Hollywood set designers created storybook architecture a century ago and the whimsical style caught on in real life. The 1925 C.H. Farrington mansion in Northeast Portland, which is for sale, embodies the fairytale style of an English cottage with its pitched thatch-like roofs and rolled eaves.
Inside, the residence has original arched doorways, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and large picture window with leaded glass as well as contemporary finishes.
The 7,119 square feet of living space includes a finished attic and basement…