St. Louis, Mo., Cody Thomas
It was the frankness of this house that was so appealing. It is located in the Southampton neighborhood, which was conceived in 1920 by an English expatriate hoping to recreate the feel of his native city while building affordable housing using Arts and Crafts sensitivities and values. Amenities include extensive built-ins, even built-in art: every house in the neighborhood has two delightful Arts and Crafts stained-glass windows in the front room, where they filter light and wash the hardwood floors with their hues. This gem was originally sold under what was then a new-fangled system: showing display homes from which buyers could choose among models and options. This "Five Room Economy Bungalow" originally sold as a "remarkable value" for a price of $4,250.

Springfield, Mo., Jennifer and Steve White
We bought this 1924 four-level house in November 2004. It is located in a highly sought-out area of Springfield, close to the lights of downtown and the local university. It has four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, with an unfinished basement and bonus room. Totally restored to its original architecture, the house has tall ceilings, original radiators, extensive hardwood flooring, crown moldings, a covered deep front porch, a side portico entrance, a covered rear stoop and a picturesque backyard. Fifty-two windows provide ample lighting. This house is a keeper. We have found our home for life.

Fitchburg, Mass., Paul and Connie Williams
Our bungalow was built in 1925. It has most of its original woodwork. It is situated on a tree-lined lot and offers us sanctuary in a busy world. The front porch is a favorite gathering place for friends and family. At the end of our driveway is a garage built at the same time. We feel very fortunate to live in a bungalow, and we enjoy every aspect of our home.

Spring Lake, N.J., Anne and Fred Folco
We have lived in our four-bedroom, two-bath Arts and Crafts bungalow since 1999. From the records we could find, it was built around 1920Ð1923. We are only the third owners. We absolutely love our home, located in the beautiful seaside community of Spring Lake, also known as the "Irish Rivera" and, since June, as the home of this year's National Spelling Bee Champion. It features exposed-beam ceilings in the living and dining rooms and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. We have lovingly furnished it with Mission-style furniture and light fixtures. The best feature of this house is the wrap-around porch, where we spend most of our time and which is our guests' favorite place, too.

Moberly, Mo., David and Priscilla Nicholson
Our 1920s brick bungalow has 4,000 square feet and a matching garage on two lots. There is Italian tile on the front porch and on the front and side steps, and all of the original windows are intact. The 52-inch front door has the original beveled glass and matching sidelights. Renovating it has become our hobby. Last year we had it repainted and tuckpointed and added the arbor and fencing. It recently won a local photo contest and was named house of the month. It is the most comfortable and charming house we have ever lived in.

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