Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty | Traditional Architect

Sunday, April 28, there are nearly 200 homes open for exploring, in every architectural style imaginable. They are part of the Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty spring tour across North Texas, an annual rite that draws thousands of people, many of which find new homes that very day.

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 roofing elements. Traditional homes consider the styles and materials that were popular in an area and, as newer construction, tie the present to the past. This creates a sense of continuity and a connection to the past.

Traditional architecture has some predominant design cues: gabled roofs; tall chimneys; 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.

A famous example of the style is Julia Roberts’ character’s family home in Steel Magnolias, a red-brick traditional in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

The traditional home at 2420 Lofton Terrace offers a rare opportunity to live in Fort Worth’s Park Hill neighborhood. Thoughtfully renovated, it offers three bedrooms, three full baths, commercial-grade appliances in the all-white gourmet kitchen and hardwood floors restored to their original luster. The backyard showcases a patio for entertaining and the second-floor balcony is the perfect place to watch those breathtaking Texas sunsets.

The home at 2420 Lofton Terrace, represented by Gwen Harper is priced $684,900, and open for touring Sunday, April 28, from 12 to 2 p.m.

To see all of the homes open Sunday, visit briggsfreeman.com/tour. To learn more about architecture styles, visit briggsfreeman.com/architecture, a unique source of information, including famous homes, histories and architectural houses for sale.