On Saturday, I had a chance to see a friend's 1915 house in Saratoga. It is located on a secluded acre lot, frequently visited by deer, but only a short walk from downtown shops and restaurants.
Older homes hold a special allure, but they are also create many difficulties for the do-it-yourself remodeler. Costs can be unpredictable....very often, one thing leads to two or three other things.
If you want a huge master bedroom suite, walk-in closets, and an oversized kitchen, opt for a newer home. Turn of the century homes had kitchens that were strictly utilitarian, not social centers as they are today. These older homes were also lacking in closet space and en suite bathrooms.
The challenge is to preserve a piece of history, while still bringing it into the 21st century. How do you create a kitchen with modern amenities that looks like it could have been built in 1910 or 1920?
The positive aspects are usually wonderful natural light, and location in a charming neighborhood like this one in Saratoga, or others in the Naglee Park area of San Jose, on beautiful tree-lined streets.
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