Bark River Cottage
House from River
Bark River Road front
Bark River House backyard facing the river
Path way to back of house
Right side of Bark Rover House (stone work)
Welcoming front door Bark River RoadThis is the GORGEOUS home we stayed at while vacationing in WI.
This home was purchased in 1986, and from the photos we saw of it, WOW was it not a pretty sight, in need of some serious TLC, as well as in need of an overhaul to bring it into the current century.
This home was purchased in 1986, and from the photos we saw of it, WOW was it not a pretty sight, in need of some serious TLC, as well as in need of an overhaul to bring it into the current century.
It used to be a home lived in year round back in the 20's. The previous owners sold items from the lower half of the home like worms for fishing in the spring time.
Most of the homes in the area were strickly for summer use back in the turn of the century.
Well, this home was brought back to life in the mid 1980's by our cousins, whom lived in it throughout all remodeling stages. There were no walls or windows at times and they'd oftentimes wake up to birds, racoons, and other various wildlife creatures in their home while in remodeling stages.
Another serious remodel took place in 1996 / 1997 with the addition of the basement extension with increased their kitchen and dining area. While vacationing here, we stayed in that new addition in the basement. Heated tile flooring is HEAVEN!
This once abandoned unloved & out of date home is now the center of happiness, love and family gatherings. We were blessed to stay here and enjoy the view, the quietness, and the family love.
Enjoy the photos.
As of April 2009, the home is not 100% complete as there will be a deck addition in back as well as a porch added to the front to create "curb appeal", which it has yet Diri believes is missing.
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