Moving the Structure
Stephen and Suzie Winston's love for architecture and good renovation projects has made for many moves, but this time, they
were hoping to create a cozy and relaxing weekend getaway where they could make lifelong memories. They stumbled across a
lot on the Magnolia River near their permanent home in Fairhope, Alabama, and knew they had found a spot for the restful retreat
they were seeking. All that was left was the house.
One day on an ordinary drive down an often-traveled country road, Suzie spied a house that spoke to her. “I’d seen this old,
dilapidated house sitting in the middle of a field hundred times,” says Suzie. Even though the house was filled to the brim
with junk, crowned with a big gaping hole in the ceiling, and had no stairs, Suzie saw potential. She and Stephen decided
to move the cottage-circa 1903-the 30 miles or so to their river lot and begin the restoration. There was only one rule: If
it came with the house, it stayed with the house.
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