Cottages These are Not

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"I've got a mansion,
Just over the hill top,
In that bright land where
We'll never grow old!
And someday yonder,
We will nevermore wander,
But walk those streets that
Are purest gold!"
by: Ira Stamphill

As a teenager, I remember walking through this section of town and feeling like everything around me was a mansion.


I now realize they aren't mansions - - - but they most certainly are gorgeous old homes.


I imagine they have hardwood floors - - - unless someone covered them at some point with carpet. No worries - - - carpet can be removed.


A few of them are brick. But brick is porous and therefore not usually the building material of choice in a climate that frequently reaches 20 below with winter gales.


Wooden clapboard siding makes for better insulation, and with trees so prevalent here it was sensible from that standpoint too.


This one has been converted into a set of condos. I don't think you can tell from this front view just how large and rambling it is.


So here's a side angle. I love all the porches. I'll take a condo on the second floor with a porch along the front, please.


Balconies are very nice too. Can you see that the left side of this house also has a balcony?


This one needs a little tree trimming and a touch of face paint. But I find her very stately just as she is.

Since she is for sale, I spent a little time googling. No WONDER I thought she was stately. This is the tour. Makes me drool.

I hope I know the people who buy her so I can go visit in person. I don't need a mansion at THIS stage in my life, but a visit would be simply grand.

Enjoy!

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