Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty | Know Your Architecture: Traditional
Traditional architecture is a broad term for a style that incorporates modern-day elements of many classic styles, especially the structure of doors, windows and roofs. Traditional homes take into account the styles and materials that were popular in an area and, as newer construction, tie the present to the past. Homes that were built in older communities create the standard for what architects often seek to maintain.
Its design cues are many: gabled roofs with shake or asphalt shingles; tall chimneys; walls of brick, stucco or wood; and, often, windows with rounded or arched tops. Inside, traditional homes often include open archways, French doors, fireplaces, parquet or plank floors and detailed ceilings, crown moldings and baseboards.
Famous examples include Julia Roberts’ character’s family home in Steel Magnolias, a red-brick traditional in Natchitoches, Louisiana. In North Texas, the one and only Southfork, just outside of Dallas, taps into Greek and Colonial architecture but is not slavish to either.
The traditional-style home at 226 Parkview Drive in Aledo, Texas, is just 20 minutes west of Fort Worth, in the Parks of Aledo. The neighborhood offers mountain-bike trails, playgrounds, a disc-golf area and a dog park.
The home, at nearly 3,500 square feet, offers four bedrooms, three full baths and a wonderfully open floor plan throughout the living areas. Its many perks include a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances; upgraded light fixtures; and a three-car garage. Built in 2015, the home is like new and move-in-ready.
The home, priced $480,000 is represented by Christina Warden.
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