Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty | Traditional Architecture

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 take 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 home at 116 Woodland Hills Drive in Aledo, Texas, is a textbook example of traditional architecture. Just 25 minutes from Fort Worth, it is sited on a treed and elevated two-acre lot, with spectacular views of the valley and the Split Rail Links and Golf Club.

From its circular driveway, porte-cochere and expansive front porch to its rich details and finishes, the home exhibits both elegance and ease. It offers 4,400 square feet of luxury living, including multiple living areas, four fireplaces, a wet bar and a temperature-controlled wine closet. The home features vaulted and wood-paneled ceilings, extensive built-ins, updated countertops, updated fixtures and fresh textures and colors. The tranquil backyard is complete with a deck, gazebo, pool and spa, an ultimate oasis for year-round pleasure.

The home at 116 Woodland Hills Drive in Aledo is represented by Devon Reyes and Alberto Reyes for $600,000.

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