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We just can’t pass up a good renovation story, so when we had the chance to visit the home of Ashlee and ?? Santerre on Chelmsford Road in Bedford and saw the transformation from when we sold it in 2011, we thought it would be great to share both the story and some of the before and after photos with our readers.

We think you will agree that the changes making this house a home are worth the read.

With the help of Suzanne and Company, Ashlee and her husband, ???, began their search for a forever home in 2011. They knew that they wanted to find a home in a close-knit community with good schools, an easy commute to Boston, and a large yard. They targeted their search in Bedford, well-known for its excellent school system and community …show more content…

The Santerres made changes to the exterior of the home with new siding, a new roof, new squared off garage door openings and an updated breezeway, giving them a much-needed mudroom. And from the mudroom, they expanded into the backyard to create an addition with a home office area and a large, sunny family room.

The first floor under went some reconfiguration, first tackling what Ashlee not so lovingly referred to as the “hall of doors” by turning the access to the pantry to face the kitchen and dining area, and moving the doorway allowing them to eliminate two of the doors opening onto the hallway. In this expanded space, they built a walk-in pantry and linen closet.

The open dining area got special treatment with silver travertine stone installed on the front access wall that after some research she found for a reasonable price online.

The bathroom and the kitchen got new fixtures, finishes, and appliances. Ashlee worked with designers on the overall layout for both rooms, while choosing tiles, counters, and cabinets herself. Moving the washer and dryer to the basement created the space to expand the shower area and add storage for linens and toiletries.

With much of the work done, it was time to tackle the kitchen. They carefully planned this phase of the project for the summer, once

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