Preserving the historic charm of this 140-year-old duplex is priority one as the Cordrays keep the original interior paint, reuse original exterior siding in the kitchen, and turn a contemporary shed into a lovely outdoor sitting area.

Buying a newer home isn't the Cordray's norm, but adding their iconic character, style and functionality never gets old. They build a privacy fence for the deck, a herringbone design focal wall, and raise and makeover the original kitchen cabinets.