Tucked away in the quiet community of Rich Fountain, Missouri—behind a sturdy stone façade and a modest yard—stands a home that at first glance whispers quiet, rural charm. But step inside, and you realize this isn’t your standard country residence. This is a house that has lived more than one life. Built over a century ago, the home began as a family dwelling before transforming into a cozy neighborhood bistro—then eventually returning to its roots as a private residence. It

In the heart of Franklin, Tennessee, the Lotz House still stands as a living artifact of beauty, tragedy, and survival. Built in 1858 by Johann Albert Lotz, a master carpenter and piano maker who had emigrated from Germany, the house was never meant to be ordinary. For Lotz, it was both a home and a portfolio—every carved mantel, every stair spindle, every carefully joined piece of wood a silent advertisement of his skill. On the outside, the home appears as a typical two-sto