Patricia, I don't believe you are wrong at all! I believe that whoever made the decision to remove the internal access to the cellar and to these important utility controls is wrong, wrong, wrong! What were they thinking? There WAS access via stairway to cellar! It was torn down by Knickerbocker. I cannot see the new homeowner struggling during a storm and power outage to the pint-sized cellar door, at the far side of the house, to enter a darkened cellar and try to deal with the control panels or handles.... What I see here is a logistical nightmare--that's all!:So.0:@ Kitty

Agree, for all Dutch Neck and Waldoboro Area's sake! Technically, while DIY has done some upgrades, such as painting and new appliances and roof to this house, they have not measurably increased square footage--which is what counts as part of taxation equation. They are giving the place curb appeal, which helps with attractiveness and sellability, but not so greatly with taxability, again. Tax Commissioner is primarily looking at property acreage, which has decreased considerably; improvement size (minimized bedrooms) and condition overall, usage, water frontage, comparables in neighborhood. It will be interesting what the new assessed value is, now that stairs accessing a former walkout cellar are gone, an extra bathroom is gone, and there's been no view improvements to the upper floor--the most logical improvement, plus no maintenance of historic features. I believe the assessment will be subjective, to a degree-and I hope it will be favorable to the new owner and neighborhood instead....:);)<3 Kitty

The trellis you suggest is one of the countless suggestions we have made since last Fall. I suggested a pavilion down nearer the water with set-up for cooking, sink for cleaning up, outdoor shower, storage for fishing/clamming equipment, fireplace, etc. At least they built the fireplace, but nothing next to the waterfront so far. Very disappointed there is no fireplace inside the house! Sigh...:|<3 Kitty

I absolutely agree and am very surprised at such a decision! There were stairs to the cellar before! Expensive to remove and now, for the winner to restore! Huge bummer and poor decision-making ...somewhere...again.:o:(o.0 Kitty

Good questions, Home_Girl! I think some locals might have or will notice these to answer you. :) Don't hold your breath, otherwise. My hunch is they're (DIY) done with questions and going to wait for the reveal. Good luck to ALL! xD;):p<3 Kitty

:) LOL! Coop! The way I see it, the door to the small house may just be big enough for a couple small children to play in...I hope so! No pet of mine will live outside. That's not to say that my Grandson and Great Grand Daughter live outside either--But that would be a dream playhouse for them for a brief while....;)xD Kitty

I agree with you, Home_Girl! They could have also layered the bush/plants so there could be colorful flowers in Spring, a 2nd tier of floral color in Summer and even some Fall leaf color would be nice. I've been straining my eyes to see white birch and blue spruce anywhere on the land, but haven't found any--did you notice when there? Your input and pictures have been wonderful additions to our BC Blog!!! Thanks! B):p

I also want to congratulate you on your Children's books, set in Maine; and your exquisite dolls, Reborns, American Girl, etc. You are quite an artist and SO talented--WOW! xD<3 Kitty

New thread Bloggies! -- Pictures!!!B):*:p<3 Kitty

it's looking good, but you're right--me too...<3 Kitty

Hi Victoria! How's Baker--a good, big boy now? Love to see a picture! Looking forward to seeing the wonders you spin in my dear State of Maine! Many happy thoughts! xD;)<3 Kitty