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Railroad Station Home
The New York Times 5.7.08

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It's rare when a home featured in The New York Times' special real estate section Great Homes & Destinations is small and makes clever use of a tight space. But this one does both. This former rail station (measuring just 753-square-feet) in Lenwade, England was renovated by Steve Sokalsky into a two-bedroom one-bath home for his family. The renovation included installing space-saving electrical outlets in the small kitchen...

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These hidden outlets can be pulled up from the kitchen counter to help power additional appliances. Check out all the pics and the complete story: A Home on the Tracks.

(Pics: Jonathan Player)

Comments (5)

What a cute little cottage - and I love the Bathroom!

posted by bepsf on 2008-05-07 16:06:09
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I adore that copper-colored work surface in the kitchen, and the ivory tiles in the bath ore lovely.

posted by Jenny B on 2008-05-07 16:33:12
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Hey! I lived in an old train station in Kent, England! The architecture was grand and my address was 1 Railway Cottage. (There was only one, so having a number seemed kinda funny.)

You've made me nostalgic now!

posted by ridge_van_winkle on 2008-05-07 16:50:11
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I like everything except the TV in the bathroom and I think the kitchen is a little too modern/trendy for the overall bones of the house. Although I do love the copper counters and the way the power outlets are hidden. It's really that stove hood I don't like.

posted by dblitz1 on 2008-05-07 19:59:10
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Love the disappearing outlet. Now there's an idea. Are they available in the States?

posted by quiltmaster on 2008-05-08 00:58:29
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