Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm is a Newbery Honor Book published in 2010. The story takes place during the Great Depression, and, in it, 11-year-old Turtle has to move to Key West to stay with relatives she has never met. My daughter informs me that Turtle in Paradise is recommended reading at her middle school and that several of her friends are doing reports on it for their classes. I noticed that my article about the Sears Bellewood house was getting an inordinate number of hits and finally realized that it was because of students doing research on Turtle in Paradise. In the novel, the family's dream house is the Sears Bellewood. Now kids all over the country are curious to know what the Bellewood looks like. From Turtle in Paradise: "Mama's promised me that someday we're going to live in our own home. We've got it all picked out, too. It's a Sears mail-order house, from a kit. The Bellewood, Model #3304." "There's a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom that comes with something called a 'Venetian mirrored medicine case.' I don't know what it is, but it sure sounds fancy. Still, we're a long way from living in the Bellewood." The fancy Venetian mirrored medicine case, from the 1931 Sears merchandise catalog. Turtle's dream house at 458 George Street, Elgin. Photo courtesy of Realtor site. See Also Part 1 of the Sears Homes Featured in Children's Books.
Recently sold: $410,000. Classic 1930s Sears home (the Bellewood~English cottage model) on large .42 acre double lot (#11&12) in Historic District*Walking distance to Metro / Hyattsville Art District, parks and shopping. Vintage wood floors,lead glass ornamental windows, curved archways, fireplace, large wood kitchen counter and cabinets.Family room w/ natural light overlooks rear yard; great for breakfast, bird watching
The Sears Bellewood was an English cottage sold from 1930 until 1933. It must have been a decent seller, because Sears offered two versions of the house in the 1933 catalog--a model with different exterior finish was called the Pembrook. I think found a Bellewood in Des Plaines. 1470 Henry, Des Plaines. The Bellewood from the 1932 Sears Modern Homes catalog.
The Sears Bellewood was an English cottage sold from 1930 until 1933. It must have been a decent seller, because Sears offered two versions of the house in the 1933 catalog--a model with different exterior finish was called the Pembrook. I think found a Bellewood in Des Plaines. 1470 Henry, Des Plaines. The Bellewood from the 1932 Sears Modern Homes catalog.
The Sears Bellewood was an English cottage sold from 1930 until 1933. It must have been a decent seller, because Sears offered two versions of the house in the 1933 catalog--a model with different exterior finish was called the Pembrook. I think found a Bellewood in Des Plaines. 1470 Henry, Des Plaines. The Bellewood from the 1932 Sears Modern Homes catalog.
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Zestimate® Home Value: $169,529. Large Wrap-Around Covered Front Porch With Victorian Accent. Most Rooms On The Main Level Are Accented With The Original Butternut Woodwork And Crown Molding. Master Bath Is 16' x 9' With Stand-Up Shower Plus Footed Tub. Eat-In Kitchen With Pantry. Rear Of Lot Is Partially Fenced With Antique Fencing And Accented With A Brick Wall With Integral Lighting. Lot Contains A Carriage House Style Garage With Upper Level Storage And Electricity. Electric Garage Door Opener. Roof on Home New In 2011 With Ice Guard Protection Added In 2013. New 95% Efficient Furnace In 2014. Sewer Line Up-Dated and Warranted by Rotor Rooter! Home Has Security System. Home Is Under A Termite Warranty And Is Maintained On A Yearly Basis. Note: Realtor Is Owner/Agent For This Property!
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