Dream home: Southern-style with a touch of glam

Baltimore Victorian is perfect place for girls who wanna have fun

Dream realized: "[This] is a happy house, with everything we want and need; a perfect fit for us and our family, who are frequent visitors and guests," said Ashley Long. "I have decorated it, and [then] Emma and I have redecorated it, to reflect who we are and what we like. Our home has changed and developed along with us, and that has been a fun and rewarding experience."

Dream location: Long finds the neighborhood, near Mount Washington, a great location for her and her 11-year old daughter. They are close to school and friends, and within easy walking distance to many conveniences, such as a bakery, grocery store and coffee shop.

"At the same time," she said, "once you drive through the gate, you are in a quiet, safe and serene setting." She also likes the little park at the end of the 18-home neighborhood, adding, "We all enjoy walking down there and up the trails. Emma likes to climb to the top of the hill and enjoy a picnic together."

Dream exterior: The front of the home is landscaped with boxwood, topiary, annuals and a pink dogwood tree. In the rear of the home, there is a large deck off the family room and a large patio. Along the side of the home is a playhouse that is well-appointed and air-conditioned, where her daughter can bring her friends to play. The gated community also provides a safe street on which they can ride their bikes and play.