Old Houses

I just love old houses! This fascination has grown in the last few years since I started watching HGTV’s “If Walls Could Talk”. Many of the charming old homes on the show have a story to tell and many secrets are discovered.

My favorite house is the Victorian style. In our town’s historic district there are many of these beautifully restored old homes. In fact, one home I know quite well from visiting there frequently in my teens/early twenties. The 6,000 square foot house now has different owners but I can still picture the beautiful winding staircase in the front hall, ballroom-size rooms and crystal chandeliers. It was built in 1892 by mining broker, W.H. Tuttle. I’d love to know more about this house and the history behind it.

Someday when we buy a house, I’ve thought about looking for an older one with lots of character and history. Something appeals to me about restoring a former beauty back to its splendor. Though it would be a lot of work, it would be so worth it in the end.

Until that day comes I will keep dreaming!