing writer Published 11:17 a.m. ET May 5, 2017 | Updated 20 hours ago

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Picture the perfect summer day near the Delaware coast. After a morning on your communitys 18-hole golf course and an afternoon reading by the pool, you watch the sunset from your patio. Maybe some neighbors will stop by for drinks, or youll meet them for cocktails at the clubhouse. The next day, you can start all over again. This is life at Plantation Lakes, K. Hovnanian Homes community of single-family homes in Millsboro.

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Just 16 miles from the coast, Plantation Lakes has only a few lots available on the Arthur Hills championship golf course. The next two buyers of any homesite in this attractive community will receive 30 percent off all structural options, such as a screen porch and extensions. Thats not all. They will also receive 50 percent off K. Hovnanians Design Gallery options. (The maximum is a $10,000 savings on $20,000 worth of options.)

K. Hovnanian has six versatile floor plans, including plans that offer one-story living which is desirable near the beach and two-story plans. The designs offer up to five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

To enjoy new construction this summer, consider one of K. Hovnanians quick move-in homes, which offer in-demand options.

Two of these homes are available immediately. The Maine II design on homesite 763, located on Glenwood Drive, has a classic farmhouse-style exterior with a welcoming front porch and an open floor plan. The two-story home has four bedrooms, including a first-floor owners suite, and two-and-half baths. The gourmet kitchen, filled with upgrades, opens to an extended family room and a dining area with a cathedral ceiling. This home, which has a two-car garage with carriage house-style doors, was $385,123. Its now $319,900.

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Located on homesite 723 on Lumberton Road, the San Sebastian is a one-story design with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths. The thoughtful layout separates two guest bedrooms from the owners suite. Both are steps from the powder room and a full bathroom. They each have a walk-in closet.

The owners suite, meanwhile, features a spa bathroom that opens into a huge walk-in closet. (You can shower and dress without disturbing your partner.)

The gourmet kitchen opens to the great room, which has a dining area and fireplace. Relax in the sunroom or on the low-maintenance screened porch. The design offers garage space for three vehicles - theres room for kayaks, paddleboards or scooters

Originally priced at $475,192, this home is now $379,900.

The Jasmine design on homesite 859 on Shelby Court will be ready in June. This appealing one-story design has turned gables and a front porch with columns that has enough room for rocking chairs and plants. There are three bedrooms, including the owners suite with a luxury en suite bathroom. The laundry room is ideally located between the bedroom and the two-car garage, so you can drop off your bathing suit before you head inside.

Another version of the Maine II will be ready in early fall on homesite 315, which resides on Belmont Boulevard. This home is currently the model, and it comes fully furnished right down to the custom window treatments, which is appealing for those who want a second home without all the fuss that comes from outfitting the rooms from scratch.

This deign includes a covered front porch topped by a covered balcony for double the style. There are four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Like the other designs, this residence has an upgraded kitchen that flows into the family room, which has a fireplace. The screened porch is large enough for effortless entertaining. This model has a two-car garage and a finished lower-level recreation room, which boasts a den and a full bath. (All the homes in Plantation Lakes have full basements, which is not always the case along the coast.) Originally priced at $575,433, its now $459,900.

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Whether you build from the ground up or select a quick move-in home, youll enjoy all the amenities that Plantation Lakes has to offer. In addition to the golf course, the community has a pool with an area dedicated to laps. Theres a water element for children. Amenities also include an outdoor sports court, a playground, and a 4,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center. Walking trails gently meander through the landscaped common areas. You can enjoy it all and low homeowners association fees.

Between the clubhouse, the pool and the golf course, there is plenty to do here. But you wont want to miss the award-winning beaches, state parks, cutting-edge restaurants, outlet shops and cultural attractions, including Historic Lewes.

Act now to save on new construction options or to secure one of the quick move-in homes. The time is right to own a home near the beach.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE Name: Plantation Lakes Builder: K. Hovnanian Homes Price: Low $200s Style: A variety of homes, from ranches to colonial residences Amenities: Golf, clubhouse, pool, outdoor sports court, playground, tennis court, walking trails Address: 27540 Belmont Blvd., Millsboro, DE Phone: (855) 683-6407 Hours: Monday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Website: khov.com/plantationlakes

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Id give up ice cream just for you / Id sell my bags and give away all my shoes. The lyric, excerpted from The Ice Cream Song, speaks of the means to which someone truly dedicated will go for love. Throughout the course of Twenty Sixty Four, R&B singer/songwriter/pianist Avery*Sunshine makes it her mission to highlight the power of love. Following up her Shanachie debut, 2014s The SunRoom, she partners once more with Dana BigDane Johnson, to whom she is now married. Interestingly, her marriage and newfound love play key roles throughout Twenty Sixty Four. It is clear that Sunshine has a joy about her, showcasing the utmost exuberance and optimism about present and future life and love.

