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A new portico, crisp arched details, larger grid windows, and beautiful stonework take this once-contemporary home from boring to traditionally charming. The white trim around the windows actually stands out on a clear-sky, sunny day. Diagonal cedar siding in a darkish end gave the house a dated look. A solarium over the entry made the facade really feel cold, closed-off, and uninviting. The wooded lot, solid basis, and full basement attracted the householders to this strange 1950s three-bedroom brick ranch. A porch addition softens the entry and creates an inviting outside dwelling area. An upper-level addition created extra living space…