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New Life for a Tennessee Farm

A tour of a Tennessee countryside manor
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A walk around the side of the 1855 Greek Revival home reveals an expectedly modern addition out back.

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A walk around the side of the 1855 Greek Revival home reveals an unexpectedly modern addition out back.

Photo: Caroline Allison

Doyle’s study, redone in reclaimed beech wood.

Doyle’s study, redone in reclaimed beech wood.

Photo: Caroline Allison

Traditional toile wallpaper and an antique pier mirror decorate the foyer.

Traditional toile wallpaper and an antique pier mirror decorate the foyer.

Photo: Caroline Allison

An early frame wall was left exposed.

An early frame wall was left exposed.

Photo: Caroline Allison

The airy kitchen in the addition includes cabinets made from reclaimed poplar and a set of dining chairs original to the home.

The airy kitchen in the addition includes cabinets made from reclaimed poplar and a set of dining chairs original to the home.

Photo: Caroline Allison

Floor tiles custom-made by Alabama-based Villa Lagoon.

Floor tiles custom-made by Alabama-based Villa Lagoon.

Photo: Caroline Allison

Extra-wide pockets doors open the kitchen to an outdoor patio.

Extra-wide pocket doors open the kitchen to an outdoor patio.

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A sleeping porch off the second-story master suite.

A sleeping porch off the second-story master suite.

Photo: Caroline Allison

The view from the front steps.

The view from the front steps.

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A view of the farmhouse’s modern kitchen addition, designed to include a sleeping porch on the second floor.

A view of the farmhouse’s modern kitchen addition, designed to include a sleeping porch on the second floor.

Photo: Caroline Allison

The frame of the original home was left exposed to show the transition between the old and the new.

The frame of the original home was left exposed to show the transition between the old and the new.

Photo: Caroline Allison

The owners in the "knuckle" that connects the original home with the addition.

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Bob Doyle and Alex von Hoffmann in the “knuckle” that connects the original home with the addition.

Photo: Caroline Allison

The traditional toile wallpaper in the foyer is the same used in von Hoffman’s mother’s home.

The traditional toile wallpaper in the foyer is the same used in von Hoffman’s mother’s home.

Photo: Caroline Allison

An antique sofa anchors the living room.

An antique sofa anchors the living room.

Photo: Caroline Allison

Antique wood from the property’s outbuildings was used to create new millwork—including this secret door in a guest bedroom.

Antique wood from the property’s outbuildings was used to create new millwork—including this secret door in a guest bedroom.

Photo: Caroline Allison

The kitchen chairs are original to the home and were repaired and refinished locally.

The kitchen chairs are original to the home and were repaired and refinished locally.

Photo: Caroline Allison

Doyle’s study.

Doyle’s study.

Photo: Caroline Allison

A view of the front walkway from the foyer.

A view of the front walkway from the foyer.

Photo: Caroline Allison

Photo: Caroline Allison

The marriage of the original home and the contemporary wing on full display.

The marriage of the original home and the contemporary wing on full display.

Photo: Caroline Allison