When an 1865 Colonial Revival in Winchester, Massachusetts became available for sale twenty years ago, designer Jackie Whalen fell in love at first sight. She admits to a weakness for old houses that need serious attention, and she knew she had found a diamond in the rough. The home also came with an interesting history, as it was once joined to the neighboring home. It was split into two homes in 1916 with identical layouts, most likely once connected by a double-sided staircase.
When Jackie and her family moved in, there was no time for a major overhaul. Instead, they did a cosmetic fix and concentrated on pressing issues, like modernizing the systems and repairing the slate roof. Over the years, the regal home received a head to toe renovation creating a welcoming, gracious, and comfortable oasis for family and friends. Today’s tour was originally featured in the January/February 2016 issue of New England Home.
To read more about this lovely home and the renovation details, please visit New England Home.
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This home is lovely. I just love the green velvet chairs and green accents throughout. What a great renovation!
Thanks for sharing this gem!
Hi Nancee,
Oh I love the colors too! They did such a lovely job with this home.
Xx,
Andrea
The Glam Pad
They did a wonderful job. It’s beautiful and livable and very tasteful.
Hi Cynthia,
I completely agree! Such a beautiful home!
Xx,
Andrea
Simply sttunning. Classic but freshened with a few contemporary details and color accents….does it get any better than this???? I want to say “NOPE!” but somehow you continue to find and share wonderful dream homes! Thank you for that….and this!!
What a kind thing to say, I am so happy you love the home tours. 🙂 And you are right… It doesn’t get any better than this!
Xx,
Andrea
The Glam Pad
GORGEOUS? Love all that green.
Hi Nancy,
It’s one of my favorite colors too! 🙂
Xx,
Andrea
The Glam Pad
Love the table filled with Saint Louis, Thistle !