My largest vintage purchase so far!

[jamespowers]

Lovely house.
Me too about ripping up trees. Pet peeve for sure. Then sometimes on Flip this house you will see one bringing in a giant tree which is refreshing.
I have tons of trees and it helps immensely with electric bills in hot Texas summers. I learned the hard way when newly married. Had about a 1100 sq.ft. house out in a prairie with only 2 trees up on front of property. Old windows that let out all the air conditioner. Nearly starved to death paying the $300.00 electric bills every month. I now live in a prosperous area with so much growth and now see them come in and sell all the old oaks and hardwoods and pines (big money in trees) that are at least 70 years old, build a building and then plant tiny oak saplings. :eusa_doh:
All these shows drive me batty when they crush perfectly good windows or cabinets or whatever.
They need to at least give the stuff to freecycle.org or local Habitat for Humanity or something.

That's nothing. I hate when they mangle a vintage house to update it. :rage: "This kitchen looks old and needs all new cabinets instead of the real wood ones, New vinyl instead of tile and we should paint any natural wood work to lighten up the area." :eusa_doh: Same thing happens to bathrooms.

Regards,

J

 

[J. M. Stovall]

Your new vintage purchase certainly says, “there’s no place like home”.

Everyone’s commented on the house, but I have to comment on that huge "tree". It’s a beauty and will certainly provide some fine shade. Needs some pruning though, and I would just play it safe by having an expert check it out prior to the final closing.

Looks like a Magnolia.

 

[CherryRed]

Yes, the tree is a Magnolia....it should look and smell divine!
I too, noticed that it needs a little trim...no uprooting for me!

 

[Benny Holiday]

Congrats, what a great place to call home! It has charm to spare.

 

[Rooster]

Congrats on the new place. Allways an exciting experience!:eusa_clap

 

[Twitch]

CherryRed they live in the 4600 block of South P St. You are probably too young but ask someone if they remember Sheriff Tittle in the 1970s. That was my Dad. The family was in Van Buren where he was on the police force then later on Ft. Smith's for a very long time.

 

[dhermann1]

The definitive "Love nest". I'm trying to think of some old songs from the 30's that evoke the feeling of this charming home.
Hmmm . . . "We'll build a bungalow big enough for two, big enough for two, my honey, big enough for two. . ."

 

[Joie DeVive]

I wish you sincere congratulations!
She's a beauty of a house.

The mister and I have been home shopping since spring, so you can color me green with envy!

I'm really very happy for you. I just hope some of your luck rubs off on us!!

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Beautiful house. The red color in the foyer is very nice. Looks like they admire some classic styles what with the dishes on the shelves and the wallpaper and colors. Nice tree and yard.

 

[ohairas]

Cherry the house is awesome, I love it!! Are you sure it was built in the 40's? Looks older to me, like teens or 20's. The different roof peaks, gables, transoms, and trims, ect.. Looks like a sweet little victorian.
Maybe you can look up more history on it. Not to say, of course, that they wouldn't or couldn't still build them like that in the 40s!

I love it tho.. the yard and entrance are great. Looks like a well loved home and I'm sure you will love it too!
Congrats!!

As for trees, fftopic: I am one of the ones who insisted we take down a tree to see our house. Esp. since I bought our house for it's architecture. And I'm not for tree killing, believe me! But this was rediculous. Since the tree was only around 20 years old and so close to the house, I didn't cry over it. Now on the other hand, we have an extremely old maple in the backyard that everyone told me to have taken out, loses limbs in storms, and hangs over our deck and pool. Well, I refused on that one and had them trim it back till it looked like a broccoli stalk! It looks beautiful today.
Here's a pic of my house... it was in there, really..

Took out the tree on the left. For the life of me I cannot find a pic of it now, and I know I have some. Will post one later!
I'm more concerned with the siding butchers and trim removers that came into our house years ago....
Nikki

 

[Starius]

Cherry the house is awesome, I love it!! Are you sure it was built in the 40's? Looks older to me, like teens or 20's. The different roof peaks, gables, transoms, and trims, ect.. Looks like a sweet little victorian.
Maybe you can look up more history on it. Not to say, of course, that they wouldn't or couldn't still build them like that in the 40s!

I love it tho.. the yard and entrance are great. Looks like a well loved home and I'm sure you will love it too!
Congrats!!

As for trees, fftopic: I am one of the ones who insisted we take down a tree to see our house. Esp. since I bought our house for it's architecture. And I'm not for tree killing, believe me! But this was rediculous. Since the tree was only around 20 years old and so close to the house, I didn't cry over it. Now on the other hand, we have an extremely old maple in the backyard that everyone told me to have taken out, loses limbs in storms, and hangs over our deck and pool. Well, I refused on that one and had them trim it back till it looked like a broccoli stalk! It looks beautiful today.
Here's a pic of my house... it was in there, really..

Took out the tree on the left. For the life of me I cannot find a pic of it now, and I know I have some. Will post one later!
I'm more concerned with the siding butchers and trim removers that came into our house years ago....
Nikki

Well even with my stubborn tree hugging ways, I confess I must agree with you on that one Nikki. Looks like the branches were trimmed up to 6 feet off the ground and you still barely even see the house. I imagine very little direct sunlight ever came in through the first floor windows there.

 

[CherryRed]

Twitch~ I will ask, I have friends who have lived here all their lives. I'm sure they will know him. That is so neat!

dhermann~ That's sweet!
This house is actually much larger than it appears from the front. It is over 2200sq ft and best of all it has an entire unfinished room upstairs that can be finished and have and additional bath put in.

