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SATURDAY,APRIL 10. 1999 STAR TRIBUNE•PAGE H5 ORRIN THOMP S ON HOMES
<br /> In the Midwest they discovered,much -,;. Enduring • . • ItYears........................ ...............................................„
<br /> to their consternation,that old or decrepit
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<br /> buildings often are bulldozed,and there T R0YA,_ COLLECTION '
<br /> are few old or historic buildings ripe for - -
<br /> restoration.
<br /> the $230's
<br /> Shortly after they moved here they ;nc,lot
<br /> took on their first project,renovating two
<br /> small houses on Lake Minnetonka.
<br /> One of the houses was a two-bedroom
<br /> cottage built in 1908.They gutted it to the
<br /> studs and the foundation and built a sec-
<br /> ond-level.They also added two porches
<br /> —one on each level—on the lake side of
<br /> the house.That idea was inspired by a trip
<br /> to Key West,Fla.,where they discovered Y`
<br /> "Jaouse,whin"definition is
<br /> '�nrrow and has an upstairs and ��„,� oyaCCoFectiort:
<br /> downstairs porch.Their house is only 24 �LtncuioiNz�tayaith46earoo ,3baths,loft,grand foyermdspaciousfamilyipom 1 '
<br /> feet from the water's edge. "From the star Tribune photo by Tr di Hann rl0'ot'�1 kii with center 1sl a;breakfast nook,desk and pantry EDEN kPRAIRIE
<br /> Formal livyig and dining rooms w h 9'ceilings,soaring vaulted ceiling in owner's suite 612Par e of Eden Prai e
<br /> upstairs porch I can fish;I can cast right The 1,428-square-foot Casey schoolhouse ClAvailable to view and build Lake Forest in Eden Prairie, Hypointe Cr ing in LakavHte at�3 612-934.1668
<br /> into the water,"John Jack said. in Waupaca,Wis.,recently sold for The Preserve in Woodbury WOODBURY
<br /> The Preserve
<br /> The other house was an old World War $23,000.Scrawled on the blackboard is a 'Price includes standard lot in Hyp
<br /> to Crossing From the$180's
<br /> II barracks building that used to house note:"Do not tear me down,I am a histori- """"""""""" """"""""...... """ ...'""• 651.578.8991
<br /> THE UNIV RSITY COL, TION
<br /> Japanese prisoners. Previous owners cal place full of beauty and character.The t •
<br /> moved the two-bedroom building to the memories made within these walls are '" the$15006 WOODBURY
<br /> oage Glen
<br /> site from Savage. The Jacks rehabbed it priceless." mc.tt Herit '
<br /> from"stem to stern,"John said. � �_ Deta
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<br /> 651-578-2878
<br /> The main level retains much of the
<br /> Many challenges Same shape as the original building. It's +
<br /> The Stubbs Bay project had many chal- divided into two rooms: a family/living F cooN RAP1>xs
<br /> lenges. room and a kitchen/dining area.A wall, ridge es
<br /> The first thing they had to do was sta- with a built-in entertainment center and i2-862.1119
<br /> bilize the building. The hole in the roof see-through fireplace,separates the two `"' -Sawpi E ROVE
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<br /> allowed water to pour inside and warp the rooms.There's also a library with built-in Frei thg$110's
<br /> tek CJccup mey!
<br /> floors,and parts of the concrete basement bookcases. CAMBRIDGE,from the IWwrsiftC+llecBaE: 812116.1790
<br /> floor had to be repoured. They installed The walk-out basement is finished and3 bedrooms,3 baths,over 1600 sq fc;expansian'and th bedroom opti available WOODBURY
<br /> Main floor features formal living&d' rooms,se to family room d bath The Preserve-
<br /> newfurnaces and central air conditioning has a wet bar,a family room,abedroom, � ne �a v P a or 3BR>from 90'8
<br /> llri1tS. and an Office. Country kitchen with built-in pantry,breakfast bar& dinette �L�� 651.578.0232
<br /> Available to view at Pine Meadow,Hypointe Crossing, irie Village River l.4 RigirFWWs, a +
<br /> One of the biggest challenges was cre- On the inside,aside from the tall win- country view and also available to build at The Preserve •
<br /> ating enough head room on the second dows,high ceilings and the general shape I Price includes standard lot in Hypointe crossing EDEN PRAIRIE
<br /> floor to put in bedrooms and a couple of of the building,the only thing saved from """""""" "' """ ""'• '•' •' .......... •�.u'�gi,t Lake Forest
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<br /> T O 17'N..H,a S Immediate Occupancy!
