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Retiree trades modern Austin home for 1894 Victorian fixer-upper

From Times of India · () English

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  • Rebecca Roucloux Avery bought a 132-year-old Victorian home in Vermont, Illinois, for $97,500 after leaving her Austin house.
  • She and her partner have invested $85,000 in essential foundation and roof repairs.
  • The renovation has helped Avery build a stronger connection with her newly adopted community.

Rebecca Roucloux Avery traded the warmth of her Austin home for the charm of a 1894 Victorian fixer-upper in Vermont, Illinois.

She purchased the historic 132-year-old residence for $97,500. The ambitious renovation has already required $85,000 for essential repairs to the foundation and roof.

Avery is undertaking the project with her partner. As work continues, the restoration is also helping her form a deeper connection with her newly adopted community.

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