Zionsville, Pennsylvania
This house renovation in Zionsville, PA added approximately 2,300 square feet to a historic 1869 stone farmhouse. As a result, the home now combines modern functionality with preserved farmhouse charm. The homeowner’s priority was to maintain the original integrity throughout the twelve-month project. Consequently, every decision focused on blending new construction with the farmhouse’s historic character.
The renovation preserved the original summer kitchen, located in the center of the first-floor addition. To achieve this, we removed, treated, and reinstalled the beams in their original positions. Additionally, the summer kitchen roof was removed, and a second floor was built above it. This added a master bathroom, walk-in closet, laundry room, and a kid’s bedroom. Meanwhile, we removed two second-floor windows and cut through eighteen-inch-thick stone to create door openings to the existing home.
On the first floor, we installed a new kitchen with hickory hardwood floors. Furthermore, it overlooks the veranda porch with an epoxy floor finish, offering stunning views of the pond. The family room features a real stone fireplace, a powder room, and stairs to the second floor. In addition, the attic trusses were designed for storage and mechanical equipment.
We also built a 24′ x 40′ pole barn for vehicles. As a result, the basement garage became a laundry and utility area. Moreover, asphalt shingles were added to the main roof to blend with the farmhouse, while metal standing seam covered the front and rear roofs. Finally, we reused slate from the summer kitchen and installed Pella simulated divided-lite windows with a sliding door to the veranda porch.
Overall, this house renovation in Zionsville preserves historic charm while adding modern functionality. Additionally, every element enhances both beauty and practicality, creating a home that is timeless and welcoming.
Project Details
DATE
August, 2021
PROJECT TYPE
SUBCONTRACTORS
East Penn Hardwood
Jesiolowski Drywall
JP Works
Malozzi Tile & Marble
Overbeck Electric
Jiminez Roofing
Pizzuto Plumbing
Scott Brick Company
Schreffler Painting
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Client Testimonial
“We hired Kahler Construction to take on a monumental job with many unknowns. Budd was given the task of dismantling several additions that were added onto an old stone farmhouse from 1869 and then adding on a new 2,000 sq ft addition that incorporated an old summer kitchen with the final result to look like the whole house was built at one time!
Original stones and beams were removed by hand and every detail was discussed to make sure we kept with the original integrity of the farmhouse. Budd and his team of subcontractors met and surpassed every expectation of ours! We could not be more pleased!”
