fireplace

The original fireplace surround and hearth remain. The firebox has been rebuilt for safety.

roof line

Nestled into the sloping site, the new house sits on top of the existing foundation. The views from the second floor window are great. The mason has carefully removed the existing chimney leaving only the fireplace. A new taller chimney will contain two flues - one for the fireplace and one for a wood burning boiler.

chimney and fireplace

We also saved the existing chimney and fireplace only to discover that the two are not really connected to one another. The crew went to great lengths to deconstruct and rebuild around the fireplace. We may rebuild the chimney to improve the connection.