Read my original post on our move… “We’re Just a Little Weird”
I have been excitedly and anxiously awaiting the day that I share “Our Historic Wonderland” with all of you. I am completely and utterly obsessed with this property. I literally have “visions of this wonderland dancing in my head”. I can close my eyes and almost envision the completed project. So much so that I sometimes forget what it actually looks like until we step back inside. It is gutted. When I chat with others who haven’t seen it yet, they say “are you worried about buying an “old house”?? and I think… y’all really don’t understand. It is gutted. We are buying 2 x 4’s.
The home was originally built in 1908 as a single story on a crawl space. In the 1970’s the home went through a major renovation and modification with the addition of a daylight basement. In 2002, the home was purchased to undergo complete restoration and the addition of a second story. In 2006, a carriage home was added onto the property in addition to the complete restoration of five fireplaces, a 50 year roof, a lot drainage system and new custom windows and doors to replicate the original. After the demolition of the entire interior of the home plus lots of restoration work as well as the addition of the second story, the renovation was halted in 2007 due to life changes.
So here it stands. 5,750 square feet of pure potential. With even the plumbing and electrical needing to be completely done/re-done, it is a true designer’s wonderland. Call us crazy. Call us insane. We call ourselves two kids always up for an adventure.
So here our adventure begins. And I plan to take you all on the journey with us every step of the way. The good, the bad and the ugly. Get ready to climb inside this crazy, all over the place mind of mine to see how I take a space from studs to stunning. Hopefully. So here’s a sneak peek at “Our Historic Wonderland”…
XOXO, Brittany Hayes
OMG! This is going to be magical!!! I can’t wait to follow your progress!
It is amazing!! Congrats! I cannot wait to see what you do with it. So happy for your family!
Looks Amazing! I cannot wait to see what unfolds with this historic reno! I know it will be fabulous but it will be extreme fabulousness…not sure if that is a word. I am buying a ticket for the reno ride and can’t wait for the next stop! Congrats on your new home!
AMAZING! I’ve been waiting for a sneak peek at your historic wonderland and I’m in love with it already! If this was my home I would get NO sleep thinking of all the possibilities & changing them over and over again in my head! Can’t wait to follow your adventure!
Ekkkkk!!! I can’t wait to see your ideas unfold!!
Amazing!!!! Can’t wait to watch you do your magic!
I’m not sure you’ll be able to post enough to satisfy my excitement and curiosity!!! Super PUMPED!!!
That last view from the window of the yard…. breathetaking!!! I cannot way for you to get started and to watch your magic unfold. In my next life, I’m hoping for just a tad bit of your amazing talent! 🙂
You had me at the first picture !!! Can’t wait for the magic to begin!!!
Beautiful Brittany! Excited to see your progress
So beautiful!! Where is it located??
This is amazing and I’m so jealous. You’d never find something like this in Florida. Here it’s neighborhoods and you get whatever the builder offers and every 5th house is just like yours:( I can’t wait to see and drool over what you turn this place into.
Congratulations! It looks amazing!!! I’m so excited for you and I can’t wait to see the finished product! It was great chatting with you today;)
#addisonswondercastle I just know this will be Amazing! Can’t wait to read about your journey!
Ahhh I think I’m probably just as excited as you! This is my dream & I can’t wait to live vicariously through you. Congrats!
I CAN NOT wait to see this renovation
It’s going to be amazing
Congrats on your new home
What a beautiful house! I already love the outside and ohhh that front door and long staircase. That house could not have found better owners! Wishing you lots of memories.
SO.MUCH.POTENTIAL!!!! It’s in its perfect stage to create. Demo is done!!! Exterior is intact. SCORE!!
Love every picture!! It’s a very beautiful house congratulations!! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Starting with the door!! I love the door!!
So excited! I know it’s gonna be amazing and unlike anything we’ve ever seen before! Where is it? I live in Grayson. Area looks familiar :-))))
Oh. My. Goodness. Gracious!!!!!!! Brittany, this is going to be AWESOME! It’s stunning, right down to the bones, and it’s safe to say you won’t lack blog material for a good long while. Lol! Can’t wait to watch!!
It’s gorgeous!!
Oh, Brittany…”potential” is an understatement!!! This house is going to be FABULOUS, and the possibilities are endless!!!! And, I’m sooo glad you’re taking us along on the ride! I’m soooo excited to see these studs turn into a #addisonswonderland swooner!! Congrats to you and Mark!!
I found you years ago when you were making bedding and curtains! Love your style!
Brittany, can’t wait to see how you transform this beautiful house! Love your style!!!
Love, love, LOVE!!! Congratulations and, to paraphrase the great Bette Davis, fasten your seatbelt – it’s going to be a bumpy (but exhilirating) ride!
Omg. I am incredibly jealous/happy of/for you! This is my dream! I can’t wait to find a home like this that I can put my full potential into!
Man I am so excited to see what you do! It’s beautiful and looks like so much fun!
I absolutely cannot wait!! And that back yard!!
Thanks sweet Kelley! Yes, the established yard was a huge selling point for us! Merry Christmas! XOXO
It’s gonnabe so fantastic! I’m so excited
I sure do hope so! Thanks dear! XOXO