Historic ''Hedgebound'' Estate to Sell at Auction.TRURO, Mass. -- For years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time privet-shrouded South Truro estate known simply as "Hedgebound" has intrigued passersby who could catch only a glimpse of the house and grounds. Built in the mid-1800s, it was already a well-known landmark when owner Frank "Skip" Dickerson would pass it during visits to his grandfather's nearby home. Years later -- after a career that took him to New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , Tulsa, Okla., and finally to his hometown of Boston -- Dickerson and wife Lynda purchased the historic home and turned it into their own private haven. But soon, they'll open the gates and welcome bidders as they prepare to sell the home to the highest bidder HIGHEST BIDDER, contracts. He who, at an auction, offers the greatest price for the property sold. 2. The highest bidder is entitled to have the article sold at his bid, provided there has been no unfairness on his part. . "South Truro itself is a remarkable place, where you can easily walk to the shoreline of Cape Cod Cape Cod, narrow peninsula of glacial origin, 399 sq mi (1,033 sq km), SE Mass., extending 65 mi (105 km) E and N into the Atlantic Ocean. It is generally flat, with sand dunes, low hills, and numerous lakes. from almost anywhere, and that's as special to me now as when I was a child visiting here," said Dickerson. The Dickersons have hired J.P. King Auction Company to auction the home on Thursday, Sept. 21. "Years ago, a previous owner named the estate 'Hedgebound' because of the thick privets that surround it, and we've really enjoyed the privacy the home provides. But our nest is empty, and we're ready to simplify our lives a bit," said Skip Dickerson. The Greek Revival Greek revival: see classic revival. Greek Revival Architectural style based on 5th-century-BC Greek temples that spread throughout Europe and the U.S. in the early 19th century. style home has been designated a historically significant property by the Truro Historic Review Board. In addition to the home, the estate includes a carriage house that the couple transformed into an office and exercise area with two-bedroom guest quarters, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. auctioneer Craig King Craig Anthony King (b. 16 March, 1984) in Perth. He is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Western Warriors. , president of J.P. King. "Every once in a while you get to sell a property that transcends the day and age we live in. Hedgebound has been transformed into a true 21st-century home in a way that preserves the finest of its 19th-century elegance," said King. The estate makes extensive use of such materials as antique brick, cobblestone, reclaimed oak flooring and old barn beams. Yet, it also has a completely modern kitchen with restaurant-quality appliances, modern air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. , and an elegant master suite with an open double shower, heated mirrors and skylights. The Dickersons have placed an equal focus on the grounds, which now have meticulously landscaped trails meandering among rock gardens with circulating water and scores of ornamental trees and shrubs in addition to native pitch pines, wild blueberries, beach plum and bayberry bayberry, common name for the Myricaceae, a family of trees and shrubs with aromatic foliage, found chiefly in temperate and subtropical regions. The waxy gray "berries" of the North American wild or cultivated bayberry shrubs (chiefly Myrica cerifera . "We wanted to create our own little world, and this is the result," said Dickerson. Individuals interested in additional information about the home may contact J.P. King at 800.558.5464 or visit the company's web site at www.jpking.com. J.P. King, headquartered in Gadsden, Ala., is the nation's leading auction marketing firm specializing in luxury homes, condominiums, ranches, land and other high-end properties. Recent sales have included luxury homes in Michigan, Colorado, Florida and Oregon, as well as condominiums in Wisconsin and Florida. |
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