Yes and yes. In fact, the Lapine House attic could easily be converted into an art studio, yoga room, home office or play area. It's huge! With over a thousand square feet of space, lofty cathedral ceilings and full sized windows on three sides, the attic offers all sorts of possibilities. An electrical subpanel was installed in the attic to facilitate subsequent renovation, and the plumbing column along the southwest corner of the house would even make adding a bathroom in the attic convenient and affordable. Or, of course, you can simply use the attic for a massive storage area if you prefer.

Like so many Essex homes, the Lapine House basement was a dank, unusable semi-subterranean "black hole", but we've transformed it into a dry, spacious, well-illuminated utility and storage space. With windows on three sides for natural light and air circulation, a new concrete pad with in-floor drainage for moisture management, ample headroom and a secure exterior entrance, the basement has been converted into an ideal space for storing lawn and gardening equipment, bikes, kayaks and even the perfect environment for cellaring your favorite wine vintages.