The 1940 Ballard House is delightfully reminiscent of many things in my childhood home - we enjoyed Shannon's evocation of the '40s and '50s. We visited in winter, and the house was cozy and comfortable. The location is excellent for exploring Ballard (although in our case our time was spent with toddler twin granddaughters). We appreciated the quiet neighborhood and could imagine how pretty it would be once spring flowers bloomed.