I am single 49yr old and this year I bought my first home. This is a dream come true, not only because I've always wanted a historic home, but as a full time artist and music teacher I now have studio rooms for both. I want to create an inspiring and wholesome place where families enjoy bringing their children for lessons and I can continue to do what I love. This house, built in 1900, was also the house my neighbor grew up in 75 yrs ago. She has given me photos and told stories of how it used to look. On a budget, I've had to have so many things repaired like the whole house needing new electric wiring, plumbing and heat issues that it will be many years before I can restore it to its original grandeur. Sadly, not only has the upper balcony been removed but the house was covered in yellow vinyl siding, red shutters and the tin roof color looks orange. I would love to see the house exterior done with paint again. Please help her, with a lovely country setting and becoming part of the community as a place to learn about music and art, she is worth it.