After much deliberation, we finally made the decision to remove the chimney in order to allow for a more open layout. This work, along with the additional structural work in the original home, starts next week.
We also need to make a decision about the staircase. One option is to leave it where it is (rebuilding it in its current location but making it make it wider and longer to meet code). We've also been considering some layout ideas that would move the staircase to other locations. This could create a more open layout and provide more layout possibilities for the master bedroom upstairs, but on the other hand, making a new stair location work on the first floor is challenging. We have discussed a few different ideas and will be sketching them out to get a better sense of the pros and cons...
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