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 NEW PARK DESIGNS SAFFRON PAIR OF PANELS 2 Sizes  US $69.95
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CHICORY LINED GATHERED SWAGS 72x63 US $119.90
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 Priscilla Ruffle Curtain 2 Colors W Val 188 x 63L Country Ruffle Curtains US $58.72
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 Pair Gray India Sari Sheer Curtain Drape panel 84 US $54.99
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 PARK DESIGNS STURBRIDGE GATHERED SWAGS 3 COLORS 63 US $59.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CINNAMON PLAID PAIR OF PANELS US $79.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CINNAMON PLAID SWAG PAIR 1 or 2 US $54.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CINNAMON LAYERED VALANCE 1 or 2 US $32.90
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 SALE INDIGO NAVY BLUE RED FLORAL CURTAIN DRAPERY PANEL PAIR by VICTORIAN HEART US $39.95
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CINNAMON PLAID VALANCE 1 or 2 US $14.90
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 Priscilla Ruffled Curtain White or Natural With Attached Valance 100 W x 54L US $27.88
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 PEARL BRAID BATTENBURG PURE WHITE 100 COTTON WINDOW DRAPERY PANEL PAIR US $29.99
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 ANTIQUE ROSE 4pc WINDOW DRAPERY PANEL CURTAIN PAIR 100 COTTON FULL LINED US $49.99
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 BLACK TAN CHECK PLAID WINDOW DRAPERY CURTAIN PAIR FARMHOUSE PRIMITIVE COLLECTION US $54.99
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 Pair Turquoise India Sari Sheer Curtain Drape panel 84 US $54.99
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 Tea Rose Panel Pair w Tie Backs 15336C 60 1537A US $20.00
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 Madrid Thermal Tieback Pair Gold 10251D 28 1525A US $4.00
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 Domestications Firenza Panel Pair w Tie Backs 1517A 15353C US $13.99
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 Merry Christmas Panel Pair w Tie Backs 15379C 1515A US $14.00
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 Pair Purple India Sari Sheer Curtain Drape panel 84 US $54.99
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 Pair Yellow Tab Top Sari Sheer Curtain 43 in x 84 in US $59.99
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 PPL Tab Top Silk Sari Curtains Drapes Panels CUSTOM US $49.99
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 BLACK TAN PLAID VALANCE PRIMITIVE FARMHOUSE COLLECTION by VICTORIAN HEART US $15.00
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 Company Store Chambray w rings lt coral Ivory pair panels 1047A GE58 US $3.99
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 FRENCH COUNTRY BLACK WHITE TOILE DRAPERY PANEL PAIR US $89.00
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 PEARL BRAID BONE IVORY 100 COTTON WINDOW DRAPERY PAIR US $29.99
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 Company Store Chambray Voile w Rings Red Pair Curtain Panels 84x44 NEW 77U US $5.99
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 Pair Blue India Sari Sheer Curtain Drape panel 84 US $54.99
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 Pair Peach Pink India Sari Sheer Curtain Drape panel 84 US $54.99
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 Pair Yellow India Sari Sheer Curtain Drape panel 84 US $54.99
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 DARK RED WHITE GINGHAM CHECK WINDOW TREATMENT VALANCE US $14.99
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 Domestications Bellissima Hanover Pleated Jabots Pair Natural 63 297F 18162A US $3.50
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 Rod Pocket Pair Cream Silk Sari Curtains Panels Drape US $54.99
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 Forest US $49.99
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 Acorn Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 Pinecone Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 Plain Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 Leaf Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 Standing Horse Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 Heart Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 Star Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 Pine Tree Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 Deer Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 Moose Pine Swags by Village Wrought Iron New US $34.42
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 SALE CF CHIC SHABBY CLARA CORAL PINK FLORAL DRAPERY PAIR CURTAINS US $58.99
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 Chambray Voile w rings Red pair curtain panels 10U US $4.99
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 SOLID DARK RED COTTON LINED PAIR 84 DRAPERY PANELS US $48.99
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 Priscilla Ruffled Curtain White or Natural 100 Wide x 81 Long with Valance US $39.28
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 Foamback Insulated Tab Top Curtains 100 Cotton Made in USA US $11.00
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 Priscilla Ruffle Curtain 2 Colors W Val 188 x 72L Country Ruffle Curtains US $62.37
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 Priscilla Ruffle Curtain White or Natural with valance 310 x 81L Country Ruffle US $103.48
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 Window Curtain Panel Pair Unlined 63 Long Park Designs Mill Village US $37.99
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 Window Curtain Tier Pair Unlined 36 L Park Designs Mill Village US $22.99
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 Window Curtain Tier Pair Unlined 24 L Park Designs Mill Village US $17.99
