Historic Home Sales, Trends: Monticello, Florida Dubbed Ideal Place to Buy, Live

Historic homes and rural communities are a winning combination for quality living according to a growing number of home buyers and property investors. Monticello, Florida is a prime example. An impressive selection of historic homes is available for sale. A new resource pinpoints related opportunities.

Monticello, United States - February 1, 2017 /PressCable/ —

A new resource spotlights two trends affecting quality of life in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Small towns and cities are drawing growing interest these days for the quality living opportunities they offer – a simpler life, safer living environment, connection to nature, community values and other attributes of renewed importance to home buyers.

The popularity of historic homes has grown as well. Such homes were built to stand the test of time and many from times gone by,100 years and more, are proving their stability and value in locales across the country. The wood floors, high ceilings, spacious rooms, fireplaces, metal roofs, kitchen pantries and other historic features stand-out with buyers, not to mention the superior building materials and design approaches of the times.

Rural communities tend to have a higher proportion of historic homes and other historic properties in use than their urban counterparts, giving rural towns and cities all the more character. One such small city with special character and charm is Monticello, Florida.

Located just east of Tallahassee, FL (the state capital), Monticello is known for its long-time commitment to historic preservation. The community is graced by a diverse mix of historic homes and other historic properties – its Opera House at the town square, a classic courthouse with traffic circle (and no traffic lights in town), the oldest high school building in Florida, historic churches and stores, and many others. Many residents of the area live and work in historic buildings.

Monticello, Florida is widely regarded by local residents as a unique and special place to live. In addition to its historic charm, those who live in or visit the area routinely remark about other community qualities – a friendly atmosphere, a walkable community, a clean and bountiful natural environment, as several examples. Many refer to life in Monticello as “a step back in time” – quaint, laid back, neighborly, community-oriented, a treasured place to live.

Local events, shops, live theatre productions and other amenities draw rave reviews as well. The county as a whole (Jefferson County, FL) is also a noted agricultural provider and rich with archaeological resources, some of international significance.

In addition to a variety of “brick and mortar” businesses in the area, the Internet era has enabled many entrepreneurs to have their own home-based businesses in Monticello and Jefferson County. Both Monticello and Jefferson County are also recognized tourist attractions for a variety of local sites as well as a diversity of events – from ghost tours to statewide cycling events to regional music festivals to educational conferences and many others.

A new online resource has been created to spotlight the benefits of historic home living, rural community living and opportunities for buying a historic home in a community that may be one of the “best kept secrets” around for exceptional quality living: Monticello, Florida. Readers can learn more about the community and diverse home and business properties for sale HERE: http://monticellofloridahistorichomes.com/.

One of multiple historic homes featured as part of this timely resource is the so-called Plaines House, a spacious and charming 4 bedroom home with 4 fireplaces and located at 435 East Washington Street, Monticello, FL – walkable to the downtown but several blocks away for added privacy and a quick walk to the local farmer’s market for daily fresh produce.

Years ago when the doorbell rang and the owner of this home opened the door a couple who appeared to be in their 80’s was standing on the front porch. They asked if they could come in and take a look. The owner was happy to invite them in and then came the real surprise: the elderly lady shared “I lived in this house in the first grade”. She then took the owner on a tour of the home, including the fact that the kitchen was behind and away from the houses in those days due to fire and heat concerns. The owner was grateful for the unexpected visitors and learned much more history of the home in the process.

A classic Monticello true story of many others to be told by residents and historians all around the town. See more here of why Monticello, Florida has been dubbed an ideal place to live: http://monticellofloridahistorichomes.com/

Contact Info:
Name: Nancy Kesslar
Organization: Creative Realities, LLC
Address: PO Box 1243, Monticello, 32345 United States
Phone: +1-850-631-0577

For more information, please visit http://monticellofloridahistorichomes.com/

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