Old House Journal

Elegance & Whimsy FOR AN ITALIAN VILLA

The charming house in Greene County, New York, has been faithfully restored: foundation and structure, exterior elements, and the trim inside. The new kitchen, still in the expected place at the back of the house, is now a family gathering space. Upstairs, a twin bedroom is a trip to fantasyland. Creativity and warmth run throughout.

What brought Mai and Scott Sykes to this Italian Villa in the heart of Windham, a picturesque village in New York’s Catskill

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