W
hen Frank H. Stedman’s home was completed in 1925,
it
was no doubt considered a
Fayetteville showplace. Situated on a spacious parcel of
land on Morganton Road just west of Haymount, it was unique with its peach- colored stucco exterior set off by white Corinthian columns – a rare example of the Italian Renaissance Revival style in a city where the more traditional Colonial Revival style prevailed among families of means. One can imagine prominent citizens
of the day arriving at the porte cochere to enjoy the hospitality of the respected banker and his wife, Marie Teresa, or their three lovely daughters descending the elegant freestanding staircase to greet their beaux. Fast forward to 2009. The house is
still a unique showplace, still the scene of gracious entertaining as the home of Dr. Richard and Susan Shereff. Under their loving care, the house has aged gracefully while moving into the 21st century. These days, visitors won’t find the porte cochere, instead there’s a brick porch with an artfully designed round brick hot tub – one of the updates and changes that reflect the contemporary
Opposite | Dr. Richard and Susan Shereff took one peek through the windows of this Haymount showplace and made an offer on the spot. Left and top |The refurbished kitchen opens into a breakfast room where lemon trees flourish. Above |The Shereffs are self-described “foodies” who enjoy fresh herbs they grow themselves.
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