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HOOK 25 Spanish Armada ship and washed up on the shores of Ireland, the Bloomfields took great joy in collect- ing and preserving history. In the entry, a turn-of-the century Wonder Musical Automaton standing music box plays songs reminis- cent of a grand carousel when hand-cranked. The original doorbell consis3ng of a string that's pulled from the outside and rings the bell on the inside was restored, no electricity needed. The wide-plank Siber- ian oak floors were refinished to pris3ne condi3on and func3onal architectural features remain, like the Dutch doors that let the fresh air in while keeping the farm animals out. Despite the home's modern hea3ng system, eight gas fireplaces add an elegant ambiance that harkens back to the home's history. Out in the barn and in the garage are Bloomfield's other hidden gems, his cars. From a 1910 Interna- 3onal Harvester Auto Wagon that seems more stage- Pictured clockwise from top right: The farm back in 1861 and was the resi- dence of Aaron Van Duzer — Goshen Town Farm Map; The original door- bell consis-ng of a string that's pulled from the outside and rings the bell on the inside was restored, no electricity needed; AGA cast-iron hand-made 1920's style stove was ordered from Britain with genuine gold plated han- dles and hob covers. Hand-painted Del -les imported from the Nether- lands adorn the backsplash and cus- tom crown molding complete the cooking area; Kitchen with fireplace and 12 arm brass chandelier.

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