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565 East 45th - Upgrades List

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Richard Tamplin PREC*

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Originally built by the Wilby family, an English family, the home remained in their ownership for approximately 70 years.


The second owners undertook extensive renovations, including an expansion to the rear of the home, while thoughtfully preserving its original architectural details. Records of this work remain with the home. Please note that the previous owners completed significant upgrades to the home. The list below reflects only the updates completed by the current owners.


As the third owners, we were drawn to the home’s original character and timeless aesthetic,

but also needed the modern conveniences and functionality required for a growing family. Over the past decade, we have carefully updated the home in a transitional style, balancing everyday family function with the preservation of its historic charm and enduring architectural features. All of this work was completed by professionals.


List of Home Improvements

  • New Roof/fascia/gutters House (2024) Garage (2023)

  • Electrical - full replacement of all knob + tube

  • Kitchen Renovation including (not all) - Caesarstone Countertops; marble backsplash; Dacor Dual Fuel Range; Hood fan; Kohler sink; filter/hot water on demand; Bosch 42db Washer

  • Basement insulated and drywalled

  • Exterior Sanding, Caulking and Painting $30k

  • Custom Cedar Fencing + Gates

  • Custom high-end hardscape for all exterior surfaces, including solid basalt risers for back patio + all Pathways surrounding home

  • Planting $30k - Annabel Hydrangeas; boxwood hedging; columnar beeches;

  • Magnolia Grandiflora; Portuguese Laurel privacy hedges; ferns & grasses etc.

  • New White Picket Fence + Gate

  • Samsung Washer + Dryer

  • Hot water on demand

  • Tesla Level II Charger + Electrical Upgrade

  • New Lawn

  • New Lighting + Switch Gear Throughout

  • Smart Home Upgrade: Nest Camera System (x5) / Thermostat + Protect Smoke Detectors

  • Custom Garage door

  • Back Patio Pavers with routing for propane line + Deko Fire Pit $15k


Other house details

  • Slat wall in garden shed

  • Low-voltage lighting throughout the yard, including wash lighting on the house and up lighting on key plants

  • Just had all hardscape pressure washed, and re-sanded with polymeric sand (that’s the grey residue on the pavers, will wash up)

  • All exterior lighting upgraded

  • 3X George Nelson bubble pendants

  • 2x Herman Miller Hang-it-all

  • New dimmable LED vanity lighting in main floor bathroom

  • Custom Rain Shower conversion for iron clawfoot tub upstairs

  • All garden beds installed on drip line plus automatic Rainbird sprinkler system. Extensive drip line system systems for hanging baskets on front porch and back patio.

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