"After discovering that a home in Litchfield County, Connecticut, was on the market, Rafe Churchill brought his wife, Heide Hendricks, the other half of their architecture and design studio, Hendricks Churchill, to come take a look. It was built in 1858 on a wide and rare parcel of land that hadn't yet been divided, and remained untouched for the last half century. The couple liked the high ceilings and substantial windows, as well as the nine bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms that referenced a bygone era."
"When the couple decided to put in an offer, they knew they wouldn't be the ones moving in. Instead, Churchill and Hendricks were charmed by the property's historical significance, and aimed to use their professional expertise to gently usher it into the 21st century. They'd fix it up without tearing it down, and then return the "for sale" sign to the curb."
Architects Rafe Churchill and Heide Hendricks found a solid 1858 house on an unpartitioned Litchfield County parcel with high ceilings, large windows, nine bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The structure remained largely untouched for half a century but retained a strong foundation and a charming walk to the village. The couple bought the property to renovate rather than occupy, planning sensitive updates that preserved historical character. After acquiring the keys in November 2021 they replaced electrical systems, repaired plumbing, and addressed landscaping. They relisted the home about six months later and evaluated a conditional offer requiring continued work on the property.
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