Macon, Georgia — A Grand House on a Street Full of Stories

 I picked this one out of so many beautiful homes on the street. Not because the others weren’t worthy — they were — but because this one seemed to speak a little louder, in a quiet way.

The stature of it. The columns standing tall like they’ve always known their purpose. The black shutters framing each window, sharp and steady against the light walls. That red door in the center, not shy at all. The balcony, resting above it all like a place meant for slow mornings. And the lush landscaping, carefully held in place by someone who clearly loves what they’re tending.

It carries the grand lure of something old, but there’s also the clean, thoughtful beauty of something new. Not polished for show — just cared for. You can feel the effort in the details. The time. The intention.

I don’t know who lives there. I only know it feels like someone with deep pride for this area, for this street, for this house, must be behind it. Someone who saw what it was, and what it could still be.

Some homes make a statement just by being loved. This one does exactly that.

~D

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