HFI Holiday Home tour is Sat Dec. 14
FINCASTLE HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
& MARKETPLACE 2019
The Fincastle Holiday Home Tour and Marketplace is on tap for this Saturday, Dec. 14, featuring five homes with very different styles and decorating ideas, plus opportunities to view and shop and enjoy the day out.
Tickets for the Home Tour will be sold at the Fincastle Baptist Church on US 220 for $15 per person ($12 for HFI members). The Marketplace, which is free, will also be held at the Fincastle Baptist Church from 9:30 am until 3:00 p.m. The crafters differ widely – with crafts from wood creations to glass varieties to a number of textile and jewelry booths. Visitors will have over 40 crafters for their shopping pleasure. The day will offer many opportunities for shopping, interesting information, and entertainment.
The Home Tour, which started in the 1970s and has been made available to the public consecutively for the past nine years, provides a look and inspection of area home spanning three centuries, offering a view of the architecture and culture of the period in which they were built and the opportunity to view many historic artifacts and memorabilia from the past, as well as family histories rich in tradition.
Homes open for tour this Saturday are:
Pine Hills Home
671 Pine Hills, Circa 2011
This home offers picturesque hilltop views and reflects the Jeffersonian architecture of Monticello. The interior incorporates contemporary and traditional aspects by use of an open floor plan accented by a decor highlighting the owners’ family interests in coordination with local and Virginia history. The elegant entrance features a crystal chandelier from the Virginia State House, and the interior is enhanced with art and antiques treasured by the family.
Wind Flower Farm
185 Wild Rose Way, Circa 2003
Built in 2003, Wind Flower Farm rests atop a mountain plateau on 25 acres in Botetourt County. It is of Frank Lloyd Wright prairie home design. The layout brings the outdoors in with vistas from every room and the open concept floorplan, tall ceilings, and glass windows provide a 280 degree view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Frank Lloyd Wright features include stain glass fixtures and overhanging roofing. The home is a single level with two and a half bathrooms, three bedrooms, and a great room with stone fireplace. Other special features consist of a potting shed, pergola, garden statuary and vegetable and flower cutting garden.
Jacob Carper Saddle Shop
120 S, Church St. 1823 Home
This 19th century was previously on the tour without a family in residence allowing visitors to see building techniques of that century without any furniture obstructing the views. It is now inhabited by a couple who have lovingly renovated and furnished this historic home. They are also working on the lower level which was the 19th century saddlery shop to increase the living area of the home.
Dickerson Bungalow
427 Main St., Built 1953
This mid-century bungalow, built by Pat and Bill Simmons, is located at the top of East Main St. Now the residence of David and Patsy Simmons Dickerson, the home has been remodeled and offers great flow and comfort. It is decorated with many handmade pieces of furniture lovingly created by Patsy’s father, Bill Simmons. The home has been the site of many parties for the town’s residents, as well as the locale for many winter days of sleigh riding down their steep hill. Visiting the Dickerson home is sure to be a trip down memory lane for many Fincastle locals, and a real treat for all!
Hillcrest
152 Frontier Way, Built 2005
This home was constructed in 2005 for Barbara and the late Gordon King, who moved to Fincastle from Hot Springs, VA. They named the house “Hillcrest” due to the commanding views of the surrounding mountains to the north and west. Jim and Betty Reynolds purchased Hillcrest in 2016, moving from Roanoke County to be closer to family and grandchildren. This home extends over three floors and is decorated with antique reproduction furniture and attractive accent pieces. The soaring entry and ceilings offer visitors a true feast for the eyes as they explore the many lovely rooms!
–Submitted by Lynne Bolton for HFI
