Sugarhouse :: Restoration

By the 1960s maple syrup production had ceased at the Scott Farm. The syrup making equipment in the Sugarhouse was replaced by a simple wood stove and the building became primitive housing. So it remained for 30 years until the Scott Farm was acquired by The Landmark Trust USA.

The character of the building, the beauty of its setting, and the historical significance of syrup making in New England led Landmark USA to rescue the Sugarhouse from the spiral of decline. The Trust was determined to retain the feel of the historic past but to make it a comfortable accommodation for two.

The tall roof with monitor vent would have made a conventional heating system ineffective so we removed the crumbling concrete floor and installed a radiant heating system in a new concrete slab. We lined the open walls with simple, shellacked pine panelling so that we could provide insulation. The bathroom in the attached woodshed was upgraded and a well-equipped kitchen installed near the former firebox.

Whether you are interested in experiencing a bit of history or simply wish to get away to a cozy retreat in the country, the Sugarhouse will suit your needs.