There are those who see reality for what it is. And then there are those who see it for what it could be. When Todd and Audrey Bear came across a 56-acre property in eastern Pennsylvania with a 1980s-era ranch house, they instantly saw the possibilities. The setting — a creek and plenty of privacy — won them over, but the structure was far from their dream home. “It was well-built, but it couldn’t have been more boring — just a basic, all-brick rectangle,” says Audrey.
For 15 years, the couple lived in
