Inside A West Virginia Time Piece

The facade of John C. Allen, Jr.’s twenty-first-century home, in locally mined limestone, was built to look as if it were constructed in the early 1800s.

Two wings added to the limestone facade were made to look as if they were built over many decades.

Vandalia sits along a scenic stretch of the Potomac River that faces Antietam National Battlefield.

The dining room.

The walnut-stained railing in the entry.

Period-appropriate millwork in the master bedroom.

Slipcovered sofas strike a casual note in the living room.

Period-appropriate millwork.

John C. Allen Jr.’s favorite vintage leather chair in the library.

A view through the library.

The airy kitchen opens to a sitting room and hearth with windows that overlook the Potomac.

Allen at home on the back porch.