A couple spent $1.7 million turning their rental property into their forever home, designed with aging in place in mind
Bonnie and Hunter Moore turned a rental property into a dream retirement home, with aging-in-place features like an elevator and first-floor living.
Bonnie and Hunter Moore, aged 71, lived in their home near Vanderbilt campus in Nashville for over 40 years. They had two children and built their careers before retiring in 2019. Hunter enjoyed activities like reading, playing piano, working with model trains, and independent study, while Bonnie loved entertaining friends, hosting grandsons, and traveling.
However, by 2023, their second-floor living arrangements were no longer ideal for aging in place, particularly after Hunter developed vertigo that made climbing stairs unsafe.
The Moores bought a rental house next door in 2007 for $360,000. It was expanded to 4,400 square feet with a two-story addition, providing four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and ample living space. The renovation, which took over a year and involved new plumbing, electrical wiring, and other changes, allowed the Moores to have first-floor living with a grand piano and large kitchen, while having bedrooms on the main level.
The house featured an open-concept design, a workout and office space, and converted a formal dining room into a music and workout area.
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