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VISION FULFILLED
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Years ago, the owner painstakingly restored a historic farmhouse in Unionville. Incorporating elements of the colonial style, the new custom-built home is a showcase for his collection of art and antiques, with an open floor plan suited to modern living. “You can see from the living room all the way
through to the mudroom,” says Porter.
The main living space features seven- and nine-
inch character-grade white oak flooring, ripped and quarter-sawn with a mellow custom stain. In the mudroom, a hand-stenciled design highlights the wood floor.
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