I think I saw that the house was built in the 1930s...so, having been there myself i.e. remodeling an old house - I’d have to say you’re right about it being cheaper to tear down and start over.
But that doesn’t take into consideration the beauty of the old house and probably many of it’s parts. We had lots of wood beams that we were told would be impossible to get now....etc.
Houses houses, houses!!!! You guys are sick! Where’s the picture of God’s greatest design! ELIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’d wager that much of the old wood beams were sold..they command a premium price these days..