Valley Homes & Style Magazine | August – September 2015 Edition
August – September 2015 Edition
Kitchen Kapers: Tour! Taste! Dream!
Quota International of Winchester presents 15th Annual Kitchen Kapers Tour Photos by Kimberly Needles Photography Five Fabulous Designer Kitchens Sunday, Sept. 20, 1 to 5 p.m. This year’s Kitchen Kapers Tour offers a fabulous feast for the eyes – five beautiful homes catering to experienced chefs or beginners looking for inspiration. Winchester’s Quota Club presents the tour. The Connoisseur Sponsor (highest level) is Golden Seal Enterprises, and Special Love – a nonprofit organization that provides cancer families a network of support – is this year’s beneficiary of a portion of the proceeds. Food purveyors will be on hand to offer culinary treats to those in attendance; these include Westminster-Canterbury of the Shenandoah Valley, Flavor Pourfection, El Centro Mexican Restaurant and Anthony’s Pizza. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect. 170 Hawthorne Drive, Winchester, Va. Pat Snapp moved to Hawthorne Drive in Winchester, Va., two years ago. Now retired, she and her husband previously owned and operated Snappy Lube in Winchester for 24 years. She has two daughters and seven grandchildren. Built in 1962 and sitting on a beautifully landscaped city lot, the Snapp’s home underwent a remodel in August of 2013, finishing in January 2014. The homeowner then tackled the gardens – a landscape design that took shape with the assistance of John McAlester from Reading Landscape. The home still has original floors, and a beautiful hutch was custom made from the original cabinetry. There are three gas fireplaces, one with unique crystals. A beautiful sun porch overlooks the gardens and features privacy screens. The basement is complete with wet bar and cabinets from American Woodmark. The master bedroom has a unique TV lift and the home is finished with doors from Carter lumber. “I am a HGTV fan and have always enjoyed remodeling and decorating,” says Snapp. “My father built homes so I was always been involved in the construction and design of the homes he built. I guess you could say it is in my blood.” Snapp says the house appeared to have been remodeled in the 1980s. She had walls moved to open up the floor plan. “It was a major project,” she recalls. “Many walls were taken back to the studs. We started the project in August and finished the living area in January. Most of the wiring and plumbing had to be replaced and brought to code.” But she says it was well worth it. “It turned out just as I had it in my head.” The original kitchen was divided into three separate areas, but during the remodel, walls were removed to make it one large area. “It is a large galley...
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