This house, at 671 Percy Street, in the Aycock Historic District is one of the many Victorian-style homes in the neighborhood. The inviting porch comes in handy in the evenings and weekends when people sit outside and visit with family and neighbors. As a historic district, the integrity of the appearance of the homes is diligently maintained. Residents of the neighborhood are committed to keeping it family friendly and beautiful.
Next time you are headed to the Farmers' Market on Yanceyville, drive around the streets near Cypress, Percy, Summit, and Fifth Avenue. Some homes are already restored to their full glory; others, are works in progress. The above house, asa the crow flies, is only about a mile from downtown Greensboro. From the greenery surrounding the yard, it is hard to believe it is so close to town.
It *is* a lovely house -- thanks for posting! You might be interested to know that it's not a historic house. It was built in the 1990s on an empty lot (the original house was lost to fire or decay). The builder did a great job of designing it according to the Historic District Guidelines.
One more thing you might like to know - the neighborhood is in the process of changing its name to the Dunleath Historic District. More info here:
http://littleurbanity.blogspot.com/2016/10/names-in-aycock-historic-district.html
Posted by: David Wharton | Friday, May 12, 2017 at 10:19 AM
It is a beauty.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 08:18 AM