No, it's literally a historical design feature. Just like high ceilings and center chimneys. You have modern options also. And of course the new owner can cust

No, it's literally a historical design feature. Just like high ceilings and center chimneys. You have modern options also. And of course the new owner can customize to their liking, or pay a markup to someone else to have already done so. Not all of the dead boomers lived their lives with a sense of obligation to please you.