Soulful full-length opener Come Do Nothing ranks among the crme de la crme of Twenty Sixty Four. The theme of the promo single is familiar: it finds Sunshine desiring the company of an ex shes not over. Songs about rekindling relationships come and gosome more memorable than othersbut she masterfully captures the sentiment on Come Do Nothing. Perhaps the pot of gumbo she prepares doesnt specifically apply to all the hopeless romantics of the world, but gumbo is interchangeable with other means of attempting to win an ex back. In addition to the songwriting and the gumbo skit, the Good Times Brass Bands adds punch with horns.

Sunshine remains compelling on the jazz-soul follow-up, I Just Dont Know, which brings in a string quartet, in addition to horns and a rhythm section. Thematically, the power of love anchors the record: Every time I break up with you / I find myself back in love / so in love with you. Essentially, Avery*Sunshine cant quit himhes infectious and gives her exactly what she needs and wants. Keeping in step with love, she relies on her boo to a make everything alright on Kiss and Make It Better. Playing devils advocate, the song is an oversimplification of all the problems in the world. Perhaps thats a legitimate argument, but its tough to avoid being enveloped by the groovy, soulful vibes, and more importantly, the truism that love conquers all. Kiss and Make It Better, like preceding tracks, continues Avery*Sunshines testament of loves transcendence.

Prudence is the modus operandi on Jump, a smooth and empowering anthem of perseverance and faith. The wheel isnt reinvented, but this thoughtful number fits the natural progression of Twenty Sixty Four. Used Car gives Sunshine a funky throwback gem. Feisty from the get-go, she prefers a good, certified used car over a new one. The songwriting oozes with the charm of vintage soul, sporting tongue-in-cheek lyrics. While she sings about automobiles, it seems she has a bigger picture in mind. Given the predominance of love and relationships throughout the album, its not far-fetched to think that shes speaking about a new relationship with someone whos as used as is she, having previously been a participant through various relationships with both good and bad moments.

Following multiple interludes and satisfying songs, title track Twenty Sixty Four arrives in all its glory. Essentially, the titular date references the time at which Sunshine will no longer be able to live happily married to her new husband. While the number is random, the sentiment isnt. Rather, the piece is about everlasting love, and like the interlude that precedes, Come Do Nothing, Sunshine is invested and infatuated in her new marriage. The production work, intact with lush, romantic sounds, conveys this sentiment flawlessly. Here, as with most of the songs, she conveys that shes in no rush for the record to end.

Twenty Sixty Four concludes similarly to The SunRoom, with two spiritual songs. On penultimate original Prayer Room, Avery*Sunshine speaks to the power of prayer and faith. She follows up with Sweet Hour of Prayer (Postlude), a well-known hymn that Sunshine doesnt keep straight to form. Instead, she offers variations and truly makes it her own.

All in all, Twenty Sixty Four is a well-rounded and pleasant R&B album that acts as a welcome addition to her discography. A force to be reckoned with, she showcases her emotions through nuanced vocal performances, selling her artistry with the utmost consistency. As such, Twenty Sixty Four may not expand R&B, but it exemplifies just how alive and well the genre still is.

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Sophisticated yet crafty, this 20th century Georgian Revival home on Southern Parkway, is located just minutes away from Churchill Downs. Wochit

The home of Paul and Rebecca Cox in southern Louisville. Designer Barry Wooley helped with the interior decorating.(Photo: Matt Stone/CJ)Buy Photo

As the third owners of the early 20th-century abode, Paul and Rebecca Cox naturally adopted different roles when it came torejuvenating their Georgian Revival home on Southern Parkway. Paul,who inhabited the property withhis two childrenprior to his marriage to Rebecca, jumpstarted a complete renovation four years ago. Once they combined households, Rebecca took the lead on the interiors, collaborating with Barry Wooley Designs.

The only thing left from original house is the arch around the front door, (window panels) that provide side lighting, and a wood burning fireplace in the entry, Paul explained.

