Your guide to this weekend’s Plaza Midwood Home & Garden Tour, plus the 10 homes you’ll see

The popular tour allows Charlotteans to see inside 10 of the neighborhood’s most beautiful homes over a two-day span. Here’s what you need to know.

The tour coincides with Midwood Maynia, the neighborhood’s annual springtime celebration.

Join the neighborhood in welcoming the season on Saturday with food, beer from Legion Brewing, live music, a community workout, pet parade and more. See the full schedule and list what to expect here.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of).

Tickets can be bought online for $20 or picked up during tour hours on the day of at The Vine for $25.

The event kicks off Friday night with a candlelight tour.

The candlelight tour will take place from 6-8 p.m. (and allow tourgoers to meet and interact with a number of homeowners). On Saturday, the homes will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Scattered along the route and inside the homes will be vendors and sponsors like Slate Interiors, Rita’s, Moxie Mercantile and Fern. See the full list of sponsors here.

If you don’t want to walk or drive the 5.6-mile route, there will be free B-Cycles available for use.

You can pick them up at The Vine Church (2101 Belvedere Avenue).

This year’s tour includes 10 homes:

2100 Midwood Place

Owned by Paul and Kate Terrigno

Per the description, “From the start, the couple’s vision was to modernize and create their dream space, while maintaining the integrity and detailed craftsmanship of the original home … To honor their passion for the outdoors and being on the water, they have created an outdoor retreat with a rebuilt backyard deck and salt-water pool installation.”

1700 Tippah Avenue

Garden of Dr. Sharon Kugelmass

Per the description, “Inspired by the gracious and charming porches of her neighbors—and some fantastic porch parties, she rebuilt the sunroom and doubled the size of the porch—which now serves as the primary spot to relax and watch the world stroll by.”

1908 Belvedere Avenue

Owned by Ken Riel and Steve Heinecke

Per the description, “They were torn between tearing down and building a new house or simply adding more space. In the end, the smaller, quaint footprint of a typical Midwood home won out. They added a master suite, relocated both the kitchen and dining rooms for a more contemporary flow, also adding a screened back porch. It’s been a little more than six months living in their “new” home and they love it; it perfectly suits their Midwood lifestyle. Ken and Steve decided to open their house to the tour so others are able to see how you can maximize space, obtain a contemporary feel, all while maintaining Midwood charm.”

1325 Pecan Avenue

Owned by Cass and Brian Bradley

Per the description, “This teeny house has been lovingly named Bungalow 1325 —and though she be but little…she is lovely. Most of the art on the walls is by Cass herself, with the notable exception of the painting above the mantel, purchased from (the now closed) Plaza Muse art gallery the day she quit her corporate job to pursue her dream of owning her own photography business in Plaza Midwood.”

1424 Thomas Avenue

Owned by Ben and Cara Schroll

Per the description, “The 1929 bungalow on Thomas Avenue had been in foreclosure for three years before the Schrolls bought it in 2012. A large family room and a second level with the master bed and bath had already been added, including one of their favorite features—the unique, traditional wide trim around all the windows and doors in the original house was continued into the addition.”

1804 Mecklenburg Avenue

Owned by Madelyn Christie

Per the description, “The house had been a rental property for over twenty years; needless to say, it needed a lot of work. Luckily, a lot of structural work and a second bathroom addition had been done by the previous owner. So Madelyn began a kitchen remodel and some cosmetic changes. Hardwoods were restored to their original beauty, and a fresh coat of paint came next—inside and out. New fixtures were selected to better reflect the style and personality of the home. Madelyn spent countless hours completing most of the renovations herself. She loves to cook, so the kitchen reno allowed her to have the exact amenities she wanted. With a mix of budget-friendly IKEA cabinets and a splurge on Alabama white marble countertops, her kitchen is an inspiration for all the diy-ers out there.”

2415 Mecklenburg Avenue

Owned by Perry and Sheridan Lorenz

Per the description, “Though this home was built for another era, even once sporting a small button in the floor under the dining table so the lady of the house could summon her staff, Perry and Sheridan have created a stunning home that harkens back to that era while featuring a functional floor plan, soft colors and simple, clean lines for a modern lifestyle.”

3101 Loma Lane

Owned by Steve Firenze and Dave Holtzman

Per the description, “Both homeowners are fans of a modern, streamlined aesthetic and wanted to honor this 1951 home and keep it true to its roots. The windows have all been replaced, but the character is accurate to the original design. Other key features like the wood burning fireplace and window wall in the library were kept. One very interesting feature of the home—that unfortunately had to be removed—was the low voltage lighting that was state of the art for a 1951 home, featuring a knob at the carport door that could turn on lights in every room of the home. When they purchased the house, it was a 1700 square foot, two-bedroom, two-bath home. After renovations, they have created a three-bed, three-bath design in 2300 square feet.”

2900 Belvedere Avenue

Owned by Ellen Kelly and Grace Morales

Per the description, “2900 Belvedere has a great feel and Ellen and Grace agree there is something special about the house. They came to find out the original owner was a minister and held prayer/ healing meetings in the house many years ago. That makes perfect sense and explains the peaceful vibe people acknowledge when they walk through the door.”

1716 Truman Road

Owned by Patrick and Lacey Kavanagh

Per the description, “Having embarked on several adventures over the past few years, they try to pick up a piece of art in each place they visit to display at home. A living room wall is filled with such art collected from their travels, with each piece sporting a fun or exciting story about how it was acquired … Home Tour Tip: Notice the windows and other details of this home as you walk through. For a newer home, this one certainly has the character and charm of Plaza Midwood “all over it.”

All photos by neighborhood photographer Tod Carleson