Nestled on the border of a brook west of the Catskill Mountains is this200 - year old restored retreat . Dubbed the “ drifting Farmhouse , ” the welcoming retreat was lovingly resuscitated by Tom Givone , a ego - taught designer .
The comely abode was rejuvenated with a mingle-mangle of new , recycled , and found materials . One great , hopeful windowed side is comprised of 22 - foot improbable skyscraper glassful . Its original cedar cap shingles are displayed on the wall in the master bedchamber and the hall of the guest bedroom . Eleven giant true pine trees drown the property were chopped down and milled to leave the usance woodwork , like the wainscoting , door and window passementerie .
And do n’t forget the main attractor : the 12 - foot - by-50 - foot inviting covered porch , which languishes atop the creek , beg you to come relief for a while . It ’s hard to trust before Giovane bought the home in 2002 , it was a dilapidate blight . But he ’s turned it around , crafting it into a stunning sanctuary . [ Dwell ]
Image credit : Mark Mahaney / Dwell
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