This 1925 built Tudor Revival, listed on the heritage inventroy but not designated, sold last summer. It’s one I’ve always been fond, of, but it’s usually overshadowed by it’s neighbour to the east, the Low-Martin House.
The new owners slapped a giant Lapico Renovations sign on the front lawn. [be warned if you click the Lapico link, the site is built with flash and has annoying music that loads with each page – turn off your speakers first, before cliciking]
The place has been gutted. Roof removed, and the inside reframed. Seeing as Lapico specializes in “new” homes, they along with the new owners, hopefully have the sense to restore the tudor elements, and allow it to continue to blend in with the neighbourhood.
I have heard that many people in the neighbourhood are nervous & concerned about how it will look once it’s done.
Hopefully the finished product looks like it did before, and not like a stucco clad suburban cookie cutter. We’ll definitely have to keep an eye on this one.
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Great! I'm tearing down my classic 1977 4 level side split and building a $1 million dollar McDonald's restaurant. Neighbours will get newsletters soon!
@David - Shady contractor? What do you know about this project, the timeline, or Lapico Homes? As far as I know, Lapico Homes is one of the best builders in the area. His homes are certainly stunning and he builds for some of the biggest names in town. Why is the project moving slowly? I have no idea, and neither do you I am guessing. "Scum bag" and "ripping off the client" are pretty harsh words for something you know nothing about. Why don't you ask the homeowners if they have any issues with the project or what the delays may be caused by and then post what you find out. Don't talk to the contractor, but their client directly. Maybe we will all be enlightened and then be able to discuss this more rationally.
The families who live closest to the work site are the most affected. The transition is an ugly process and it does affect those closet to the house. I'm sure, when finished, the home will be beautiful. It is not our responsibility to judge why or how it is designed and decorated on the inside and I'm sure the owner is not intending to compromise the integrity of our neighbourhood. But the one truth about any neighbourhood is knowing how to make friends, not enemies. It would be my recommendation the homeowners make a personal effort to discuss the process and timing with those most affected...the next door neighbours. Unlike the 'letter' that was distributed...we don't really care about the 'green' initiative or the use of recycled materials. All we want to know is when the job will be done so that our neighbourhood can look less like a construction zone. More importantly those of us who are immediately adjacent want to be assured that the job will get done and we can enjoy our area again. Realistically there is no reason for this job to take this long. The responsibility for this lies with the owner. I hope the owner understands that this long term project does affect people around them and that little to no respect has been afforded them for this inconvenience. So figure out a way to be a good neighbour so that when you finally move in you can make friends.
I for one applaud the homeowner, and I wish I could see the before and after pictures. It's seems extreme, but unless any of the detractors can prove that the structure was completely sound and without defect before the renovation, what are you complaining about? It's too bad we don't see more of this, assuming it was put back together using as much of the original material as possible. Why do it, if you're not going to do that?
These old houses are just that...OLD! Old technology, old materials. Nothing lasts forever, but now you can bet that this house will outlast any other one in the area, unless they get a similar treatment.