The Restoration

Built long before electricity, indoor plumbing, or modern machinery, The Farmhouse still carried the remarkable craftsmanship and rugged ingenuity of another era. Every room reflected the skill and determination of the 19th-century builders who constructed the home entirely by hand using simple tools and raw materials from the surrounding land.

When the Lehmanns purchased The Farmhouse in 2020, the extensive restoration began with jacking up the home to replace the original stacked rock piers, reinforcing the flooring system with new framing and insulation, and restoring several of the massive 12-inch hand-hewn oak beams. One of them now serves as the dining room fireplace mantle. To repair the sagging dining room floor, dirt beneath the home was carefully removed by hand using small shovels.

The Farmhouse was then completely rewired and updated with new plumbing, along with modern heating and air conditioning throughout. Fresh paint and wallpaper have brightened the interiors, while a new kitchen, master bath, roof, wood ceilings, sidewalks, steps, and handrails have enhanced both comfort and character. The original spring box was also restored, utilities were buried, and new landscaping and driveway curbing were added. Future plans include rebuilding a replica of the property’s original barn that was demolished many years ago.