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Recent Examples of saltbox
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.
—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
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, 17 Nov. 2025
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
My family lives in the white clapboard saltbox at 335 River Road in Carlisle, Massachusetts, the one-time home of Thaddeus Blood, who was born—most likely in our family room—on May 28, 1755.
—John Kaag, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
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
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, 17 Nov. 2025
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
My family lives in the white clapboard saltbox at 335 River Road in Carlisle, Massachusetts, the one-time home of Thaddeus Blood, who was born—most likely in our family room—on May 28, 1755.
—John Kaag, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saltbox
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Case in point, the resort just celebrated its 100th birthday with a complete top-to-bottom renovation of the 54-key hotel and 11 on-site cottages, including a new artist-in-residency program and airy interiors paying homage to the island's basket-weaving and seafaring heritage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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To get to the cottage from the National Mall, visitors will either need to drive, hire a car or take public transportation.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Noun
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If your vibe is French country or farmhouse chic, this flirty, feminine duvet cover set checks all the boxes.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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The celebration appeared to take place at Hadid's elegant Pennsylvania farmhouse.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Despite these setbacks, the condo and townhome segment demonstrated resilience, with average prices rising 9% to nearly $944,000.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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Haddy was accused of agreeing to set up a trust account to store sale proceeds from a client’s townhome, and then transferring funds from the account to his own operating account to pay business expenses.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, Californians can’t build a home, can’t afford to buy a home, and can’t buy land to build multiple homes for a family ranch or compound.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Willow Park is also facing a major lawsuit over one of these developments; the neighboring cities of Fort Worth and Aledo filed suit against Willow Park in March, accusing the city of illegally annexing land part of a $500 million development, the Beall-Dean ranch.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
Noun
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One of the family rooms is a duplex, with two twin beds on the mezzanine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Part-timers will have to factor in the cost of the tax in their best and final offers, while someone who actually wants to live in that duplex on lower Fifth has wiggle room to outbid them.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those who produce are embraced even when they're photographed embracing a female reporter on the roof of some Arizona resort bungalow.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her home, Blenheim Farm, was built in 2020 with her husband on the site of a former bungalow that once formed part of an alpaca farm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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To soften the reval blow, New Milford this year applied a homestead exemption that gives a 10% assessment waiver on an owner’s primary home.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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In North Texas, homeowners can apply for a homestead exemption and several other tax breaks that can lower their bill.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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At her Montecito, California, ranch house with partner Dawn Close, gravel is the foundation of their yard design.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The mansion sits atop a hill, where visitors can walk 1/4 mile along a nature trail dotted with other buildings, including a ranch house, pool house and tea room.—
Hans Gutknecht,
Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Saltbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltbox. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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