Tuesdays are Tudor Revival days – because alliteration makes me happy. And there’s much to love about this early 20th century architectural style. The Tudor Revival style ranges from large houses to small cottages, and continues to be popular with homeowners today.
The facade of the James Hart House in Henderson, Kentucky.
The James Hart House, built around 1927 in Henderson, Kentucky, is an imposing 2.5 story brick house, nicely sited on a hillside corner lot. The second story of the dwelling features faux half-timbering, a popular motif of the style. A parapetted entry bay breaks up the expanse of windows on the facade, taking the place of a large chimney, which is often placed on the front of Tudor Revival houses.
Side elevation and facade view.
The windows are worth noting, as there are plenty – casement windows on the first floor, and double-hung sash windows on the second. The house is located in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) listed South Main and South Elm Street Historic District. Interior photos from a real estate listing (the house is not currently on the market) reveal an interior splashed with ample natural light and some lovely fireplaces.
I couldn’t find much on James Hart during my quick search, but the Hart family has been in Henderson since its EuroAmerican settlement. According to the NRHP nomination, James Hart, for whom this house was built, was a tobacconist .
My goodness. Sold a year and a half ago for $265k. Seems like a steal for a home of this stature.