Here is the rare opportunity to own and update one of the loveliest homes on one of the loveliest streets in Fondren. This multi-generational home has been lovingly occupied and tended by the same family for nearly 70 years. Built in 1939, it sits far from the street overlooking a beautifully landscaped lot ideal for lawn parties for all ages (with flower beds designed by the Master Gardener owner to provide year-round color). A large tree fell on the house last year and the owner's providential insurance policy paid to restore the structure with lumber custom-milled to match the large joists and rafters used in pre-WWII construction. A new roof with architectural shingles has also been installed. Instead of restoring the interior of the home to its original design, the seller decided to sell the house ''as is'' in its partially gutted condition. With several walls and ceilings being open, the strong bones of the house are exposed and one can easily imagine potential modifications to the existing floorplan, if changes are desired. The original hardwood flooring appears throughout the house; generous double-hung windows on every side fill the home with light. Craftsmanship is evident everywhere, from beautiful moulding details to the sturdy framing only available in older homes built before the advent of fast-growth timber and down-sized lumber. The seller's dearest wish is that the next family to occupy this house will appreciate its historic architecture, but also feel free to make this house their own. This gracious residence is ready for its next family, for owners who will cherish it -- and perhaps one day pass it along to their children, as tradition has seen fit before. When you view the home, please note the beautiful side yard, enclosed by a brick fence; once the site of a family wedding. Family members recall musical soirees, festive parties, Easter egg hunts hosted at this gracious home on the shady boulevard. And should you need it, more living space can be gained by extending the grand central staircase an additional level to utilize the huge attic space.