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Recent Examples of saltbox
Stroll down Main Road and admire houses representing every era of Westport’s long colonial and maritime history, from Cape Cod cottages and colonial saltboxes to showy Greek Revival sea captains’ homes.
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Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The result puts the original saltbox abode at the forefront, visible from three sides, while the addition is set discreetly back, allowing the centuries-old structure to take center stage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
The final tour on May 30 will be Avon and Simsbury including architectural themes of vernacular farmhouses, Georgian and Federal homes and the classic saltbox home.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
With offices in California and Massachusetts, Katie Martinez Design works on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, from renovating a 1740 saltbox farmhouse to crafting a modern Napa Valley winery.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Christine Ogden had stopped paying the $465-a-month mortgage for her blue saltbox home in the coastal Maine town of Searsport in 2013, according to court documents.
—ProPublica, 20 July 2025
Baron’s Cove, located at the center of it all, is a gorgeous saltbox cottage designed by Colleen Bashaw that underwent a full renovation in 2015.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
John Farrell, Coldwell Banker Realty, (978) 578-5203. Roxbury, Connecticut
This four-bedroom modern saltbox was built in 2021 from handmade waterstruck brick.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 16 July 2024
Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The result puts the original saltbox abode at the forefront, visible from three sides, while the addition is set discreetly back, allowing the centuries-old structure to take center stage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
The final tour on May 30 will be Avon and Simsbury including architectural themes of vernacular farmhouses, Georgian and Federal homes and the classic saltbox home.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
With offices in California and Massachusetts, Katie Martinez Design works on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, from renovating a 1740 saltbox farmhouse to crafting a modern Napa Valley winery.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Christine Ogden had stopped paying the $465-a-month mortgage for her blue saltbox home in the coastal Maine town of Searsport in 2013, according to court documents.
—ProPublica, 20 July 2025
Baron’s Cove, located at the center of it all, is a gorgeous saltbox cottage designed by Colleen Bashaw that underwent a full renovation in 2015.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
John Farrell, Coldwell Banker Realty, (978) 578-5203. Roxbury, Connecticut
This four-bedroom modern saltbox was built in 2021 from handmade waterstruck brick.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 16 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saltbox
Noun
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Wander forest trails, relax by the riverfront, discover the charming Osaki cottage or hop on the historic Chester‑Hadlyme Ferry.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The disgraced ex-Prince Andrew, while living practically for free, made money by renting out cottages on his Windsor estate, according to findings by Great Britain’s National Audit Office (NAO).—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Outside a stone farmhouse, a tractor was partly obscured by an orchard that had erupted in white blossoms.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Add some farmhouse flair with this accent chair packed with charming details, like spindle legs, nailhead trim, and a visible woodgrain frame.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Developer New Bedford Land Development revised its townhome proposal to reduce density from 71 to 64 units, though some council members worried about losing commercial development opportunities.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Georgetown Crossings, a 142-unit townhome community, is next door, and the future Northwest Cabarrus High School is across Kannapolis Parkway.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Noun
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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In Texas, shots and fly drops Diebel, whose family ranch is about 200 miles east of the quarantine zone, said ranchers are proactively giving injections that prevent screwworm infestation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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And the pair of bedrooms in the Concerto Suite has soaring ceilings and a duplex design with its own kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Three years ago, Gomes and Fredrik Eklund sold a 10,000-square-foot duplex penthouse at 151 Wooster for $50 million.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The design is breezy and the whole resort is spaced out; free standing bungalows go up and down the hillside, while pools, the spa, and bars and restaurants are scattered throughout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The adorable one-room bungalow included a private hot tub overlooking the verdant rainforest.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Mayor Evans and City Manager Joe Smolinski argued that despite incurring debt, Mansfield’s tax rate has consistently gone down in recent years while the homestead property tax exemption rate has increased.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The proposal, which voters will decide in November, would increase the homestead exemption and reduce taxable home values.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Production vehicles can park once while utilizing dissimilar looks; locations can jump from a Victorian home to a ranch house to a gritty industrial setting without a company move.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Originally built in 1959 as a modest ranch house, the property was transformed into a sleek architectural showpiece by David Kotzebue Architecture and builders Lowell and Jacquie Strauss of Amalfi West.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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“Saltbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltbox. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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