DESIGN POINT
RENOVATION ROCKSTARS
“riparian advantage” of flowing rivers and streams. Water House’s stream, like many in the area, offers pleasant vistas and plentiful fishing opportunities right in the backyard. “That stream just rambles through the back of the property, and it’s just beauti- ful to see and hear,” said Bill. Although the location was extremely desirable, the property, at time of pur- chase, was not exactly a luxury habita- tion. “We knew we were going to have to add some real quality to that proper- ty to get a high-dollar price for it,” said Bill. Not only was the home quite small; it also had only one bathroom, located downstairs and three small bedrooms. “It was also brick, which is unusual in the mountains,” said Bill, noting that this material may be less attractive to buyers accustomed to seeing wood siding or log homes. To address the brick issue, the Twyfords used rollers to apply a thinned-down, white latex paint to the brick exterior
Homeowners buying in the mountains pay a premium for this type of proximity to year-round flowing water and the lifestyle and benefits associated with it.
Renovation Rock Stars: Mountain CabinMakeover A LITTLE HOUSE BRINGS BIG RETURNS, THANKS TO A TOTAL MAKEOVER.
by Carole VanSickle Ellis
hen Bill Twyford and his son, Will, took on what they quickly began referring to as the “Water House” in the Colorado mountains, they knew the project would be tough but reward- ing. “It was a six-month project and we put about $75,000 into it, but we com- W
flowing, year-round mountain stream. “For mountain properties, that means it was a waterfront property,” explained Bill. Most people probably think of lakes or oceans when they hear the description “waterfront,” but the term also includes what Trout Unlimited refers to as the
pletely changed the look of the home,” said Bill. From the start, the father-son team knew that the biggest selling fea- ture for the property would not be the size (which was about 1,200 square feet before the renovation), but rather that it was located on the banks of a cheerfully
Before (above) and After (right): It’s amazing what a little paint can do! Of course, the Twyfords added more than just latex paint to this property to effect this transformation.
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