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A family settles into an easy rhythm in their new weekend dream home in Vermont.

“Although the house was built in 2012 — just five years before they took ownership — Patrick and Tanya felt a few adjustments were needed to adapt the space to their family’s lifestyle. Fond of the house’s craftsmanship, they summoned back its builder, Chris Ambrose, for the renovations.”

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9 Converted Barns For the Perfect Country Vacation

This circa-1850 historic barn features miles of nearby hiking trails, a play loft for children, and spectacular views of the Vermont countryside.

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From the time he was a kid, Chris Ambrose had a dream: to be a builder.

“It’s expensive to salvage material and expensive to work with” Ambrose says, “but it definitely adds aesthetic value. We consider ourselves artisan builders. If people are looking for something that gives a building immediate character and timeless beauty, we can do that by incorporating salvage.”

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Local Builder Garners Top Awards From Homebuilders Association

Known throughout the area for outstanding workmanship, Ambrose Custom Builders of Woodstock received top honors at the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont at their 13th annual Excellence in Housing Awards.

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Ambrose, a Certified Green Builder, is using a plethora of new materials and techniques to ensure construction is as green as possible.

“Ambrose utilizes many construction materials made from recycled products. And lumber, beams, and flooring he saved when he razed a 115-year-old house across the road will find their way into the home’s interior.”

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“The benefits of using salvage outweigh the costs, according to Ambrose who says the quality of the salvaged wood is much better, because it was harvested from old-growth forests making it harder than current wood harvested from younger forests.”