Heirloom Real Estate

It is so rare these days to flip through the real estate listings and find a real heirloom property for sale. I recently stumbled upon this lovely estate, and it took my breath away. It is located in the historic Myers Park area in Charlotte, a stones throw away from the church where I got married.

I have always been intrigued with historic houses and the real estate market in general. 

You will often hear someone describe a house as having 'good bones'. I think this house is a great example of a house with good bones. In most cases, the 'good bones' description is a term of endearment used to describe a historic relic past its prime that once-upon-a-time was grand. (I like those kinda' houses, too.) No crystal ball needed here to see this home's old world elegance. The main level has 11' foot ceilings and the upstairs 10' ceilings. I love the period lighting, mantels and mirrors. The paint colors are so soft and pretty, and there is something so fresh about the bleached, raw wood floors. One of the first things I look for when I am looking to buy a house is how much natural light the house gets. I am not sure if this house would actually qualify as having a 'southern exposure' as I am not sure if this house is oriented to the South but you can tell from the photography that this house's large windows flood the interiors with sunlight.

I thought you might enjoy drooling over my discovery! For more, visit the real estate listing here.

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Architectural Detail: The Cottage Railing

What makes a cottage, a cottage?

I argue that it is in the architectural details. Even if you don't own a sea captain's house on Nantucket or a neglected coastal getaway, there are little architectural details that can bring that cottage charm home. Cottage details can also be very sophisticated, take for example, the classic cottage railing. I have found some wonderful examples to share with you but unfortunately, could not find a ready made source. It leads me to believe that these railings are most likely custom. Please leave a comment if you know of a potential source for a cottage rail.

I love the cottage railing featured in this lovely photograph from Veranda selected by Heather of Satisfying Spaces as one of her favorite images of late. Notice how the detail in the railing picks up the design in the chandelier. The view is breathtaking!

Jim Howard is a master of beautiful architectural details. The stair railing featured above and below are from the store Max and Company that he owns with his wife, Phoebe Howard.

I couldn't resist sharing these photos again from Bazeley House, my forever cottage. The architectural details in this cottage are worthy of a high powered magnifying glass. I adore the crisp, white paint color.

In addition to the picket style railing showcased above, I also like the preppy green cottage railing featured recently in Country Living. Jason Oliver Nixon, Gotham magazine's lifestyle editor, and his decorator, John Loecke, used their considerable talents to transform a neglected 1840's schoolhouse in the Catskills. The cottage railing was inspired by a Chinese garden bridge.

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