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Twin French doors, juxtaposed withsteps, were removed from the former dining and plant rooms, which rested on opposite wings of the front entry. Flooring was leveled and smooth - chocolate brown, Brazilian teak hardwood was installed. Transformed into cozy, open spaces, the rooms are now enveloped in gray, buttercreamand burnt rose walls, with airy, pinch-pleat tailoreddrapesthat provide a delicate balance of privacy and intrigue. Accented with fresh tweed and leather chaise lounges, adorned by plush pillows and a cable knit throw trinkets, photos and wedding keepsakes line a thick, built-in bookcase in the east reading room. On the west wing, long, crisp, white tulips sit on a mixed-wood desk, anchored by Derby-themed art,resting under a rectangular fleur-de-lis inspiredstained glasswindow in the office.

The supporting roomsprepare the spotlight for the marquee star alavish, shimmering, goldencrystalchandelier placed at the entry. Invoking awe and allure,the grand, handpicked John Richard piece hangs delicately over Cartier gold and silver wallpapered ceilings. It sets a posh yet undeniably inviting tone into what was an overlooked area. Now utilized as a conversation space, diffused mood lighting is elevated with bolder illumination pearl glass blown pendants, elegantly encased in square hammered brass frames, on the entry walls. Rich light streams pour over sleek,art-deco furniture in neutral hues throughout the home, dashed with textured pillows, colorful paintings, and petite, bright, cupped floral arrangements.

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Like most early 1900s homes, the exterior faade of the residence was stacked tall, to insinuate grandeur, only to unveil tiny dollhouse-sized floor plans inside. To ensure that the interior was not merely an illusion, the homeowners opened up the second-floor balconies to maximize aerial outdoor space and converted an attic into a dreamy, coral, mini-penthouse suite with built-in furniture. They also doubled their total 4,000 square footage by knocking out a kitchen wallto create an expansive living space. The great room, master bedroom suite, and a green, closed in, glass Caribbean-inspired sunroom that showcases mixed media art from their travels, all harmoniously live on the first floor.

Sophisticated lighting that teeters on the edge of crafty is strung throughout the home, upgrading the kitchen with two Visual Comfort & Co.fixtures with straight clean lines.They complement abeautifully boxy, iron Arteriors pendant that brightensa classic eat-in table for two. The setting overlooks a charming vintage family photo of "Prince Paper Moon," an Appaloosa champion stallion, once bred by Rebecca's late grandfather. Three more non-traditional dining spaces are sprinkled throughout the great room, including an avant-garde Bernhardt banquette, placed near a pleasant, white firecracker-styled chandelier.

Funky hide-skin dressers pump up the cool factor in the master bedroom suite, elevated by animal print bedding, to add texture, visual interest, and create consistency from space to space," designer Barry Wooley explained. The texture train also makes stops in the carriage house master suite, in the form of embossed crocodile dressers.

Two guest rooms, also conceptualized as suites, are tucked away upstairs. This includes an upscale, gritty, muted orange automotive-themed room,decked out with bamboo blinds, spiky plants and hard metal furniture with sharp edges. The adjacent contrasting room is a zen-like, worldly oasis, filled with light colored bedding, a meditative Buddha candle holder, Grecian patterned wall hangings, and a shabby-chic nautical hope chest.

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Paul and Rebecca Cox share their home with Pauls college-bound daughter who lives in the cottage house and Rebeccas nephew, who resides in the auto-themed room. Paul is a venture capitalist and co-owner of TheraPLACE Learning Center, a pediatric therapy clinic in Louisville. Rebecca isDirectorof Marketing and Public Relationsat TheraPLACE.The homeowners have deep ties to the South End. Both are University of Louisvillealums who attended DeSales and Holy Rosary AcademyCatholic high schools. When theyre not entertaining visitors in their city home, they enjoy quiet escapes to their Henry County farm.

Home:This renovated 4-bed,4-and-two-half-bath Georgian Revival home is on Southern Parkway, close to Churchill Downs.

Distinctive elements:A variety of horse and Derby themed framed artwork; first-floor living addition; all bedrooms conceptualized as suites; newly expanded entry and balconies; attic converted into a mini-suite with built-in furniture; art deco-themed furniture and interior accents; includingjazzy chandeliers; avegetable and herb garden on site; outdoor entertaining space with a fire pit; fully renovated one-bedroom, one bathcarriage house that includes a dramatic, avant-garde wedding chair featured in their 2015Halloween wedding.

Applause! Applause!Paul and Rebecca would like to extend their thanks to the Barry Wooley Design Team, including Barry Wooley, Jacqueline Smithand Sara Osborne; Starr and Tony Tingle of Sanctuary Homes andMike Cox,their painting contractor.

