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When Matt Markovich, owner of City House Properties, bought a 940-square-foot home in Philadelphia, he acquired a blank box of a house. Another real estate investor had previously come in and stripped the home of all of its original character in an attempt to make it universally appealing. In doing so, this investor removed its historic charm. So Markovich, along with his wife, Shawn, chose to recreate the home’s 1920s character while taking care not to go over the top. Brutalist Buildings, House Property, Wrought Iron Railing, Box Houses, Room Transformation, Architectural Features, City House, Exposed Brick, Solid Mahogany

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When Matt Markovich, owner of City House Properties, bought a 940-square-foot home in Philadelphia, he acquired a blank box of a house. Another real estate investor had previously come in and stripped the home of all of its original character in an attempt to make it universally appealing. In doing so, this investor removed its historic charm. So Markovich, along with his wife, Shawn, chose to recreate the home’s 1920s character while taking care not to go over the top.

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When Matt Markovich, owner of City House Properties, bought a 940-square-foot home in Philadelphia, he acquired a blank box of a house. Another real estate investor had previously come in and stripped the home of all of its original character in an attempt to make it universally appealing. In doing so, this investor removed its historic charm. So Markovich, along with his wife, Shawn, chose to recreate the home’s 1920s character while taking care not to go over the top.

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Wrought Iron Railing

Room Transformation

Architectural Features

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When Matt Markovich, owner of City House Properties, bought a 940-square-foot home in Philadelphia, he acquired a blank box of a house. Another real estate investor had previously come in and stripped the home of all of its original character in an attempt to make it universally appealing. In doing so, this investor removed its historic charm. So Markovich, along with his wife, Shawn, chose to recreate the home’s 1920s character while taking care not to go over the top.

Find this Pin and more on Before & After Projects by Apartment Therapy.

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