Country Estate
Visitors to the home of Kathy and Dan Buckless aren’t always invited. The couple lives in an 18th century building with an extensive history, so much so that some area New Hampshire citizens and visitors don’t know that it is a home. Wedding parties and wanderers looking for a scenic view often stroll onto the Buckless property, much to the amusement of the couple. They don’t seem to mind the trespassers.
Originally built as a sawmill, their home’s past also includes use as a lumber shop, mattress factory and an office. Transforming the aged building into their first home was not an easy task, even for a couple that spent over 20 years in the construction business. Maintaining the more than 200-year-old building’s integrity was a priority.
Exposed beams, original floorboards and select period pieces help draw character from the well-worn structure. The most important challenge they faced was rebuilding the sawmill’s water wheel outside. Once completed their home became the smallest hydropower generating station in New Hampshire, saving the couple from monthly electric bills. They even sell excess power back to the utility.
Resources host location—DC GuestHouse
1337 10th St. NW
Washington DC 20001
Phone: 202-332-2502
E-mail:
randyk@dcguesthouse.com
Website:
www.dcguesthouse.com 
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