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Recent Examples of saltbox
This house-museum, once the home of Robert Townsend, an important figure in the spy ring, was originally built as a Colonial era-saltbox in 1738 (more than a century later it was transformed into a Victorian-style property).
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Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Week Staff,
theweek,
16 July 2024
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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.
—
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
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Sinister Wisdom operated out of a little white brick cottage Nicholson bought in East Charlotte at 3116 Country Club Drive, which Mecklenburg County added to its prospective historic landmark list in 2021 to be considered for the designation.
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There are also plenty of other lodging configurations across the vast property, including full-sized cottages.
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Set between Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica and surrounded by silvery olive groves, the Masseria Silentio is a former Masseriola, or rural farmhouse, dating back to the 18th century.
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This look is perfect for modern farmhouse styles and old-world or country aesthetics.
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The result is a townhome community that feels more walkable and in line with the current residential community, Calvo said.
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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.
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Once the ranch opens, the program will be free and offered as an option for those who are Medicaid-eligible through partnering organizations throughout the state.
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Videos of World Cup tourists trying — and raving — about Taco Bell, ranch dressing, even gas station Twinkies, have become the most durable meme of this year’s tournament.
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One side of the duplex, which was home to seven people, sustained heavy fire damage and most of what was in that residence was destroyed, Hall said.
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The duplex is on the market for $22 million.
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There’s a full spa and accommodations range from hotel rooms to cottages, bungalows and townhomes.
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Resorts like Likuliku Lagoon Resort and Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay offer the quintessential overwater bungalow experience travelers associate with the Maldives—coupled with warm hospitality, clear blue water, and generally lower costs for hotels, meals, and excursions.
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The bill was passed during the special session last month when lawmakers also approved the property tax ballot measure (SB 2F) which would increase the homestead property tax exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and to $250,000 in 2028.
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Tinajani, a six-room lodge centered around an old homestead on a former sheep farm, is set at a height of about 12,000 feet above sea level in the Altiplano.
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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.
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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.
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“Saltbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltbox. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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