Do you love older homes? I do. I live in a home in Boulder, Colorado that was built sometime between 1895 and 1900. While not landmarked, it is located in one of Boulder's ten historic districts.
It has rooms that are not quite plumb. Carpenters originally built it, and there are parts that are quite rough, but it is very sound home. It was added on to in the back over 40 years ago. It has a true parlor with a fireplace, a grand room that includes a dining room, and it is quite fun to live in.
It is Queen Anne in style, with a lantern on top and a broad front porch. The master bedroom opens to another broad porch on the second floor. The kitchen and two baths have been totally remodeled.
Whether a landmarked home or an older home in an historic district, these homes help us remember persons who lived there a long time ago. We have the opportunity to view closely how they lived, where they relaxed, and where they met with visitors. It is fun to imagine what happened on that street or in that community when the home was built.
If you are someone who loves older homes, you might be interested to know that currently in the City of Boulder there are around six homes that are currently for sale that were built before 1930. I hope you will feel free to contact me if you have an interest in knowing more about these homes. My email is: jancy.campbell@coloradohomes.com.
If you currently own an older or historic home, or are thinking of purchasing one, you might be interested in this resource: www.preservationdirectory.com . This is an online resource for historic preservation, building restoration, and cultural resource management in the United States and Canada.
There are skilled local resources that are experienced with the renovation and/or the restoration of historic properties. I am happy to share these resources with you..
www.jancycampbell.com
Currently there are around six homes for sale in Boulder that were built before 1930.
Monday, February 1, 2016
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