The House of Norwood™ is a brand of hospitality lux rental properties and special event venues. These are a collection of well-appointed spaces providing a curated social experience from home stay to special encounter events. The curated collection are branded for short-term rentals. Boutique Auberge is the handsome side of rentals. We don’t shy away from style. We promote it.
The best feature on This Side of Paris is the garden wall. It was love at first sight. It is not beautiful at first sight. To the contrary, the rock wall was covered with overgrown plants, ivy, and this kudzu like vine. The gardener inside of me knew with a bit of trimming and landscaping design, this hidden gem that anchors the landscape will be the focal point as you make your way to the house.
Read MoreIf you buy a fixer-upper, you must be willing to expect an imperfect house. The determination and vision to see past the undesirable existence of a particular layout or an existing color must be acid strong. A proper renovation takes into consideration, collaboration with other tradesmen to make your vision a reality. It is important to seek the advice and help of those that specialize in certain skillsets. Candis and Andy Meridith are no strangers to renovations. Co-author of Old Home Love, Candis believes "If you don’t know how to do something, figure out the person who does know." Architectural Digest magazine recently had a wonderful article on gauging whether or not you have what it takes to survive the fixer-upper adventure - and we do!
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