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[quote=Anonymous]They don't look identical to 50 other houses in the area ... i.e., they are not "model" homes that builders stamp down like an assembly line product. Not that there's anything wrong with that approach - cost effective and very utilitarian. Old house "charm" means something that looks authentic to the period in which it was built and is fairly unique in features ... whether that's woodwork, stonework, exterior architecture, window features, interior details (window seats, built-ins, mouldings), etc. Usually the 'charm' comes with 'upkeep' but many people assign value to the individuality and historical character of an older home and prefer that value over the convenience of the more modern designs. Very high-quality new custom builds also have 'character' while mid-century/post-war suburbs are often old and devoid of individuality so it's not a simple old vs. new. Mostly a unique vs. mass produced thing.[/quote]
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