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Berkshires Victoriana

Posted on February 8, 2013 by cara

JUST BACK from a few days visiting a friend in Western Massachusetts, where I was amazed at the number of Victorian villas. The area is a catalogue of 19th century styles including Second Empire and Italianate, with details like arched, … Continue reading →

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Saving East Hampton’s First Artists’ Studio

Posted on February 22, 2012 by cara

Thomas Moran Studio in 2008 EAST HAMPTON’S MAIN STREET, formally laid out in 1648, is a) very pretty tree-lined boulevard with a pond full of the requisite swans, and b) a trove of historic sites. I admit to not having … Continue reading →

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Bona Fide Colonial in East Hampton

Posted on January 13, 2012 by cara

ONE OF THE PERKS of writing for shelter magazines is getting inside a lot of interesting houses. For the holiday issue of Hamptons Cottages & Gardens magazine, I got a look at the interior of one of East Hampton’s venerable Main … Continue reading →

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New-to-Market Greenport Cottage 415K

Posted on December 3, 2010 by cara

HERE’S A FRESH HOT LISTING FOR YOU — it just came on the market two days ago. It’s a classic, cedar-shingled 1920s house with a farmhouse-style front porch, 4 bedrooms, wood floors throughout, and some interior details.   The house is … Continue reading →

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The Real Deal: Greenport Greek Revival 399K

Posted on February 16, 2009 by cara

OK, it’s the oldest real-estate cliche in the book, but this house is a gem. A Greek Revival built in 1810 by David Kendrick, a ship’s carpenter, on Long Island’s North Fork, it oozes authenticity, history and charm. It’s the … Continue reading →

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