HISTORIC HOMES in FLORIDA

Many homes in SE Florida are historic landmarks, built from 1920-1950. The Mediterranean & Spanish Mission homes have features including pecky cypress doors and ceilings, arched windows and doors, original fireplaces & hardwood floors. Discover properties to compare that are or may become historic footnotes & interesting properties of note elsewhere. Luxury Homes Specialist Marilyn Jacobs can find you a wonderful home in SE Florida, old or new. 561-302-3388.

12/18/2011

THE BALLINGER HOUSE, a/k/a Villa Leoncini in Palm Beach

Built by Addison Mizner in 1926, inspired by Lake Como villas, this fine property sits on 3/4 acres next door to Palm Beach's exclusive Bath & Tennis Club.

Featured in this Mediterranean Revival-style property are a 3-story tower, 5 bedrooms, a 2-bedroom guest house, and award-winning gardens that are a showcase of tropical plantings archived in the Smithsonian's Garden Club of America Collection. The estate was landmarked in 1985. It has a villa-like atmosphere.

The dining room features a pecky cypress beamed ceiling, fireplace and blue and white tiled walls.

The formal motor court entrance circles around the center fountain, past the 3-car garage, and up to the wrought-iron front entrance gates.

The property overlooks the Ocean.

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CONSIDERING LIVING IN AN UPDATED HISTORIC PALM BEACH ISLAND HOME?

It's early morning, you just had coffee. Step onto the patio and swim for a half hour. Then sit in the sun a while.

Walk a half block to the beach and ocean. Sit and watch the waves and boats go by. Then home to change for lunch at Boulud, a much treasured and worldwide known Palm Beach restaurant, a short walk away. Afterwards, head over to the fabulous Breakers Hotel, pick up an item in one of their fabulous boutiques.

Stop in the Palm Beach Publix for dinner fixings. Come home to relax before making a wonderful dinner that you will cook poolside, with friends over to dine, swim and enjoy.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, pool, tall-hedged privacy, A GREAT LIFESTYLE!

To learn more call Marilyn at 561-513-6180 or email marilynfjacobs@gmail.com. $3mm+.

KUDOS TO BOCA RATON AND DELRAY BEACH, cities with many historic homes

Cities with at least 30,000 residents were considered as MOST EXCITING PLACE TO LIVE BY MOVOTO REAL ESTATE BLOG and 99 were found. Boca Raton was the 4^th place active life and arts ranking with nightlife and music venues scoring high too. Boca placed third in non-fast food restaurants.

RAND McNally chose Delray Beach as BEST OF THE ROAD: 2012 BEST SMALL TOWNS IN AMERICA and USA Today chose Delray Beach as MOST FUN TOWN.

West Palm Beach has many districts with historic homes of note, renovated and upgraded or ready for your personal touch.

THINKING OF BUYING A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME?

When you renovate or restore a historic home, there are laws and building codes to learn and adhere to. You may need: · Approval from your city every step of the way · Neighborhood associations may have codes for paint color, style, wood trim, design, structural architecture inside and outside the home · Doors and windows, stone, masonry and iron work can also need to adhere to a code · Historic homes usually maintain the majority or original architectural details, reflecting the design and craftsmanship of the period in which they were built · Focus on preservation before renovation · Be prepared for modifications to your plans as the work goes forward Renovating any home can be a challenge, but in the case of historic homes, there are great rewards for appreciating history. Find and get an estimate from a historic renovation company in your area if you want to make the job easier. You can also work with an architect, contractor and/or structural engineer whose specialty is historic renovations. Suggestion: check them out with their local better business bureau. Online resources include · National Trust for Historic Preservation · American Institute of Architects · National Register of Historic Places · Advisory Council on Historic Preservation · Local Restoration Experts

UPDATED 1926 BOCA RATON HISTORIC HOME IN OLD FLORESTA, BOCA RATON FL

With 5 bedrooms, 5 full and one half bath and 5867 living sq ft is an estate designed by Addison Mizner and steeped in the owonderfully warm character of Old Florida. Here is a tree-canopied oasis in a unique historic neighborhood, enlarged and renovated with ultimate modern-day comforts yet its authentic character is preserved. Pecky cypress, Dade County pine, terra cotta and Chicago brick are features along with a shady garden courtyard and beautiful pool - and separate guest cottage. The property is not on the market now but a great example of a Boca Raton historic home.

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