Joie~ I hope you find a house. We have been waiting for a while too. We are blessed to live in a city where there are a lot of older houses and they are priced wonderfully. This one was under 100k.

Nikki! Thanks!! I actually think it is from 1940, it is in a neighborhood that most of the houses are from the 40's and 50's. This city has lots of houses that are from the 1800's but they are closer to the river, where the original fort was. The city grew outward from there.
I have to agree with you on your tree too, can't see your house at all. Funny though, my DH would like that! He likes to be hidden!lol

 

[Twitch]

To complete pics of your house try Google Earth and get a satellite image of your place!

 

[Absinthe_1900]

The definitive "Love nest". I'm trying to think of some old songs from the 30's that evoke the feeling of this charming home.
Hmmm . . . "We'll build a bungalow big enough for two, big enough for two, my honey, big enough for two. . ."

"Our Bungalow of Dreams"

http://www.redhotjazz.com/songs/bellhops/ourbungalow.ram

 

[Rosie]

A BIG congrats Cherry Red! How exciting, it really is lovely, great wonderful details. Yay :eusa_clap

 

[Spitfire]

Congratulations with the house. It sure is a pearl.:eusa_clap
(We also live in a house from the 1940's - and we are only the second family who lives in it. So it's very authentic - allthough we have modernised a lot inside - the outside is the same as when it was build.)

 

[ohairas]

Nikki! Thanks!! I actually think it is from 1940, it is in a neighborhood that most of the houses are from the 40's and 50's. This city has lots of houses that are from the 1800's but they are closer to the river, where the original fort was

Sorry sweetie, I hate to be a pest.. but I beg to differ. You generally wouldn't see transom windows (the windows over top of the doors) after around 1910. The higher ceilings, front door, and trim all speak around 1900. I would definitely date the house from about 1895-1925. The roof ledge underneath the attic window totally speaks victorian. (Queen Ann)
I don't *think* your trim in the dining room is original but they did a GREAT job on it. All of the remodeling looks fab.

I bet if you go to the assessor's office, or court house, whatever.. you'll find the records or title work. Many realtor's are totally clueless of what year a house was built or what style it is. Old houses are a passion of mine, so I've studied them quite a bit. Many people give homes a later date because of insurance purposes and such. Older homes are harder and more costly to insure.

But these great victorian cottages were JUST the homes that those in the 40's lived in! I bet that house has seen some awesome wallpapers and such over the years. Your cherry kitchen and checkered floor will fit right in. I can't wait to see! (Along with the vintage car out front! )
You've got quite the gem!

Here's a site of Sears kit homes from over the years. Gives a bit of an idea of how architecture changed over the years and what to look for. Tho they start at 1908. There's a timeline on the left. http://www.searsarchives.com/homes/1908-1914.htm
Sorry if this is TMI!
Your home resembles the Brentwood from the 30''s-40's, but this one is much more modern and streamlined than yours.
http://www.searsarchives.com/homes/1933-1940.htm

Nikki

 

[CherryRed]

Thank you Nikki!! Not too much info at all! I appreciate your info and am going to look at the links. I would love to know all I can about the house...that's part of the fun!
I do know that the moldings were added and some things were changed by the current owners in order to "undo" some of the things that the previous owners did. As soon as I get in I will take more pics for you and see what we can figure out..if you don't mind helping me with it. I will also look into the local records when I can.

Sorry sweetie, I hate to be a pest.. but I beg to differ. You generally wouldn't see transom windows (the windows over top of the doors) after around 1910. The higher ceilings, front door, and trim all speak around 1900. I would definitely date the house from about 1895-1925. The roof ledge underneath the attic window totally speaks victorian. (Queen Ann)
I don't *think* your trim in the dining room is original but they did a GREAT job on it. All of the remodeling looks fab.

I bet if you go to the assessor's office, or court house, whatever.. you'll find the records or title work. Many realtor's are totally clueless of what year a house was built or what style it is. Old houses are a passion of mine, so I've studied them quite a bit. Many people give homes a later date because of insurance purposes and such. Older homes are harder and more costly to insure.

But these great victorian cottages were JUST the homes that those in the 40's lived in! I bet that house has seen some awesome wallpapers and such over the years. Your cherry kitchen and checkered floor will fit right in. I can't wait to see! (Along with the vintage car out front! )
You've got quite the gem!

Here's a site of Sears kit homes from over the years. Gives a bit of an idea of how architecture changed over the years and what to look for. Tho they start at 1908. There's a timeline on the left. http://www.searsarchives.com/homes/1908-1914.htm
Sorry if this is TMI!
Your home resembles the Brentwood from the 30''s-40's, but this one is much more modern and streamlined than yours.
http://www.searsarchives.com/homes/1933-1940.htm

Nikki

 

[ohairas]

Sure thing Cherry! I'm no expert, but would love to help if I can. Another thing to look at is the foundation, stone, rock, brick?

Our house celebrates it's centeniel this year. Here's a pic, without the tree... You'd never know this monster was back there, lol! Our first winter there. Looks rathre bare without the tree but we'll be doing some landscaping when the interior is finished.

When I was doing my research, I found some of the previous owners from the 70's. They were kind enough to give me some pics. Look at the poor house here! Then the siding butchers came in. There went my trim around the windows and such outside...

I'm squinting at the pics but it looks like you still have your original clabboard siding, yeah!!
So you never know what you can dig up, have fun! Even the folks that someone mentioned here might know someone who used to live in your home, ect.
Nikki

 

[ohairas]

Another thing.. after you're settled I would actually call the previous owners to see if they took pics while they remodled.
Nik