Seller of Historic House Defends Realtor
Woman who lived in historic Valley Street home for more than 40 years "thrilled" by work done by Robert Northfield.
The seller of the historic Dare House on Valley Street defended the developer who tore it down last week, saying the 1800s home was not salvageable. "There are times when things have to go," said Blossom "Bobbie" Cushing, who had lived in the house since 1969, first with her husband and then alone after he died. "Realistically, I couldn't live there and no one else wanted to." Cushing's house was listed by real estate agent Robert Northfield, who faced a storm of criticism after he sold the house to his brother, who knocked down the historic home. Some residents argued it could have been saved. Cushing said that the house, which was in need of major reconstruction, was no longer suitable because of her advanced age and health issues, …
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Hilda
2:12 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2013
Gee, I have an old house...may the NORTHFIELDS want to but mine also. Hurry because it needs some work! more ›