Fort Wayne couple shares favourite options of historic West Central house

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – After greater than twenty years dwelling within the West Central neighborhood, Jake Patten and Becky Johnson are recognized for opening their doorways typically to guests. That features that includes their historic house on the fortieth annual West Central Neighborhood Dwelling & Backyard Tour.

Each have been rooted within the Fort Wayne space most of their lives, they usually stated they know most everybody within the West Central neighborhood by now, with a number of family and friends members dwelling close by.

“I can’t think about dwelling anyplace else,” Patten stated. “If I wasn’t on this neighborhood, I most likely wouldn’t even stay within the state of Indiana. That’s how a lot I find it irresistible right here.”

Artwork and historical past go hand in hand, and there’s loads of each to be loved inside the house– particularly as Patten and Johnson are artists themselves.

They each agree one in every of their favourite options is the kitchen. It was just lately renovated to create more room and spotlight intricate particulars of the house.

Patten stated the renovations have been already deliberate earlier than they determined to be a part of the tour, so the timing was a cheerful coincidence.

Guests can try the remainder of the primary ground on this weekend’s tour.

There’s one room open to guests on the second ground. To say it’s the grasp tub can be an understatement.

“I do know it sounds humorous, however while you see the lavatory, you’ll get why we’re exhibiting it,” Johnson stated.

Right here’s a sneak peak:

After which there’s the backyard, one other favourite characteristic for the householders to share with family and friends.

“It’s the right cookout spot,” Johnson stated. “We actually find it irresistible in the summertime, we now have a lot enjoyable as a result of all people can simply sit down, we cook dinner, our grandson runs round.”

“It’s all the time a celebration again right here,” Patten chimed in.

Firm additionally consists of two canine, and the brand new cat– who Patten says adopted them, and never the opposite manner round, on the Fourth of July weekend.

You won’t see the householders there through the tour. As a substitute, volunteers are taking on to information incoming guests by means of every historic house.

It’s a well-deserved break for Patten and Johnson after the time they’ve spent renovating and totally cleansing main as much as this weekend.

Inside strolling distance from house is Patten’s artwork studio on Berry Road, one other historic cease on the tour.

For about three years, Patten stated he’s rented the house that capabilities as a studio and gallery, showcasing his personal work and sharing the house with different artists.

It’s open Saturdays from midday to 4 p.m., and by appointment.

To see extra particulars of those historic buildings in addition to many others, try the fortieth annual West Central Neighborhood Dwelling & Backyard Tour Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to five p.m.