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Robert and Vauda Ellis share
The Homeplace
The house at Christmas, Below: one of the upstairs bedrooms.
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Davie County natives, Vauda and Robert Ellis, both retired, have taken Vauda’s mother’s homeplace and revamped a legacy for their daughter and grandchildren. Built in the late1800s, the white farmhouse is nestled under one of two humongous beech trees still guarding the yard. Along with the house is a beautiful gambrel barn and matching milk house and just down the road abit is a 19th century school house, c.1914, named Poplar Springs. The 15 acres is flanked by a fledgling peach orchard, “The blossoms are beautiful in the spring,” says Vauda. As you continue down the circular drive, you are welcomed by a large bird house mimicking the actual farmhouse. The stoic house seeps in creative design and decorative ideas of Vauda and her daughter, Andreia. More than a restoration, they have constructed a show place for guests to relax and enjoy reclining by the fireplace or watching TV in the next room. In the kitchen Robert's coffered ceiling and Vauda’s stainless steel island that easily seats three guests are stunning. The island’s legs are “…rough cut 4x4s found on the farm,” Robert explained. The adjacent dining area hosts a gorgeous handmade table that can seat a dozen more. The kitchen is stocked with utensils, etc. and the guests cook the foods they want and carry in. Most of the hardwood floors throughout the house are the original ones. Vauda and Robert agreed to use as many vintage items for interior decorating as possible…they make great conversation starters! Robert used nickel gap wall boarding…it looks like the famous ship lap paneling but it is tongue and groove while ship lap is simply nailed in place. Notice that at least one wall in every room is original to preserve the past lifestyle. The stairs and bannister are original. The house is designed to sleep seven people with 2 1/2 beautiful baths. In addition to out of town visitors, many Ellis family events happen around the huge dining table and just recently
