Sugar Maple Design and Renovation

Sugar Maple Design and Renovation Follow us during our trials and tribulations of renovating an 1844 Post and beam triplex in the heart of historic Lake Mills, Wisconsin. Welcome to 306 W.

Madison in beautiful downtown Lake Mills, Wisconsin. This property was built in 1912 in the American Foursquare style. Enjoy views of 4 (yes, 4!) historic churches from nearly every window of the house. Charm throughout starting with the very large front porch complete with porch swing, large fireplace with original massive oak mantle, window seat, original light fixtures, built in cabinets and a

balcony off the upstairs overlooking the back yard. The kitchen boasts granite counter, deep porcelain sink with unique antique brass faucet and stainless steel appliances, all brand new!! With 5 bedrooms, this house is big enough for any family including the walk up attic, with 9 full sized windows, full staircase and floorboards that can finished for extra space very easily. Did I mention the oversized garage and very large back yard? Call Realtor Heidi Kabat to see this home at 920-650-0065!!

10/31/2014

As most of you already know..... the 'Other House' has been taken off the market. We've decided to keep the old girl. I'm sure my husband jinxed any prospects by not really wanting to sell anyway. We're considering sharing the Other House by way of VRBO. So if you're looking for a nice get away to beautiful downtown Lake Mills Wisconsin, just let me know....

Welcome home to 306 W Madison in charming downtown Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
05/16/2014

Welcome home to 306 W Madison in charming downtown Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Oh, Happy Day!! Yesterday, our contractor, Noah Kopp, removed the wall!! It has been long awaited and I am ecstatic!! Fi...
08/01/2013

Oh, Happy Day!! Yesterday, our contractor, Noah Kopp, removed the wall!! It has been long awaited and I am ecstatic!! Finally, I can begin to rebuild this room!!

The wall that needed to be removed was filled with a cast iron plumbing stack and a heating vent. After months of moving...
08/01/2013

The wall that needed to be removed was filled with a cast iron plumbing stack and a heating vent. After months of moving plumbing/heating the wall finally came down!

and the light.... to come.
07/25/2013

and the light.... to come.

The side porch was in really bad shape, literally falling away from the house. And, our new porch, isn't it lovely!
07/25/2013

The side porch was in really bad shape, literally falling away from the house. And, our new porch, isn't it lovely!

My husband Lane and his trusty assistant Drew and sidekick Neil. The little one is our youngest son Liam, learning the w...
07/24/2013

My husband Lane and his trusty assistant Drew and sidekick Neil. The little one is our youngest son Liam, learning the ways of the elders.

07/24/2013

Simply put: The American Foursquare was a post-Victorian style popular from the mid 1890's to the late 1930's. It shared many features with the Prairie architecture pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright. The boxy foursquare shape provided roomy interiors for homes on small city lots. The simple, square shape also made the Foursquare style especially practical for mail order house kits from Sears and other catalog companies.

I am unsure if our foursquare is a mail order or 'kit' house. It has all of the features that a true foursquare would have but I have yet to find our exact floor plan. I'll post pics a little later of our first project.... the brewery in the basement!

07/23/2013

Well, I stand corrected. As I've just learned from a local historian (here on FB) that the house was actually built in 1912. Our realtor said 1908, the next door neighbor said 1910 and the deed said nothing. HA! Thanks Robin for knowing all things Lake Mills! I feel happy to know that we acquired the home on her Centennial Anniversary!!

We took ownership of the house in October of 2012. Our first priority.... a Halloween Party, of course!
07/23/2013

We took ownership of the house in October of 2012. Our first priority.... a Halloween Party, of course!

07/23/2013

I've decided to create a page to document the restoration of our 'other' house. As most of you know, Lane and I bought this lovely 1908 American Foursquare in October 2012 in hopes of using it as an office for Lane, a studio for me, and a place to store our boat. We've really fallen in love with this house and want to bring it back to its former glory. While we don't have far to go (most of the original details are still present) it certainly needs some love. So follow me as we pour all of our love ($) into this house! It's been quite an adventure thus far and I'm sure there will be more to come.

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300 W Madison Street
Lake Mills, WI
53551

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