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The sky was blue, the lawn was green, and the flowers by Washington Road had bloomed into a beautiful soft pink. Last Sunday was a day of sunshine and colors, and this was especially true at Campus Club, where Princeton Disability Awareness, a student organization dedicated to disability awareness, education, and inclusion, hosted its spring carnival.

The inclusive carnival brought together children with disabilities, along with their siblings and University student volunteers, for a day of fun activities and caring interactions. The children were placed in good hands to enjoy a day filled with themed arts and crafts, colorful balloons, outdoor games, interactions with Princeton student volunteers, and various student performances, while their parents were able to relax and perhaps get a nice meal on Nassau Street.

About 40 children were paired with more than 40 volunteers who had signed up via links shared by PDA in emails and attended a training session beforehand. The children were accompanied by their paired volunteers throughout the event, from 10 a.m. to around 3 p.m. In addition to interacting with the volunteers, student groups including break dance company Sympoh and a cappella groups like the Tigerlilies, Footnotes, and Wildcats performed for the children.

The carnival was all about the children. The carnivals organizing team put a lot of thought into providing a wide range of activities that catered to the diverse interests and needs of children with disabilities and their siblings. This year, they came up with the theme of outer space. Children held intergalactic passports to explore different stations or, rather, different territories in the universe including a sensory room of cookie-decorating, an arts and crafts sunroom of galaxy jars, a balloon room, and an outdoor space of parachutes and bubbles. For the children, the three-floor space of Campus Club was truly transformed into a land of adventures and wonders.

For the University students organizing and volunteering, the carnival was also a truly magical experience because they got to interact with this group of lovely children. Student volunteer Hajrah Hussain 17 said that it was her second time volunteering at a PDA carnival. As a senior, she was happy to be able to engage in a new volunteering opportunity. In addition to giving high praise to the well-planned activities, she shared her personal favorite interaction at the event: It was truly touching to see her consideration for her brother, who was also participating in the carnival.

Erika Ward 18, current carnival planner and former president of PDA, said her personal favorite moment was when volunteers sang the song Hallelujah for a little boy. You could just tell how happy he was because he was beaming, she described with a big smile on her face. Ward expressed her appreciation of the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students support for PDA to put on the event. It is really pretty different from most other campus activities, since it brings in children and parents from outside of campus to interact with the Princeton community.

Mayya Velitskaya 18, the current president of PDA, described the sense of fulfillment she was able to get in the simplest moment at the carnival: I looked out the window and saw a kid sitting on the grass, just eating snacks with his buddy. She also applauded the volunteers who all dedicated five hours of their Sunday to play with the children. It was admittedly a hard job to recruit and coordinate 50 volunteers, she said, but the caring and fun environment they created together was all worth it.

In the end, Velitskaya called attention to other types of work PDA does on campus apart from the fall and spring carnivals. This past fall, PDA hosted a conference aimed at informing parents of children with disabilities in Robertson Hall. Earlier this month on April 10, PDA hosted a seminar with a disability studies professor. Going forward from the care, trust, activities, and colors of April 23, PDA will continue to promote disability awareness in the Orange Bubble and also open up the bubble a bit more with fun carnivals like this.

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Permits issued in East Baton Rouge Parish from April 14-20:

Building 1 One Perkins Place Drive 5800: $120,000, Owner: David Gunn. Total square footage: 2,807. Addition of 991 square feet in two sections to existing 1,816-square-foot office building to total 2,807 square feet. Issued April 19.

Sherwood Commons Boulevard 4515: $800,000, Owner: John Buzzell. Total square footage: 5,453. New construction of 8,222-square-foot shell building intended for two suites for warehouse and office use.This permit is for the 5,453-square-foot Suite B office/warehouse (business/factory-2 use). Issued April 19.

Sherwood Commons Boulevard 4515: $800,000, Owner: John Buzzell. Total square footage: 2,769. New construction of 8,222-square-foot shell building intended for two suites for warehouse and office use. This permit is for the 2,769-square-foot Suite A office/warehouse (business/factory-2 use). Issued April 19.

Airline Highway 13939: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. New construction of 70,466 square feet for new automobile dealership business including new car building, used car building and car wash building. This permit is specific to the car wash building of 3,345 square feet with an oil separator of 275 gallons. Issued April 20.

