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• Shifting Gears - From City Living to a New Country Lifestyle

• Chestnut Drive, Doylestown Borough: March 2009 (SOLD!)

• 240 Year Old Farmhouse: October 2008

Shifting Gears - From City Living to a New Country Lifestyle

The Webb Building Group has seen a recent change in lifestyle philosophies amongst some of their recent clients.

The Webb Building Group was contacted in 2009 by Gary and Karen Preston who had recently purchased a new home and "farmette" in Buckingham Township, PA. Having sold their previous residence surprisingly fast, they now found themselves moving into a space that needed major renovations. With four acres, a home with three sections; (1) original section-150 years, (2) another 100 years and (3) recent five year addition, along with an existing pool, pool shed and an original barn, they had much to update.

To make their dreams and visions become reality, the Prestons contacted Jim and Brian Webb of the Webb Building Group. The initial challenge was to update the master bathroom which was such a success that the Webb brothers were asked to continue providing their expertise in changing the unfinished basement into a cozy family/guest room. The new basement area now features natural bamboo flooring and provides a welcome haven for family and guests. This project was also completed with as little disturbance as possible to the daily life of the residents.

The dreams have continued coming true with the completion of the daunting task of preserving the 100 year old barn which was structurally unstable. The barn was raised and a new foundation laid. Many interior timbers, doors and some of the flooring was saved and featured in the new dwelling. The old barn now serves as a garage with second floor serving as the sons' music room and family room with beautifully renovated yellow pine walls and ceilings.

A new breezeway, also created by the Webb Building Group, links the new barn to the back of the home, featuring the continuity of barn roof motif and stonework from the house. The Preston's goals of preserving as many original and natural products throughout their home and land has been achieved through the creativity of Brian and Jim. Karen and Gary are now able to focus on their farm…along with their goats, chickens and community garden.

For those not familiar with the "farmette" lifestyle, it is basically the desire to return to growing crops and raising livestock while having another form of income besides the farm itself. The Preston family is currently raising sheep, goats and chickens with corrals and pastures ready for further expansion. They also offer community gardens which allow others to rent garden space and try their hand at growing vegetables.

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Brian and Jim Webb created the Webb Building Group as a way to guide people throughout the building process. The Webb Building Group has built its foundation on the philosophy that "A home is where you live, raise a family, enjoy the company of friends and build memories for a lifetime". They have certainly helped the Prestons turn their dreams into reality and look forward to doing the same for you.

Mercer Model @ Chestnut Drive (SOLD!) ~ New Construction in the heart of Historic Doylestown Borough.

This property was an existing single family dwelling that was badly damaged by a fire over 2 years ago and has since been vacant due to insurance issues. Learn more here.

240 Year Old Farmhouse ~ My husband and I would like to extend this letter in respect to the outstanding services provided to us by the Webb Building Group.

Our story starts out with the purchase of a 240 year old farmhouse. As you can imagine it was a house that came with an abundance of great history and character as well as many needed repairs. The most urgent being a failed septic/plumbing system. We initially thought the job would involve a few permits and a plumber... boy where we mistaken. As things started to spiral out of control we quickly realized we would need professional help. On the recommendation of a friend we contacted Brian Webb and knew immediately we had found our man.

From the moment WBG became involved there was a sense that things where getting done efficiently; and most importantly, correctly. They where able to navigate us through easements, permits, estimates, and contractors with ease. I'm sure there was a lot of “behind the scene" type situations that they handled effortlessly without stressing us out. They where always available to us and on site daily during the construction phase of our projects.

It is with every confidence that we recommend The Webb Building Group for any of your future construction needs.

In sincere appreciation of a job well done,

Kim and Bruce King