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such as a shallow shed-roof dormer, multipane sash windows, a square bay window that provides additional space for the dining room, an interior brick chimney, decorative eave brackets and sets of three “ribbon” windows. The front entrance retains the original front door with a large window and oversized sidelights and transoms. A solid brick foundation supports the home located on Fatherland Street, named after the antebellum “Fatherland” estate built by John Shelby for his daughter Priscilla. (Shelby also built the “Boscobel” estate for his other daughter Anna.) The dominant architectural feature is the large,
full-width front porch supported by oversized flared wooden columns on brick piers. The home has 2,310 square feet of living space, including three bedrooms, two full baths, and an enclosed rear porch. It sits on a 0.18-acre lot. Aluminum siding was installed in 1984, but removed during the restoration in 2007-2008, which also resulted in a new addition to the rear that was reviewed and approved by the Metro Historical Zoning Commission. Today’s residents: Annie and Brian Neal toured this home during a major renovation and “fell in love with it.” After renting in East Nashville (on Gartland) for a year and growing fond of the neighborhood’s sidewalks, diverse people, and proximity to their downtown work places, the couple bought their “classic bungalow” on Fatherland in 2008. “The entire house was gutted, but remodeled in the same style as it was in its prior form,” Annie says. “The doors, windows and floors are original. The biggest seller for us was the functional second floor with two bedrooms and a large family room.” The Neal’s favorite features of the home are the main entrance door and front porch, which is really an indoor-outdoor room. They also enjoy having three fireplaces, including one in the master bedroom. Brian’s favorite room is the master bath. The home’s previous longtime owner was a neighborhood lawn mower repairman named Dewey Parton — and they still find spare lawn mower parts all around the property! “We love the people and the community feel of East Nashville, which is embraced in the houses themselves with their front porches and yards abutting sidewalks.” Annie says. “Conversations are easily started in the front yards.” Home partners: Ruben Garces, Home Improvement Contractor, and Louisville Tile.
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