We have just begun a new project in the Fountain Park neighborhood in North St. Louis city. The owners have lived in the stately, stone-faced house (built in 1893) for 30 years. Over the years, two 2^nd floor rooms were converted into a large master bedroom with a makeshift closet. Now, the owners are treating themselves to an official master suite. The space will be stripped down to the brick walls and studs, and new flooring, walling and bay windows will go in. It promises to be a dramatic and gratifying transformation.

It’s also exciting to be in this historic neighborhood. Fountain Park (the fountain is shown above) was first plotted in 1857, and landscaped by the City of St. Louis in the 1890s, which is also when most of the homes surrounding it were built.

This old postcard below shows a Fountain Park church just down the street from our project site:

The church was erected in 1895, and the original congregation was a merging of the Third Church with the Aubert Place Church. The Centennial Christian Church occupies it today.

And it’s this type of history in such a picturesque setting that makes this such an exciting project. Mosby gets to combine modern design and amenities with historic restoration sensitivities. Plus, after 30 years, the homeowners have decided that they – and their home – deserved a gorgeous new space. It’s all about living right!