1942 CHARMING COTTAGE NOW UNDER CONTRACT IN BOYNTON BEACH

A sense of history seeps through this charming cottage of 1458 living sq ft with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, in historic downtown Boynton Heights in Boynton Beach. Note the pecky cypress dining room ceiling, typically designed wood-burning fireplace for those years, many French Doors. This vintage home is completely restored, with endless charm. No HOA! Low maintenance. Gourmet kitchen with cubby-shelves has granite counter tops and designer hardware. The roof is metal. Floors are beautiful wood and marble. Front path is Chicago brick. New plumbing and electrical wiring. Advanced security system. Beautifully landscaped with small yard. Near historic downdown, the beach, and I-95 access. Pet ok. All on 1-story. Priced well at $200,000... don't miss this one if you are looking for a historic home. Off Boynton Beach Boulevard. Call Marilyn for a showing at 561-988-0070. VISUAL TOUR

1926 PALM BEACH HISTORIC HOME SOLD IN 2008

Featuring typical 1920's arched windows, Spanish tile roof and ornaments on the front exterior, a 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Royal Park Palm Beach home with 2754 total square feet was sold for $2,250,000. Note the decorative tiles in the pathways in the yard. Originally listed in February 2007 for $2,749,000, the house also included a living room with fireplace, arched windows and doorways, hardwood floors, a kitchen with dark tile edging on the countertops, French doors, chair rails, and Spanish tile on the patio. The Guest Cottage has a living room, 1 bedroom and 1 bath.

PRESERVATION FOUNDATION GIVES AWARD TO RENOVATED PALM BEACH COTTAGE

A total house renovation, "down to the studs," received the Palm Beach Polly Early Award from the Preservations Foundation for sensitive residential preservation. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1700 living sq ft cottage has a one-car garage and is located on Seabreeze Avenue. It was originally purchased for a retirement home but plans for the owner changed, and it is now up for sale. Built between 1919 and 1925, some of the restorations include the original fireplace in the living room, heart pine floors from a pre-Civil War era mill in North Carolina, Chicago brick paver patio around the pool, French doors, and an extra-high coffered ceiling in living room. If you would like more information about this charming cottage, call Marilyn Jacobs at 561-988-0070 or email marilynfjacobs@gmail.com