Quenten Brannon had experienced some significant life changes that brought him to the realization that it was time to distance himself from the downtown scene.
“I had also yearned for the freedom to create an environment that was my own, but repeatedly found that my shortcomings were due to the restrictions that came with renting,” said Quenten. “I decided that the benefits outweighed the risks with regard to relocating. Plus, I have a standard goldendoodle, Walton Banks, who happens to be the size of a water buffalo. It is without a doubt that moving from an apartment was beneficial to both of us.”
In relocating, Quenten still wanted to be relatively close to his job as a pharmacist at Regional One Health Medical Center. Of course there were other considerations, too.
“I knew I didn’t want a house that was located on a high-traffic street,” explained Quenten. “Walton grew up on Main Street, and traffic there was limited to trolleys, horse-drawn carriages, and scooters. Overall safety was a primary concern, and I wanted a yard for Walton. As far as the house went, I was hoping for something with classic Midtown charm; good bones with high ceilings, crown molding and original hardwood floors. I didn’t want anything that had been built quickly, but rather a home that had been purposefully thought out and executed to withstand the test of time.”