Airline Highway 13939: $10,000,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 63,183. New construction of 70,466 square feet for new automobile dealership business including new car building, used car building and car wash building. This permit is specific to the new car building of 63,183 square feet where they have showroom, sales/administration, service drive, parts display, etc. Sprinkled. Issued April 20.

Airline Highway 13939: Owner not listed. Total square footage: 3,938. New construction of 70,466 square feet for new automobile dealership business including new car building, used car building and car wash building. This permit is specific to the used car building of 3,938square feet. Issued April 20.

Airline Highway 13939: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. New construction of 70,466 square feet for new automobile dealership business including new car building, used car building and car wash building. This permit is specific for parking lots and miscellaneous. Including a dumpster, 18 feet by 20 feet. Issued April 20.

Perkins Road 6897: $285,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. New 22,527-square-foot parking lot expansion with 64 parking bays to serve existing hospital. No E, M or P. Issued April 17.

Airline Highway 9800: $488,000, Owner: Mark Estep. Total square footage: 14,057. Interior renovations of existing building for business office use to provide suites/offices for small/starter businesses. Issued April 19.

Jefferson Highway 7633: $40,000, Owner: Richard Hill. Total square footage: 2,700. Interior renovation to allow for restaurant use. Occupant load 120 people. Issued April 20.

Jones Creek Road 6632: $344,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 8,303. Interior renovation of 6612 Jones Creek space to expand existing mercantile space (6632 Jones Creek) to create a new, larger 15,803-square-foot space for mercantile use. Existing business is 6632 Jones Creek; expanding into adjacent 6612 Jones Creek and keeping 6632 address. Issued April 18.

Medical Center Drive 17000: $90,000, Owner: John Welborn. Total square footage: 228. Interior renovations to existing medical center including new partition wall, relocation of electrical fixtures, etc. pertaining to two room spaces. Issued April 17.

Sherwood Commons Boulevard 4515: $800,000, Owner: John Buzzell. Total square footage: 8,222. New construction of shell building intended for two suites for warehouse and office use. Permit 73385 is for the 2,769-square-foot Suite A office/warehouse (business/factory-2 use). Permit 73386 is for the 5,453-square-foot Suite B office/warehouse (business/factory-2 use). Non-sprinkled. 27 occupants entire building. No mechanical this permit. Issued April 19.

Airline Highway 10321: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Demolish commercial building. Issued April 18.

Moss Side Lane 6060: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Demolish single family residence. Issued April 19.

Plank Road 8157: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Demolish commercial building. Issued April 18.

Perkins Road 7700: $34,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Land clearing permit for future mercantile business and parking to serve. Issued April 17.

Picardy Avenue 8140: $127,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Land clearing for future medical office building and parking to serve. Issued April 20.

McIlhenny Drive 3040: $23,000, Owner: Michael Blanchard. Total square footage: 600. Gunite pool. Issued April 19.

Purple Martin Court 14920: $23,000, Owner: Jeider. Total square footage: 500. Gunite pool. Issued April 19.

Richards Drive 7670: $25,000, Owner: Russell Mosely. Total square footage not listed. Gunite pool. Issued April 20.

Settler's Circle 7643: $15,000, Owner: Manne. Total square footage not listed. Gunite pool. Issued April 20.

Settler's Circle 7928: $20,000, Owner: Creed. Total square footage: 130. Gunite pool. Issued April 20.

Summer Park Lane 15233: $23,000, Owner: Skyler Hayley. Total square footage not listed. Gunite pool. Issued April 18.

Brunswick Avenue 11542: $22,204, Owner: Corey Wiggins. Total square footage: 852. Addition of a master bedroom and bathroom to an existing residence. Issued April 18.

Championship Drive 15121: $43,750, Owner: Fred Smith. Total square footage: 315. Addition of rear open porch to existing residence. Issued April 17.

Cicero Avenue 16841: $30,000, Owner: George Steimel. Total square footage: 224. Addition of 14-foot by 16-foot open pavilion. Issued April 19.

Longmeadow Drive 302: $75,000, Owner: Michael and Holly Casadaban. Total square footage: 441. Outdoor kitchen. Issued April 20.

South Harrell's Ferry Road 18510: $178,960, Owner: Jason Danos. Total square footage: 1,634. Addition of outdoor kitchen to an existing residence. Issued April 18.

Antebellum Avenue 7787: $163,878, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,101. New single family residence. Issued April 17.

Antebellum Avenue 7835: $201,708, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,586. New single family residence. Issued April 17.

Destiny Lane 19720: $407,706, Owner: Jason A. Doise. Total square footage: 5,227. New single family two-story residence. Issued April 20.

