If you ever get the opportunity to drive down Griffith Avenue and through Terrell, Texas' historic district, you will definitely feel like you have traveled back in time. The historic homes of eras gone by are still standing just as boldly and proudly as they ever were. From the traditional English Tudor to the detailed Craftsman Style, there is absolutely something for everyone. Some of the homes recently found themselves on the market and thanks to the young urban flippers, these home are being restored to their original beauty. It takes a very dedicated personto take on the huge task of restoring historic properties, because if it is not done right, you have certainly defeated the purpose of restoring an historic home. That's why the National Trust for Historic Preservation sets rules and regulations for historic properties that are being restored.
Some buyers may decide to turn the homes into bed and breakfasts; while others will just enjoy living in a modernized historic home. You can check the county tax rolls to determine the age of the historic homes and you could also possibly be lucky enough to get a history lesson from the locals if you stick around a little while. Terrell's Heritage Museum is also a great place to obtain a wealth of information about the city's history and it's historic homes.
Terrell prides itself as "a community looking to the future without forgetting the past." There are many great things about living in a small town such as Terrell, Texas and when you factor in the experience of the historic districts of these small towns, the benefits are even greater. It helps us to remember where we came from in order to get to where we are going.
So if you are considering moving to a historic district or historic home, be sure that you thoroughly research the area, its history and its future, because things are constantly changing everyday and although we welcome change, it is our heritage that makes us who we are.
For a listing of historic homes in Terrell, Texas or Kaufman County, visit my website at www.homesmint2be.com for more information.
Now that you're interested in historic homes, how about finding some great antiques to furnish them?? Check out my next blog on where to find some great antiques and antique replicas for great prices.
P.S. it's all local.
MeLisa Minter, MBA Realtor
http:melisaminter.point2agent.com
Kaufman County, Historic Homes in Terrell, Texas.
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Specializing in Kaufman, Dallas and Rockwall Counties. Previous New Home Sales Consultant familiar with how to utilize Builder Incentives to benefit everyone in the transaction.
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Howdy MeLisa
I've always liked looken at historic homes of towns.
You can really learn about an area from them.
And about the folk's of the area.
Thanks for your comment Dale. I think historic homes add such whimsical appeal to small towns.
A group of co workers and I went to do the ziplines at New York, Texas ZipLine Adventures and had a wonderful time. While we were there, were told about the history of the home of the Shultz family. Mr. Shultz was the mover and the home was moved there from Jacksonville, Texas and was built in 1910. The home has been given a really near flair with large rock columns and a huge wrap around porch. The home has been restored and sits on a high mountain top that give you 30 mile views. We could see the downtown bank building in Tyler, Texas from the property. Ziplining was great but seeing the historical home that had been saved from the landfill an even better treat!