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love the mantle around fireplace, could you please tell me what it is

9 years ago

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Hendel Homes
9 years ago
Cast limestone. Thanks for your interest! Www.hendelhomes.com
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Valerie DeRoy Interiors, LLC
8 years ago
I really love the floor plan and the design of this home. Could you kindly tell me how many sq ft are the first and second floors? What is in between the front porch and the kitchen, a dining room? A gallery?. Thank you for your answers. Valerie
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