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 Window Curtain Swag Pair Unlined Park Designs Mill Village US $35.99
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 Forest Green Stripe Panels w rings 50 x 63 1958A GL37 US $10.99
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS SAFFRON PAIR OF TIERS 2 Sizes US $22.90
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 PARK DESIGNS STURBRIDGE EMB POINT VALANCE 72x15 US $38.90
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 PARK DESIGNS MILL VILLAGE LINED POINT VALANCE 72x15 US $36.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CHICORY LAYERED VALANCE 72x16 US $61.66
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CHICORY PAIR OF PANELS W TIEBACKS US $42.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CAMBRIDGE LAYERED VALANCE 72x16 US $33.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS YORK VALANCE 3 COLORS 72x14 US $18.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CAMBRIDGE PLAID VALANCE 72x14 US $14.90
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 PARK DESIGNS STURBRIDGE CURTAIN PANELS 4 COLORS 63 US $39.50
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 PARK DESIGNS STURBRIDGE SWAG PAIR 4 COLORS 72x36 US $28.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS WILDFLOWER PAIR OF SWAGS 72x36 US $35.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS CAMBRIDGE PAIR OF SWAGS 72x36 US $27.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS YORK SWAG PAIR 3 COLORS 72x36 US $32.90
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 PARK DESIGNS STURBRIDGE LINED SWAGS 72x36 2 Colors US $49.90
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 NEW PARK DESIGNS YORK TIERS PAIR 3 COLORS 72x24 US $22.90
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 YLW Rod Pocket Sari Curtains Drapes Panels CUSTOM US $49.99
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 Lavender Silk Sari Curtains with Rod Pockets US $49.99
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 PPL Rod Pocket Sari Curtains Drapes Panels CUSTOM US $49.99
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 Rod Pocket Pair Black Silk Sari Curtains Drapes P US $49.99
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 Red Rod Pocket Sari Curtains Drapes Panels CUSTOM US $49.99
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 GREEN Rod Pocket Sari Curtains Drapes Panels CUSTOM US $49.99
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 Pair White with golden trim Tab Top Sari Sheer Curtai US $59.99
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 Pink Tie Top Silk Sari Curtains Drapes Panels CUSTOM US $49.99
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 White Rod Pocket Sari Curtains Drapes Panels CUSTOM US $49.99
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Village Living: Second Home Delights
If you long for life at a slower pace, where friendly neighbors interact against a backdrop of classic village settings, we have some suggestions about places to visit and perhaps to live. Our review of great vacation and second home spots ranges from western Massachusetts, to the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York, the Upper Valley of New Hampshire to the Rhode Island seashore. We’ll begin our tour in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts.
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Stockbridge is a small village nestled in a quiet valley, in the heart of the rolling hills of the Berkshires. Its sun-dappled streets and classic architecture have made it emblematic of the quaint New England village. It is fitting that one of the artistic chroniclers of life in Stockbridge was Norman Rockwell, whose romantic portrayal of small town life evokes a simpler time, unhurried and neighborly.
The small-town center seems a Rockwell painting come to life. With small, locally owned shops, tidy, wide streets and sidewalks, kids on bikes, beautiful churches, and numerous examples of well maintained and diverse New England architecture, Stockbridge offers a welcomed respite from the hurried pace of 21st century America.
The Berkshire hills that surround Stockbridge offer a wide variety of four season activities. There are more than 90,000 acres of recreational land, over 90 lakes and ponds, parks, golf courses and ski areas. Cultural touchstones of Stockbridge include the world-renowned Tanglewood Music Festival and the Berkshire Theatre Festival.
While home prices in the area are relatively high, there are still some bargains available from time to time. Visit the Massachusetts 2ndhome State Page at http://www.2ndhome.net/massachusetts-vacation-homes.
The next two towns on our tour of villages and village life in the Northeast share a special connection, even though they are in different states. Essex, New York and Charlotte, Vermont are separated, some say joined, by a 20 minute ferry ride across beautiful Lake Champlain.
Charlotte, Vermont
The Town of Charlotte sits on a series of hills and ridges overlooking Lake Champlain, about ten miles south of the bustling city of Burlington. Vermont Magazine has said “…This is a town dominated by rural landscapes, by farmland, hills, and orchards; it is also - quietly, to be sure - part and parcel of Vermont's Gold Coast.”
Charlotte is a town with multiple attractions. It’s close enough to Burlington to access great shopping, dining and nightlife, yet it is a bucolic, pastoral place possessed of a strong sense of community spirit, manifested by a commitment to excellent schools, a new town hall, and a great local gathering spot, the Old Brick Store. Its residents bridge the spectrum between multi-generational farmers, artists, writers and professionals of all stripes.
Charlotte has been a rural escape for second homeowners for many years. It’s comprised of several villages, including East Charlotte and Thompson’s Point, a largely summer community. Visit the Vermont 2ndhome State Page at http://www.2ndhome.net/vermont-vacation-homes.
