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Interview with the homeowner


                      Q:  Please describe the renovation process you went through while updating your home:
                      A:  During our renovations we worked with a local architect to design the beautiful home you see
                         today!  Many of the unique design features were created by us to suit our family and entertaining

                         lifestyle.  We decided to keep the original footprint of the house that was built in 1953 because
                         it was such a great layout. We later enlarged it in 2005 and added the second floor!  Every single
                         element in this home was chosen by us from the large airy  features like the  windows to the
                         smaller details like the fixtures to the door knobs and hinges! We have loved our time in this
                         sweet home and will miss our time here.


                      Q:  Why are you moving?

                      A:  This home has become a very dear part of our family over the years and we made the very
                         difficult decision to put this home on the market to fit the needs of our growing family.  We hope
                         that the next family that will inherit 155 Pemburn Drive will find as much joy, happiness, and love
                         in this home as we have over the past 20 years. It is truly a very special home that we will sorely
                         miss!


                      Q:  Will you miss the neighbor/neighbors?
                      A:  One of the nicest surprises we’ve found by living here has been how close we have become with
                         all of our neighbors. They have become like a family to us. They are always there to lend a hand

                         when needed, or even to enjoy a cup of coffee on the back porch with.  Everyone knows each
                         other here and we all look out for one another. Our children have become great friends with so
                         many of the neighbors' children of varying ages. When they were younger, they were constantly
                         outside playing games, riding bikes, hosting lemonade and cookie stands, etc. It has always been
                         a safe and inviting street and the kids were always welcome in each other's homes.


                      Q:  Tell me about the grounds...
                      A:  One of our favorite features about our home is the kousa dogwood tree in the backyard.  It

                         has the most magnificent white blossoms every June, the entire tree is covered in them. The
                         backyard is such a pleasant oasis, shady in the summer and sunny in the Winter.


                     Q:  What made you want to add the Tree House? Tell us about the process..
                      A:  We were fascinated with the TV show Tree House Masters and decided to try to build one
                         ourselves! The project quickly took on a life of its own from being a simple platform treehouse,
                         to the beautiful creation it is today. With some engineering advice from the Tree House Masters
                         experts, a work of art was created! It was a slow process that took several years but, the finished

                         product was well worth it. The roof is quite unique, it’s a reciprocal roof and was one of the most
                         intricate and time consuming parts of the project.  The treehouse features: casement windows,
                         electricity and plenty of space for two hammocks!


                      Q:  Did you ever consider putting in a pool?
                      A:  We did consider it but, we did not want to lose the Koosa Dogwood tree that we grew to love so
                         much! There is plenty of space in the backyard for a fabulous pool and entertaining area.
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