If you’ve ever thought about living in one of the historic homes in Dilworth, or you are just curious to see the inside of some of them, you need to attend the Dilworth Home Tour. This is Charlotte’s oldest home tour and it is celebrating it’s 45th anniversary this year. The event runs from 6 pm to 9 pm Friday, September 15th and 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, September 16th.
There are seven homes on the tour this year and they can be toured in any order. They vary greatly in style and architecture. Some homes are in original condition, some have been remodeled. Homes contain features like pocket doors, slate roofs, original wood flooring, extensive millwork, and more. Some homes have been lovingly restored while others have been remade in modern style. There is even a home that has been featured in architectural magazines.
The home tour is put on each year by the Dilworth Community Association. Each year since they began in 1973, they choose a charity to receive the proceeds. This year they have chosen Dilworth Soup Kitchen. Many local businesses have teamed up to help the event to be a success. Charlotte B-cycle will offer bike rentals for the tour, with a limited number of them free. They will also provide bike racks at each home on the tour. Sodoma Law in the historic Brem House at 211 East Boulevard will provide parking for those walking or biking. They will also have refreshments available. Bonterra will provide half-priced glasses of wine with a home tour ticket on the days of the tour.
Tickets for the Dilworth Home Tour can be bought in advance for $25 and are available at High Cotton Home, Park Road Books, Paper Skyscraper, Dilworth Drug, and both locations of Ultra Running Company. You can get them online at www.dilworthonline.org until September 14th. You can buy them the day of the event, but the price goes up to $30.
If you can’t make it to one of the tour dates but are interested in owning a home in Dilworth, give us a call at (704) 525-4045. We can take you through any home currently on the market and help you decide which one is best for you. You can also view current listings on our website here.