Elissalde Street 2020: $265,434, Owner: Richard Cooper. Total square footage: 3,403. New single family residence. Issued April 17.

Gardenia Lane 1418: $201,708, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,586. New construction residential. Issued April 17.

Gardenia Lane 1419: $215,748, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,766. New construction residential. Issued April 17.

Highland Farm Way 131: $274,248, Owner: Pat Holden. Total square footage: 3,516. New construction residential. Issued April 18.

Lexington Lakes Avenue 2753: $332,436, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 4,262. Residential new single family located in the 100-109 mph windzone. Issued April 19.

Memorial Tower Drive 14117: $501,930, Owner: Barbara and Jason Lasseingene. Total square footage: 6,435. New construction residential. Issued April 19.

Perkins Road E 18781: $425,880, Owner: Troy Davis. Total square footage: 5,460. New single family residence located in the 100-109 mph windzone. Issued April 20.

Powerbrook Drive 2218: $177,294, Owner: Therese Winters. Total square footage: 2,273. New single family residence; one half of duplex. Issued April 18.

Stanford Oaks Avenue 3505: $600,000, Owner: David Melville. Total square footage: 7,664. New single family two-story residence with a variance for a 15-foot rear yard setback. Issued April 20.

West Pelican Lakes Avenue 7721: $174,564, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,238. New construction residential. Issued April 17.

West Pelican Lakes Avenue 7760: $163,878, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,101. New single family residence. Issued April 19.

West Pelican Lakes Avenue 7804: $203,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,594. New single family residence. Issued April 17.

West Pelican Lakes Avenue 7824: $164,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,101. New single family residence. Issued April 17.

West Pelican Lakes Avenue 7834: $184,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,356. New single family residence. Issued April 17.

Zeb Chaney Road 22931, Zachary: $220,000, Owner: Jason Guy. Total square footage: 2,577. New single family residence. Homeowner is removing a mobile home and constructing a new house. Issued April 17.

Pompey Drive 1459: $110,786, Owner: Soncerie Allen. Total square footage not listed. Addition and remodel (129 square feet of new living). Issued April 19.

Beech Street 3945: $17,224, Owner: Beatrice Moore. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage 66.7 percent. Issued April 19.

Dyer Road 7121, Baker: $69,000, Owner: Eva Williams. Total square footage not listed. 18 inches of water damage, replacing 4 feet of drywall. Issued April 19.

East Millburn Avenue 12655: $73,000, Owner: Michael Diamond. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued April 17.

Fairwoods Drive 3532: Owner: Lionel Dunlap. Total square footage not listed. Issued April 17.

Katherine Avenue 14038: $10,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Water damage, replacing 4 feet of drywall. Issued April 17.

Kendalwood Road 26334: $67,074, Owner: Amy Jones. Total square footage not listed. Remodeling to repair flood-damaged residence; enclosing rear porch and adding carport. Issued April 18.

Lemonwood Drive 5454: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued April 17.

Louisville Avenue 5833, BAKER: $30,000, Owner: Aaron Saxon. Total square footage not listed. Water damage. Issued April 19.

Oakcliff Drive 2417: $30,000, Owner: Jon Fletcher. Total square footage not listed. Remodeling to enclose carport of existing residence to convert to living area. Issued April 20.

Oleander Street 2115: $12,000, Owner: Charles Causey. Total square footage not listed. Remodeling of an existing residence involving the removal of a wall, adding two new walls to make a sunroom smaller while creating a utility room and converting a family room to a bedroom. Issued April 18.

Thames Drive 4216: $80,000, Owner: Michael W. and Brenda C. Guess. Total square footage not listed. Water damage. Issued April 17.

West Tams Drive 10021: $68,000, Owner: Justin Radasky. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued April 19.

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The Woodstock was built in 1917, when Rivermont Avenue would have been considered suburbia.

The 10-unit apartment house was designed by Lynchburg architect Stanhope Johnson and later featured in S. Allen Chambers book, Lynchburg: An Architectural History.

In describing what now is the Timmons living room, Chambers writes it was done in a Tudor vein, with high, paneled wainscoting and with bookcases on the fireplace wall and the focal point of the room is the bold chimney breast, with its Tudor-arched firebox and mantle. Above the chimney breast has three panels framed by pilasters with stylized Ionic capitals.

Homeowner Susan Timmons said, We just love this place. I love the architecture here. Its fabulous.

