Monday, August 23, 2010
Meet Mini...A very affordable option in Tower Grove South
I am sure you all feel that naming the houses is a little "campy" or strange. I myself, find it to be not too much of a stretch. What I mean by that is this...Every house has a personality and person to fit each of its characteristics and flaws. Houses and neighborhoods can have a soul. Neighborhoods are given a soul by its residents, parks and businesses. Houses change over time and almost always carry traces of their previous tenants with them.
I decided to call this house Mini because architecturally it's a Mini Castle bungalow. Mini Castles tend to be my favorite bungalow style. While they are not quite as intriguing as the Gingerbread from the outside, they are way sexier, to me on the inside. Minis have awesome floor plans, are usually more spacious and have rockin' ceiling height. The tall ceilings make them look VERY much LARGER and allow for more decorating options.
This mini, the Mini was part of an estate. The house was relatively in good shape but, a whole lot of ugly. On the interior it was 1970's glam. She had mirrored walls with gold veins running through them, powder blue plastic bathroom, ugly carpet and the trim in some places had been removed. Not many buyers these days appreciate that kind of style. So, needles to say Stärke will be renovating this gal from top to bottom and then try to find her a new owner. Could it be you?
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very cute place!
ReplyDeleteI know that this post is WAY old, but I just now came across it. I own this same style of house, a bit closer toward Carondelet Park. Never knew what to call my bungalow.. thanks for the term "mini-castle". :)
ReplyDeleteDo you like your mini? They are my fave!
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