Of course, if a house is of a certain age, as in 1924 to 1931 - one is almost guaranteed to get maximum charm, established landscaping, and a certain grace often missing in newer construction. If the words "Money Pit" come to mind, one can be forgiven, since it goes without saying, buying an old house is just asking for trouble. Perhaps it's comparable to marrying an impossibly gorgeous significant other? Romance and mystery come with the package, and these intangible elements are often more than worth the actual cost, whatever it ends up being. Imagine waking each and every morning, knowing that you were in your dream house, and then walking out through the boxwood edged rose garden to the garage, and hopping into your classic 1970 Mercedes Benz 280 SL...I chose two properties for this fantasy- 212 Jackson Boulevard (1924) at a current 2,912 square feet, and 4431 Tyne Boulevard (1931) at a more roomy (and pricey) 9,685 square feet. Both are listed through Fridrich and Clark Realty, Nashville. I was especially taken with the foyer of 4431, and it looks to my trained eye that a New York decorator was hired to do this house. Take a look and tell me what you think. Enjoy! DF *****