In the spacious apartment, visitors will find items from around the world. Timmons and her husband, Tim, have traveled extensively so extensively, in fact, Timmons, a master gardener, gives a 15-lecture series titled, Gardens of the World.

Artwork is displayed salon style throughout the home. Artists include, among others, Randolph-Macon Womans College alumna Harriet Fitzgerald; Timmons mother, the Richmond artist Elizabeth Thompson; and Timmons herself, who also is an artist.

The walls are covered, Timmons said of the collection.

In addition to her globetrotting, Timmons lived in Korea for several years. That said, shes obviously fond of Asian-style decor. In the living room, theres an array of Asian figurines, and Persian and Indian rugs are used throughout the home. Visitors also will see antique Korean and Chinese cabinets and chests.

Also, at Timmons home and at all of the homes on the Lynchburg Garden Day tour, there will be an ikebana flower arrangement. Ikebana pronounced ee kay bah nah is literally Japanese for arranging flowers. In addition to fresh flowers, ikebana arrangements also might incorporate dried twigs, rocks, driftwood or manmade items.

One of the most unique items in the home is a dining room set with Hollywood roots. The octagonal, glass-and-rattan set once belonged to actress Elizabeth Taylor and then-husband John Warner.

Timmons became acquainted with Taylor and Warner in the 1970s, when Warner was running for U.S. Senate. In fact, the couple stayed overnight at Timmons home in Danvilles historic district. When the table became available, Timmons acquired it. It now resides in the sunroom at The Woodstock.

The Woodstocks garden, tucked behind the building, is what Timmons described as a lovely little communal garden, full of perennials, camellias, lilacs, roses, quince, wisteria and other plants.

These people have been gardening in it since the beginning of time, 100 years ago, Timmons said of The Woodstocks residents, past and present. The garden ... has grown over time as people who have lived here have planted what they loved and [did] things they wanted to do out there. So, we all just make room for the next.

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The natural wood shingle contemporary house at 2 Acorn Lane has a covered front porch, a wide open front lawn and a large backyard with an in-ground swimming pool.

The natural wood shingle contemporary house at 2 Acorn Lane has a covered front porch, a wide open front lawn and a large backyard with an in-ground swimming pool.

From the entrance foyer there is access into the kitchen and French doors into a dining room that is currently used as an office.

From the entrance foyer there is access into the kitchen and French doors into a dining room that is currently used as an office.

The current owners refurbished the wood from discarded slats of the old fence on the property and used it to panel the wall of a hallway and the wall in the great room.

The current owners refurbished the wood from discarded slats of the old fence on the property and used it to panel the wall of a hallway and the wall in the great room.

The great room has a fireplace, seven skylights, and walls of windows that look over the 1.18-acre mostly level property, which has gardens, many trees providing privacy, and a brook.

The great room has a fireplace, seven skylights, and walls of windows that look over the 1.18-acre mostly level property, which has gardens, many trees providing privacy, and a brook.

The great room provides a great vantage point from which to view this property, which contains many mature trees, gardens, a brook with a footbridge to cross it, an in-ground swimming pool and a pergola.

The great room provides a great vantage point from which to view this property, which contains many mature trees, gardens, a brook with a footbridge to cross it, an in-ground swimming pool and a pergola.

The great room has a vaulted ceiling, a red brick fireplace with a beam mantel, and paneling of reclaimed wood from a fence on the property.

The great room has a vaulted ceiling, a red brick fireplace with a beam mantel, and paneling of reclaimed wood from a fence on the property.

The kitchen has a Brazilian cherry floor, vaulted ceiling, five skylights, granite counters, a new backsplash of white subway ceramic tiles, center island, and a built-in desk area.

The kitchen has a Brazilian cherry floor, vaulted ceiling, five skylights, granite counters, a new backsplash of white subway ceramic tiles, center island, and a built-in desk area.

High-end appliances in the kitchen include a Wolf six-burner range.

High-end appliances in the kitchen include a Wolf six-burner range.

There is a large, two-tiered center island with granite counters, cabinets and drawers, and a breakfast bar with seating for four people.

There is a large, two-tiered center island with granite counters, cabinets and drawers, and a breakfast bar with seating for four people.

The master bedroom suite is one of five bedrooms in this 3,082-square-foot house; three on the main level and two in the finished walk-out lower level.

The master bedroom suite is one of five bedrooms in this 3,082-square-foot house; three on the main level and two in the finished walk-out lower level.

The lower level media or family room has a fireplace, a kitchenette, wall-to-wall carpeting, and a door to the pool and yard. Also on this level are two bedrooms, a sunroom and a sauna.

