May 01, 2008 Real Estate » Living Spaces

Memphis "Hot Properties" 

by John Branston
click to enlarge 242 Pine Street
  • 242 Pine Street
It certainly does not look like a bungalow from the street. Symmetrically placed windows with shutters are set on each side of a recessed entry with single-light French doors. Used brick on the front and engaged columns on the corner complete the facade that is trying so hard to be a Greek Revival cottage in the French Quarter. A wonderful old iron fence on the left side of the yard adds to the New Orleans flavor ...

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