Comments on: Coastal Living Idea House Destroyed by Fire

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By: Cheryl Hackett

Cheryl Hackett — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:36:04 +0000

I just came across this link. I am still heartbroken that my sail cloth drapes, roman shades, and pillows were destroyed in the fire. They were crafted from 30-year old Dacron and 60-year old Egyptian cotton sails. Before they graced Coastal Living’s Idea house, those lovely sails enjoyed the waters in and around New England. My heart goes out to the talented architects and designers who made the house possible. Thank you Hooked On Houses for preserving the images. Warm regards, Cheryl

By: Marigold

Marigold — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:00:40 +0000

This home (pre-fire) reminds me a little of my all time favorite house — HGTV’s 2006 Dream House at Lake Lure in North Carolina. THAT house is my ultimate dream house.

By: Seabrook: Coastal Living’s “Ultimate Beach House”

Seabrook: Coastal Living’s “Ultimate Beach House” — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:10:38 +0000

[...] Beach House? For me, it’s going to be hard to ever top Coastal Living’s beautiful 2007 Idea House in North Carolina, which sadly burned to the ground recently. (If you missed my post about it, [...]

By: Tom Brindisi

Tom Brindisi — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:50:56 +0000

I’ll add an interesting note to the responses above. My wife and I had toured this gorgeous home several years ago while looking for waterfront property in the Oriental area. We stayed for several days in one of the nearby little cottages that River Dunes rents out. We ultimately purchased a waterfront lot in another gated community about ten minutes from River Dunes, and are waiting to build our retirement home on it in a few years. This summer, the day before the horrific lightening strike, we were vacationing in Emerald Isle with a group of relatives. We brought our family group to River Dunes, and walked around many of the beautiful properties, taking pictures, and marveling at the beauty of the houses. We especially raved over the “Idea House” and its unique charm, and elegance. The next evening, back in Emerald Isle, we were all enjoying drinks and desserts in our condo, as a huge storm approached from the north, with a bolt of lightening that almost made us jump out of our shoes. The very next morning we read with great sadness about the tragic fire in River Dunes, and about the powerful lightening strike that almost instantly incinerated the Idea House. We thought about the power of the storm we had just experienced the previous night (no doubt the same storm), and understood instantly how powerful and dangerous lightening can really be. We were all literally sickened at the loss of a house that we had all just ‘stood in awe of’ a day before! It was one of the most creepy, horrible feelings that I have had in a long time. We all hope that the home is rebuilt exactly as it was. We drove up to River Dunes a few days after the fire, and saw the devastation. It was just a miracle that the fire was contained, and did not damage any nearby structures. That lonely, ash-charred lot needs to be rebuilt soon, to erase the image that we were all left with. I hope to see the “Idea House” once again in River Dunes! And we hope to be living right down the road from it, in a few short years!

By: Wondering

Wondering — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:53:28 +0000

The first thing I noticed when looking at the picture was the metal roof. I wonder if that could attract lightning.

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:23:06 +0000

How sad to see such a beautiful home destroyed…… and frightening at the same time….. I’ve read the comments and am a little dismayed with some that choose to blame the fire department….. There are a few things you should ask before passing blame: 1) Is there a manned fire station located nearby?? Or is it a volunteer fire department that relies on volunteers to respond to the call? If you have no manned fire station, then you have to allow time for the volunteers to leave their homes, or whatever they may be doing, get to the station, and drive the engine to the call…. which takes time. 2) When was the initial call to 911 placed?? It’s amazing how many people don’t call 911 because they assume someone else has. This is crucial to response time. And if the 30 minute duration of the fire from start to finish is accurate, then you can hardly blame the fire department if they didn’t receive notice the first moment the fire began.

Stepping down from the soapbox now!

By: Willow Decor

Willow Decor — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:20:50 +0000

So sad! It was such a lovely house. I forgot how wonderful the decorating was. At least we still have the photos. Thanks so much! xx-Gina .-= Willow Decor´s last blog ..Decorating with Giant Clam Shells =-.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:45:41 +0000

I am so sad to hear this! I have the tour of this house saved on my “favorites”. I also used the living room as inspiration for my own living room. I have looked at those pictures so many times. Seeing the picture of the house burning truly makes me want to cry

By: persis

persis — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:05:07 +0000

how sad…that was one lovely house!

just stumbled upon your blog and i have to say its LOVELY! do drop by mine too when you have some time. perhaps we can follow each other. =)

Persis.
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