Time and progress have never moved faster than in the 21st Century… Today we change our phones more frequently than people used to change their clothes! So why would a home buyer choose to buy a vintage home, something built 100 years ago or older? Slow down and enjoy the advantages of owning a vintage home.
Own a piece of history: There’s something special about living in a space that has been home to families over the course of history. The imagination is sparked by the thought of owners preparing their Saturday morning breakfasts and sharing news of the day sitting on the front porch. When was the last time you sat on a porch and chatted…as a regular part of your daily routine?
Character: In an age of efficiency and economy, angles and nooks and crannies have given way to lots of rectangular spaces. The Victorian and Queen Anne styles add an abundance of bay windows, corner cupboards, and nooks tucked in under stairs, and between main rooms, providing spaces that engage the imagination, and comfort the soul. Window seats invite you to sit and read or just pause and dream!
Home Sites: With less engineering of home sites available years ago, builders generally chose the most usable property location resulting in some gorgeous level yards for today’s outdoor activities. And don’t forget the value of heirloom vegetation. Irreplaceable mature oaks and maples radiate amazing color in the fall and umbrellas of shade in the summer months.
Advantages: Most vintage homes are situated close to the road to make access to travel-ways easier in inclement weather. You’ll have a smaller plow bill than your friends because your driveway is generally shorter! And garret spaces provide a little extra separation from daily activities and serve as pleasant office or bonus living areas. With lots of updates already in place in many vintage homes, you’ll enjoy the convenience of modern living (central heat, insulation, updated electrical systems) while living in a colorful, imagination-provoking setting
Visit some of the vintage properties currently on the market in Ridgefield and Redding, CT via the hyperlinks below these photos.
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2 Parley Lane, Ridgefield CT 31 Saint Johns Road, Ridgefield, CT
17 Giles Hill Road, Redding, CT
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