These photos were taken before we moved in. The former owners, Vance and Janet Hikes, bought the place several years ago (1990's?) when it and the property were pretty run down. Through more effort than I can ever imagine, they restored and expanded on the original building, adding plumbing, power, a modern kitchen, heating, deck, spa, fenced yard, a great dog house, garage/workshop. etc. -- essentially making it a livable and beautiful house and property. They raised their two beautiful girls here. (Their height measurement marks are still on the kitchen entrance frame. We fell in love with it at first sight and moved in in 2006.