Cost: Private
Completion: May 2006

When a local family sought to restore Kenridge, a beautiful historic property, they turned to Martin Horn. Meeting historic preservation requirements while constructing a home for 21st century living posed numerous challenges. For example, a fireplace was eliminated from the newly designed first-floor kitchen, but the chimney had to remain visible on the exterior, requiring a creative, hidden bracing system. Carpenters reused original materials, such as doors and hardwood floors, to maintain the home's historic character. State-of-the-art electrical and mechanical systems were seamlessly integrated into the original structure. The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities recognized Kenridge as an outstanding historic preservation project.