<br /> bathrooms. the original building is a scrap of the I ' 612-934.1668
<br /> To do that,they lowered the height of chalkboard,which is used as a keystonethe$1$U S EEDENke off IRI
<br /> the first-floor ceiling from 12 feet to 10 above the living room side of the fire- 612-934-1668
<br /> feet.That reduced the height of the win- place.Not much else was salvageable. ialcEvill E
<br /> iiypoinxe Crossing
<br /> dows from 91/z feet to 61/2 feet. The schoolhouse hasn't sold yet—it's YJew Model Open
<br /> Aabel also had to add three dormers, listed for$669,000.Suzanne Jack,Who is a 6h2-432.4439
<br /> including one where the old bell tower sales agent with Roger Fazendin Realtors estb°estates
<br /> ..,y , r ediate Occupancy!
<br /> used to stand.There are now three bed- and is:-marketing the house, said that �., 66112--559-5710
<br /> rooms,a laundry and two bathrooms up- interest has been quite high.They've had WOODBURY
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<br /> Preserve
<br /> stairs. one offer, which wasn't quite good . the$170's
<br /> The house now has 5,389 square feet, enough.Many visitors,including former 51.738.9203
<br /> four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a students,drop by just to reminisce. RAMBLER STYLE TOWNHOMES: 0 '
<br /> three-car garage,which was added along Two recent visitors shared a story the 1 2 executive-style 1 level floor plans w/poured concret basements
<br /> I Over 1800 sq.h,spacious kitchens,dinettes&dini rooms with full vaulte ceilings throughout. CARVER
<br /> with a breezeway that connects the two lacks were thrilled to hear and can't wait ;Large master bedroom suites wJoversized soaking cobs separate shower River
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<br /> pieces of the house and gives it the feeling to follow up on: the whereabouts Of the Available to view and buad;n The Preserve in W ry and coming From 612.368-7u i
<br /> of a rambling Maine house. missing bell. I soon to Oakparke in Eden Prairie cOrrAGE GROVE
<br /> 1 Price quoted includes a standard lot Pine Forest
<br /> The original white oak floors were From the$130'6
<br /> damaged by rain and had to be replaced ELSEWHERE INSIDE: Our Locations 651-459-9756
<br /> EDEN PRAIRIE
<br /> with pine. All of the other woodwork, y,Bremer School in Minneapolis has ' ' 62 934-1668
<br /> including doors and cabinetry, was COU MTRYNEw o , • , , From'tel 0's
<br /> $r MICHAEL RAMSEY
<br /> replaced with maple and birch. been converted to condos. H7 1B M LAKEVILLE
<br /> arvEa%MES
<br /> W axoxa /t t I• Lors�from the$160'e
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<br /> River Pines
<br /> -. : MnpntwouN r From the$120's
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<br /> ST.MICHAEL
<br /> .Country Vrew
<br /> From the$120's
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<br /> ST RAuI SHAKOPEE
<br /> to t 1 OMINTNOYPlON 69 MINN" " .Prairie Village
<br /> o°'b"o°"br s From the$140's
<br /> LUKE fORE3T 62 Wooded L tst-®
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<br /> so From the$150's
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<br /> Savannah Oaks
<br /> t�;- ,« AArtEVAUEv From the$150's i
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<br /> _ 1�ate68 From the$150s
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<br /> show additional options.Otters,incentives and seller contributions are subject to certain terms,condition,mar
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<br /> Star TrkKM photo by Rk*Wd Sennott restrictions which may include using designated lenders and closing agents.Orrin Thompson Homes reserves Sac 11AM ro 6PM
<br /> The main level of the Stubbs Bay schoolhouse has been divided Into two rooms:a the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time. Sun.Noon to"I'M
<br /> family/living room and a kitchen/dining area,shown above. Visit our website www.ushome.com
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