This Adorable Fort Worth Cottage is The Case in Point of Why We Love Fairmount

This cute cottage is a perfect example of why we love Fairmount — and we’re not alone. The enduring fascination with Fairmount, which began decades ago and has only increased over the years, is approaching the intensity of a benevolent real estate cult.

Fairmounters are fiercely and justly proud of their unique hood, love their houses, and are loathe to leave them. And buyers are willing to pay a premium with an average per-square-foot price nudging towards $400. If by some chance you haven’t toured the area the Fairmount National Historic District website provides you a guided tour of the 340 square acre historic district, one of the largest historic districts in the country.

I was enticed by the white picket fence gates and won over by the dusty rose and pastel color scheme. Porches are a Fairmount must-have and this cottage has a deep wraparound one. Among the many original preserved period details is the 103-year-old front door.

Inside the 1,512-square-foot bungalow you can admire and cherish the myriad vintage details of this 1921 Craftsman-style lodge, beginning with the original oak floors made more endearing with their century-old patina.

The living room which runs the length of the front of the residence, has the emblematic symmetrical repertoire of fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases topped by windows.

More details to fall for include the unique dining room entrance with pony walls mirroring the height of the living room bookcases and an inviting window seat along one of the long walls.

The kitchen is quite serviceable with a solid gas range and room for a small island. The industrial steel surfaces were a good call and seem to complement the style of the rest of the house. Period emphasis is highlighted by the exposed brick range niche framed by a bit of antique architectural salvage.

Both bedrooms have attached bathrooms. One bedroom has a wall of French windows with garden views. As a rule, a Fairmount buyer wants and respects a Fairmount house. It is often the case that each successive buyer makes appropriate improvements often augmenting sparse square footage by renovating and incorporating attic space or porch space. This residence offers several opportunities for such enhancements.

At the back is a screened porch with an overhead fan. Observe how the mint green ceiling beams beautifully complement the rose clapboard. There’s no information about the mysterious back building but it is likely a good candidate for a studio or separate office. There is one covered parking spot under a carport behind the fence.

Lori Gallagher of League Real Estate Fort Worth has priced this adorable example of why we love Fairmount at 2014 6th Avenue at $498,000.