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with the original stained wood floors. The bath was upgraded with black and white mosaic tiles, painted wainscotting and freestanding bathtub. They kept the original pedestal sink.

In 2020, they completed a basement remodel to showcase their interests. Kelly is a horsewoman, Alan a musician. “The space had previously been used for storage. But we added a full bath and created and very enjoyable entertainment space,” Kelly says.

The basement has a bistro table for wine tasting, perfect when the pandemic kept them home. They added a brick wall to emphasize the subterranean location. The entrance has the original wood staircase.

Two large, tufted sofas and a satin black grand piano highlight the living room. The grandfather clock is a family heirloom.

Just off the living room is the original side porch with black lattice walls. A fountain bubbles as Delta breezes flow through in summer evenings. Antique and vintage furniture and accessories abound.

The couple worked hard to preserve original details. “We saved every vintage light fixture and switch that we could,” Alan says. The doors are original, with paint stripped away and stained ebony to contrast the white painted woodwork.

“We were careful to save every doorknob and even the door hinges we had replated,” Kelly says.

While they added no additional space to the original 2,700 square feet, the couple rebuilt the garage for code compliance. They reused the original sliding wood garage doors. “We also incorporated a home gym behind the garage that we use daily,” Alan says.

They refreshed the backyard, set among a couple of huge orange trees, with plants and shrubs, and added a round galvanized tank converted to a splash pool.

The Harbitters couldn’t be happier with life, especially with great neighbors on 41st Street.

“My favorite thing about this house is the open central stairway,” Alan says. “You can see out through almost every window, both upstairs and down from the stairwell. It’s a house made of windows.”

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