The lower level media or family room has a fireplace, a kitchenette, wall-to-wall carpeting, and a door to the pool and yard. Also on this level are two bedrooms, a sunroom and a sauna.

The kitchenette has counter space, cabinetry, a breakfast bar for four, and it comes in handy when entertaining in the backyard during warm weather months.

The kitchenette has counter space, cabinetry, a breakfast bar for four, and it comes in handy when entertaining in the backyard during warm weather months.

This house, which is not far from town amenities, has an in-ground swimming pool and a pergola over a bluestone patio that the family refers to as their outdoor living room.

This house, which is not far from town amenities, has an in-ground swimming pool and a pergola over a bluestone patio that the family refers to as their outdoor living room.

The fenced backyard contains a brook with a footbridge.

The fenced backyard contains a brook with a footbridge.

On the Market: Airy Westport home features nostalgic woods

WESTPORT From the humble acorn comes the mighty oak. From the reclaimed wood of an old perimeter fence came the makings of some walls in the natural wood shingle contemporary house at 2 Acorn Lane.

Someone else might have discarded the slats of the old fence but the current owners found value in them. They refurbished the wood and used it to panel the wall of a hallway and the wall in the great room that contains the stone fireplace. As the world celebrates Arbor Day on April 28, there are probably many people who would express gratitude to these homeowners for repurposing this wood.

Wood of all kinds is celebrated in this house. The flooring comprises white oak in some rooms, pine in at least one room, and Brazilian cherry in others. Outside on the 1.18-acre mostly level property there are a number of trees; so many that the current owners say its like living in the woods, and yet this house is in a quiet in-town neighborhood. In summer time when leaves are abundant they cannot see the neighbors behind them. And yet, this property is not isolated at all. It is close to schools, shops and restaurants along Post Road (Route 1) and the train.

The house was built in 1960 and was updated to accommodate todays style of living. It sits on a corner lot that contains an in-ground swimming pool, slate patio with stone sitting walls, and a pergola over one part of the patio that the family calls their outdoor "living" room. Its a great entertaining space, one owner said. In addition to its numerous trees this property also has holly bushes, other shrubbery, and perennials.

The driveway lined in Belgium block provides ample parking for occupants and guests. The open front lawn leads to the wrap-around covered front porch. The front door and sidelights have decorative beveled and leaded glass. There is also a large picture window above the front door, which opens into the two-story foyer, 3,082 square feet of living space, and an open, flexible floor plan. Mounted on the wall of the foyer is another reclaimed board, this one with a number of hooks for coats and hats. The foyer provides access to the dining room - which is currently used as an office, the kitchen and the great room. In addition to the fireplace the great room features a vaulted ceiling in which there are seven skylights.

In the kitchen there is also a vaulted ceiling, this one with five skylights. This house is not lacking natural light. Other kitchen features include granite counters, a new backsplash of white subway ceramic tiles, a Wolf six-burner range, large two-tiered center island with a breakfast bar for four, built-in desk area, and eat-in area. In a hall behind the kitchen is a walk-in pantry. A separate hall between the dining and great rooms contains one full and one half bath, and the hall leads to two bedrooms including the master suite. The master bath has a terra cotta tile floor, jetted tub and stone vanity.

There are three bedrooms on the main level and two more in the finished lower level, where there is also a sunroom and a media or family room with a fireplace and a kitchenette. Both of these rooms have their own doors to the pool and yard. The media room has wall-to-wall carpeting and the mantel of its fireplace is decorated with dentil molding. In the wing that has the two bedrooms there is a sauna. Also on this level is a workshop.

For more information or to make an appointment to see the house contact Darlene Letersky of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 203-227-8787 or Darlene@finehomesusa.com.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE

STYLE: Contemporary

ADDRESS: 2 Acorn Lane

PRICE: $1,395,000

ROOMS: 11

FEATURES: 1.18-acre level property, corner lot, in-ground swimming pool, sauna, close to train and town, slate patio, interior recently painted, two fireplaces, skylights, lower level kitchenette, pergola, sprinkler system, fenced yard, invisible pet fencing, deer fencing, brook, footbridge, two-car attached garage, workshop, stone walls, oversized pantry and laundry, ample storage, five bedrooms, three full and one half bath

SCHOOLS: Long Lots Elementary, Bedford Middle, Staples High School

ASSESSMENT: $1,041,800

MILL RATE: 16.86 mills

TAXES: $17,565

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