Golspie Farmhouse gets a new life This 1860’s stone farmhouse had sat empty for over 30 years. It had never had indoor plumbing or electricity. BEFORE… New design showing porch and rear additions. Work begins with repairs to the existing stone walls (re-pointing). The basement received new structural beams, posts and floor joists. A new porch begins. New cedar shake roof, chimney and gingerbread details. Next, work begins on a large timber-frame addition. New family room addition finished with board-and-batten pine siding. Interior family room with built-in furniture. Screened-in porch gets an extension in 2010… …complete with an old school bell tower. BEFORE… AFTER… July 23, 2013 by Gene Martin