Essex, New York
Essex is located on the shores of Lake Champlain and in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. It is sometimes referred to as New York’s most historic hamlet. Why this designation? Among other reasons, Essex has one of the finest collections of pre-Civil War architecture in the country. Framed by a beautiful lakefront and New York’s majestic Adirondacks, Essex has welcomed visitors and second homeowners for many years. Another special feature of this charming place is that across the blue waters of Lake Champlain lies the vista of Vermont’s Green Mountains.
There are many four-season activities available in and around the town, including first class trout fishing on the Boquet or Salmon Rivers or on the broad, deep waters of Lake Champlain. Biking, canoeing and kayaking, hiking and birding are popular in spring summer and fall. And of course sailing and power boating on Lake Champlain are some of the best to be found in the Northeast. There are many high mountain peaks, trails, rivers and streams within a half hour of the village. The closest hiking trails are in nearby Split Rock Reserve, a 3000-acre tract where numerous trails hug the shore of Lake Champlain. Golfers will find 10 challenging courses within a half hours drive. Summer theatre, concerts and special events round out the warm weather activity list. Winter activities include great backcountry and downhill skiing, or for the more adventurous, ice climbing. Visit the New York 2ndhome State Page at http://www.2ndhome.net/new-york-vacation-homes.
Lebanon, New Hampshire
In the heart of an area referred to by locals as the Upper Valley, Lebanon is located about mid way up the State of New Hampshire.
The town is laid out in the traditional New England fashion, with a two-acre square, with a band shell at the center. The square is fronted on by a collection of impressive traditional civic buildings with handsome facades, including the town hall, a library and a wonderful gem, the Lebanon Opera House. It’s an 880-seat facility with superb acoustics and is the largest proscenium theater in the Upper Valley. After more than eighty years of presenting quality musical and theatrical performances, the Opera House remains a key component of the cultural life in and around Lebanon.
Lebanon is just a short drive south of Hanover, the home of Dartmouth College, which offers many year round cultural events in the multi performance hall venue of the Hopkins Center. Films, musicals and dramatic productions, including opera, are staged throughout the year.
Much of the housing stock in the historic district is comprised of stately Colonial, Federal and Victorian style homes, a legacy of the wealth of mill owners of the 19th century. The town has ranked highly, (often in the top four), in Prentice Hall’s ‘100 Best Small Towns in America’, a guide to the communities that offer the best in small town living. It mingles the quiet of small town rural life with cultural opportunities not commonly associated with rural life.
Outside the historic district, a wide variety of housing can be found in the area, from 18th century farmhouses, to ranch-style homes and increasingly, high-quality modular homes, in many traditional and contemporary designs.
In short, if you are looking for a second home, Lebanon and the surrounding area offers a unique blend of rural lifestyle and urban amenities. Visit the New Hampshire 2ndhome State Page at http://www.2ndhome.net/new-hampshire-vacation-homes.
Narragansett, Rhode Island
The town of Narragansett hugs the Atlantic Ocean along 26 miles of shoreline (including Pettasquamscutt Cove and Narrow River). This long and varied shoreline has drawn New Englanders to second homes in the summer since the early 1900’s. During the summer season, the population triples. The year round population has also been growing in recent years.
A principal attraction for these seasonal residents is easy access to miles of varied beaches. The busiest is the Narragansett Town Beach, right in the center of town. Known for quality surf, it has been described as one of the top surfing destinations in the country. Nearby Scarborough State Beach, which is more than a mile long, has fewer undertows and a more gradual slope than the town beach and is the choice of many area families. Roger Wheeler Beach, fronting on the harbor, is well protected and is best suited for small children. Salty Brine State Beach is a small crescent of sand that abuts the nearby port town of Galilee, where many sightseeing, whale watching and fishing boats lie at anchor, plus the ferry to Block Island, which lies12 miles offshore.
In the middle of Narragansett, there is a stunning parallel pair of stone arches spanning Ocean Road, anchored on either side by curved towers. The Towers are what remains of the Narragansett Pier Casino that once stood on the site. Designed in 1883 by the renowned architect Stanford White, the 3-story granite Towers, topped by conical roofs, are connected by one long gallery room. Sadly, the main Casino building burned in 1900. The light-filled, 130-foot long Great Hall, built with fieldstone walls, with windows on three sides, still offers a spectacular vantage point to take in the views of the Atlantic and suggests the beauty and opulence of the long vanished Casino.
If you want to find a great seasonal home, Narragansett offers many styles of existing homes and cottages, including new construction, single-family homes, condominiums and adult living communities, plus land, waterfront properties and multi-family investment properties. The surrounding areas offer a wide choice of lifestyles, from summer cottages to grand oceanfront estates, including old New England farmsteads and other country properties.
In upcoming issues of 2ndhome® Journal, we’ll continue our coverage of New England villages where many second home owners have happily
settled.
About the Author
This article was originally published in the Winter 2007 issue of 2ndhome® Journal, http://www.2ndhome.net, a digital magazine for owners, buyers and sellers of vacation homes and investment properties.
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