Originally a farmhouse on rural land, the humble bungalow with an attic dates back to around 1898. Edith purchased the home as a single woman in the 1950’s and lived there for the rest of her life.
“May 4, 2006
It is always a delight to receive encouragement from one who shares a similar life outlook. But do let me explain: long ago stood this little string of houses in a semi-industrial area of old Ballard. Nestled between two other old-timers rose this story and a half construction that called out to my aging Mother. This was the house my Mother wanted sooo — she dragged me all the way from England to see and approve her decision. You see, she had never had a home of her own. What could I do? I bought her the house.
A Stone Company moved behind somewhere in the early days. One by one they bought out the houses around — finally leaving Mother alone with her happy house and narrow garden. She refused to sell. As the years went by — the offers went up. She refused to sell. Then thirty years ago she died in the house. I missed her, of course. Everyone thought I would sell, go back to England. I never did. Somehow this old house wrapped its age-old structure around me and hung on (Why run away/I’m big enough for your needs, it seemed to say)
Now I am eighty-five, disabled and here come the offers … Even if I wanted to, I’m too crippled to move. But even so I’ll never give up the contentment my Mother and I found here.
Edith W. Macefield”
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