saltbox

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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). 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
Noun
  • Shahnaaz Dalal, no relation to Sanaya Dalal, lives on the ground floor of a quaint, heritage-style cottage, with her Parsi husband, Rohinton, in-laws and two daughters in another Parsi enclave in northern Mumbai.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • There is also a lighthouse that was constructed in 1885, three tourist cottages and one 20-bed tourist home, according to the Administration of UT of Lakshadweep.
    Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2026
  • This look is perfect for modern farmhouse styles and old-world or country aesthetics.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • The result is a townhome community that feels more walkable and in line with the current residential community, Calvo said.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.
    Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • Hidden Valley, for its part, couldn’t resist dropping into the TSA’s comments section, while fans in the replies pointed out that Hidden Valley’s powdered ranch packets, which already clear security without issue, were a viable workaround.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Yet as the flames consumed the duplex at 14th Street and Jones on a sunny Sunday afternoon earlier this month, and seemingly half the island showed up to console and help the residents, Walker disappeared.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
  • The luxury developer Caudwell has now unveiled the Windsors’ former suite as Villa Jardin, a sprawling duplex residence spanning nearly 6,500 square feet.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Plunge Beach Resort effortlessly combines retro touches with modern amenities in resort-style rooms, as well as adult-only bungalows.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
  • The property has a total of four bedrooms between the circa 1979 main house and a 1953 bungalow.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • The rule regarding a homestead exemption would not apply to the families of athletes who rent their homes.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
  • The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption—the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes—from $50,000 to $250,000 over the next two years.
    Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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