Over the weekend, residents of Franklin County had the opportunity to tour six beautiful homes throughout town. Each was decorated for the holidays and presented visitors with a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.

The first stop was the Hermitage, located on 650 E. 8th Street. This historical home was built in 1835, and later given some alterations in 1898. The Hermitage is home to many spacious rooms, bathrooms, great rooms, sitting rooms, a beautiful staircase, a large open porch, an enormous yard, and a lovely court out back. Its white and red design gave the home a comfortable, nostalgic feeling. One such room in the house could be designated as the "Christmas Room" for its gorgeous red and white interior, design, and a holiday cheer even Santa couldn't resist. The home is owned by Marth Shea and has been for 43 years.

The second house on the tour list was the Vanoven Home, located on 901 Main Street. This gorgeous home is a Queen Anne Revival style house and constructed by Maymie Hubbard in 1909. The Vanoven house is highly known in Franklin County for its picturesque exterior one might see in a French summer home. With a large kitchen and sitting room, various bedrooms embodying the vibrant personalities of the occupants, and an admirable loft floor, the Vanoven home is a beautiful house with plenty more to dazzle us. It has been owned by Rachel Vanoven and her family since 2020, and was featured on Magnolia Network's series, "In with the Old."

Third on the list was the Morton Home, located on 640 E. 5th Street. The Morton Home was built in 1849 as a federal period home. Throughout the years, the home has been victim to numerous floods. Since 2005, Carol Morton has had an ongoing project of renovating the home. Alongside the beautiful home, the property also has a log cabin, which had originally been slated for demolition in 2008. Today, all 62 log pieces now overlook the East Fork of the Whitewater River.

Next up on the incredible tour was the Townsend Home located on 233 Franklin Avenue. There is no set date for when this home was built, but rather a general timeline between 1813 and 1840. The Townsend home used to be a showpiece, therefore playing host to numerous events and parties to the most elite of Brookville. This beautiful home is quaint and charming with its simple charm and lovely gardens. For a brief time, the house had been let go due to having no occupants, but since 2020, the home has been restored and is on its way to being revived.

The fifth house is the Thompson Home located at 1032 Cliff Street. Built in 1901, this American Foursquare-Free Classic style home resembles many chateaus from the early 1800s. The interior holds a modern, if not rustic charm, and debuts years of care put into tending. The home has gone through four owners in the past, up until the current owners, Bill and RoAnn Thompson, purchased the home after moving to Brookville from Toledo.  A fun fact about their decor is their gorgeous chandelier. This was purchased in 1964 by RoAnn's father. It had been disassembled for travel and transported in a suitcase, but now hangs proudly in the family dining room.

The last house on the tour list was the Gayda Home located on 1041 Main Street. This beautiful home was built in 1900 by AH Rockefeller for Mrs. Ray King. Featuring seven rooms, two bathrooms, a fireplace and even pocket doors, it's evident that for the last 22 years, so much work has been put towards this home.