The Talking Tea Cup Transforms Into A Home

Potter Contracting announced that it is renovating the farmhouse in Chalfont where the Talking Tea Cup was located. The owners of the Talking Tea Cup, Kathy and Eric Heck retired and closed the business, but they want to turn the farmhouse into their “forever home.”

"I am very excited to be working with Kathy and Eric on this restoration,” said Matt Potter, owner of Potter Contracting. “As the owner of a 300-year-old farmhouse myself, I feel we [owners of farmhouses] are stewards of these beautiful monuments to history."

Both Potter Contracting and the Hecks have big plans for the restoration, including some structural changes, and most significantly, reviving the picturesque charm and beauty of the building. Restorations plans include a new roof and gutters, custom period kitchen and bathroom, new windows, fireplace restoration and refinishing of most of the existing antique wood flooring.

“Eric and I are very excited to announce that we’re bringing our little teacup to back to its historic glory,” said Kathy Heck, owner of the Talking Tea Cup.

The farmhouse where the Talking Tea Cup was located was built in 1761, with additions added in 1820 and 1880. The grounds were a working farm from the 1760’s until the 1950s. From the 1950s, various businesses were located on the property, such as a music school and barber shop. From 2003 to 2019, the Talking Tea Cup operated on the property, providing a place for the people of Chalfont and the surrounding areas to come together, enjoy traditional tea and light fare, while also serving as a special event venue. The renovation is expected to be completed in late spring 2020.

About Potter Contracting

Potter Contracting is a full-service construction and remodeling firm located in Dublin, Pa. With 38 years of construction experience, Potter Contracting can design, build or remodel every part of a house, office or commercial property. Owner Matt Potter personally meets with each customer to discuss the project, provide an estimate, direct workers and inspect the work when complete. Potter and his crew have helped thousands of homeowners with building and remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms, additions, finished basements, roofing, decks and patios, as well as a range of renovations and home repair services for every budget. To learn more, go to http://pottercontracting.com.

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