have made the house and grounds their own. One of the first changes Anne made
was having wallpaper applied to the dining room walls. In the foyer, hand- painted designs by artist Camie Stroupe Marion of Southern Pines accent the doorway leading into the dining room. The living room was painted a deep
pink shade, picking up a color in the Oriental rug that came from Tom’s mother’s home. Traditional furnishings used throughout are in keeping with the home’s style and period and give it a casual elegance. The spacious kitchen has been
gold plated, a feature that Mr. Currie is said to have wanted. Beyond the spacious kitchen and
breakfast room are the maid’s quarters and a second stairway. Bells to summon the servants are still in the dining room and the Keiths’ bedroom. “I ring them but nobody comes,” Anne joked.
CityViewNC.com | 43 The den opens to the terrace at
the rear of the house. The terrace is composed of Pennsylvania blue stone, also used on the stoop and steps. The stone may look like slate but isn’t slick like slate, Tom said. The addition of an English garden is just one of the ways that the Keiths
updated with granite replacing Formica countertops and hardwood replacing the floor tile. Recently renovation began on the
basement and the upstairs master bath. No doubt Mrs. Currie would be
pleased with the loving care that the current owners take in her dream house and the changes they have made to keep it up to date while maintaining its 18th- century charm.CV
