Jordan’s architectural crushes
Homes That
Turn My Head.
Some homes just make you stop scrolling. The unexpected roofline. The perfectly preserved wood paneling. A kitchen with a little soul. This is my collection of architectural crushes, design details, and homes that deserve a second look.
Not necessarily my listings. Just homes I can’t stop thinking about.
Mid-century magic · Manchester, NH
A little 1964.
A lot of personality.
161 Lakeview Lane
Manchester, NH 03104
$640,000
Built in 1964 · PrimeMLS #5113245
Listed as active on October 15, 2026. Price and availability may change.
Listing photo source: The Masiello Group property listing, credited to Laurie Norton / Laurie Norton Team.
Why this one turned my head
Brick, light,
and a little soul.
You had me at the double-sided brick fireplace. Add the tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and oversized windows, and this ranch has exactly the kind of character I love finding.
The granite walkway makes an entrance before you even reach the front door. Inside, that fireplace brings the living and dining spaces together while giving each room a personality of its own.
The kitchen and baths could use some updating. My favorite possibility here? A thoughtful refresh that keeps the home's mid-century spirit intact.
View the full listing & photosBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group
(BHGRE Masiello Bedford)
Selected by Jordan Tillery-Downs for its architecture and character. This is not Jordan's listing. Property details are from the linked listing and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
Potential worth noticing · Merrimack, NH
Some homes need
a little imagination.
41 Brek Drive
Merrimack, NH 03054
$499,900
Built in 1974 · California ranch · PrimeMLS #5113613
Bathrooms: one full and one three-quarter.
Listed as active on October 15, 2026. Price and availability may change.
Listing photo: Mountain Side Properties, LLC via PrimeMLS #5113613.
Why this one turned my head
Oh, the
possibilities.
This one has SO much potential. A California ranch tucked into the trees, with low rooflines and an entrance that makes me want to see what’s around the corner? I’m already imagining its next chapter.
I’d start outside: a thoughtful color palette, planting that gives the architecture room to breathe, and an entry that feels a little more welcoming. Sometimes a home just needs someone to see what’s already there.
The single-level layout, fireplace, and skylight give me plenty to work with in my imaginary design plan. The listing notes exterior updates are needed. I’d love to see a refresh that brings out the character of this 1974 home.
View the full listing & photosMountain Side Properties, LLC
Selected by Jordan Tillery-Downs for its architecture and potential. This is not Jordan's listing. Design ideas are Jordan's personal observations. Property details are from the linked listing and are deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
01 / Design worth noticing
The details that
make it feel like home.
Windham, NH · One of my listings
A fireplace with presence.
That oversized brick fireplace is the first thing that catches my eye here. Add the big windows and a soft, simple palette, and the room feels ready for a quiet morning or a gathering that lasts a little longer.
I love a home with a focal point that already has personality. Sometimes the best design move is giving it room to shine.
Take a closer look at 7 Twin StreetListed by Jordan Tillery-Downs, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group. Photograph from Jordan’s listing gallery.
The collection I’m building
A little character.
A lot to love.
Mid-century magic
A 1964 ranch.
A second look.
161 Lakeview Lane in Manchester: a double-sided brick fireplace, oversized windows, and plenty of character worth preserving.
Explore the latest featurePotential worth noticing
Oh, the
possibilities.
41 Brek Drive in Merrimack: a 1974 California ranch with a wooded setting and a next chapter I can already imagine.
See the potentialListed by Teal Murphy, Mountain Side Properties, LLC.
Design worth noticing
It’s in
the details.
A material, a room, a clever use of space. Sometimes one detail is enough to make a home stay with you.
Explore the first feature above.
Homes featured here are chosen for their architecture, character, and design. Unless identified as one of Jordan’s listings, they are not listed or represented by Jordan Tillery-Downs. Original listing sources, listing-agent credit, and photography credit accompany individual features. Availability and property information may change.
Send me the beautifully different
Know a home that
belongs here?
The lovingly preserved. The wonderfully unusual. The “I’ve never seen anything like it.” I’d love to see it.
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