Sliding glass doors provide natural light to spacious end unit

May 19, 2012 | Framed by dramatic expansive windows, the two-story front door faces the rear living room, its floor-to-ceiling fireplace and a wall of sliding glass doors that open to the balcony. Other sliding glass doors appear throughout the house, leading to private balconies, the rear patio and the front courtyard. Across the hall from the front study, the renovated kitchen features another sliding glass door to the patio. It leads to the freshly carpeted upper landing, which overlooks the sliding glass doors in the family room and their wooded view. In keeping with the concept of indoor-outdoor living, visitors are greeted by two sliding glass doors in the study next to the entrance. A brick courtyard with garden plots stands between the two-car garage and the decorated front door. New granite counters include a breakfast bar dividing the kitchen from the rear dining area, with its wall of windows. The powder room is located next to the study, near the open, wooden staircase. Read more »

Fireside Saturdays: Lucy Next Door

May 19, 2012 | Where: Sherwood House Vineyards 1291 Main Rd. Jamesport, NY 11952-1709 Price: Free Description:Music and wine by the fireplace, held in the tasting room Categories: Community, Local Event, Events, Winery event, Live music Website:

Renovation of Libertyville home focuses on details

May 19, 2012 | About 70 percent of the interior, including cast iron radiators that produce hot water heat, mahogany doors and trim, oak staircase, fireplace and reinforced plaster walls and ceilings, were left intact. The original floors and staircase were

Wayland: Turn-of-the century craftsmanship

May 19, 2012 | It is, however, no less gracious than its period counterparts, the great room boasting a vaulted ceiling, skylights, transoms over French doors and a stone fireplace. Hardwood flooring is found underfoot with a rear staircase offering alternate access