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CityViewNC.com | 13 e Hatches brought back to life the adjacent detached garage, by literally righting it, as it had developed a marked lean. e electrical wire that ran to the garage was slack and had been that way as far back as Tom can remember. eir carpenter and his son straightened the structure with a strap and a pulley. When they winched it, the slack wire became tight enough to pluck like a guitar. Tom laughed and said, "Don told me, 'at's how it's supposed to be.'" e backyard is a hidden oasis, charmingly flanked by original camelia, rose and rhododendron bushes. e patio, one of the Hatches' favorite features, opens out onto a lush, well-manicured lawn that Tom enjoys maintaining. Personal touches are everywhere in the home, and the same is true of the exterior. A cabinet enclosure for the television on the patio and wooden American flag that hangs beside it are both fashioned from reclaimed wood, rendered in the remodel. While Eileen insists she lacks creativity, elements of the yard tell a different story. On a trip to Maine, Eileen was inspired by the popularity of peace poles, which dot landscapes and gardens from coast to coast. Created to promote a message of harmony, the trend broadened to reflect elements of life that owners hold dear. Naturally, nestled into the shrubbery of their back yard are three poles Eileen commissioned from a talented AP Art student at Terry Sanford: one for Leighton, one for Sam and one for Tom. Interior Hardwood floors, which Tom uncovered under several layers of tar paper and linoleum, along with high-profile baseboards and intricate trim, preserve the cozy crasman design and ground the 1937 home to its roots. An updated kitchen, a mix of modern lighting, and an overlapping of textures and patterns work together to welcome guests into the modern home. Because the Hatches elected to create an open floor plan by removing a wall between the living and dining rooms, the aesthetically interesting mixture of old and new elements are all visible as soon as guests walk through the front door. Hardwood floors, which Tom uncovered under several layers of tar paper and linoleum, along with high-profile baseboards and intricate trim, preserve the cozy craftsman design and ground the 1937 home to its roots.

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