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The much loved Queen Mother who lived to the ripe old age of 101, had her very own castle in Scotland. Below, she is pictured below with her pet Corgi "Honey” outside The Castle of Mey in 1955. For those of you who devoured the Netflix series The Crown, as House Crazy Sarah did, you... Continue Reading →
Here's one for fans of the ever-intriguing Harry Houdini - famed magician, illusionist, and escape artist. Houdini and his wife Bess stayed in the guest house here in 1919 while filming in Hollywood. Built in the Edwardian tradition in 1915, The Houdini Estate still has the caves, hidden tunnels, terraced gardens, and a deep-water tank... Continue Reading →
Those of us from a certain generation will always remember the slightly bizarre - now cult classic - movie, The Goonies. One of the main settings for the beloved film was this large Queen Ann Victorian house. The two-story family home featured in the classic 1985 Steven Spielberg movie is located in Astoria, Oregon, along... Continue Reading →
Why does House Crazy Sarah adore historical writer's houses? Well friends, if you have ever stepped foot inside the former home of a writer, you might be able to understand the mystique of being immersed in the physical space where these rare beings of creative genius once spent their days and nights. It would be... Continue Reading →
Today we hop over to the warmth of Greece to view a fascinating antique home! Located near the village of Chios, in the Northern Aegean region of Greece, is the stunning Villa Perioli. Set inside a breathtaking orange and tangerine grove on the northwest fringes of the Kambos Valley, Villa Perivoli offers a bountiful blend... Continue Reading →
Today let's travel to the tiny mountain town of Pitkin, Colorado - population 72. Pitkin is an old mining town located west of the Continental Divide in the mountains of Gunnison County, Colorado. And here you will find this adorable historic former railroad depot that is being used as a vacation home. The Pitkin Railroad... Continue Reading →
Okay, all you soon-to-be expats, House Crazy Sarah has found you the perfect place! Dating back to 1790, this idyllic thatched-roof German cottage is surrounded by poppies, tulips, roses, and lupines. It is currently listed for sale for an undisclosed amount - "purchase price on request". Oh drat, we hate when they do that! But... Continue Reading →
The 1991 psychological thriller Sleeping With The Enemy was memorable for many reasons, two of the biggest being the contrasting homes in which the heroine finds herself. The film stars Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, and Kevin Anderson and is based on Nancy Price's 1987 novel Sleeping With The Enemy. Roberts plays a woman who fakes her own death... Continue Reading →
Wouldn't it be fun to own a historic courthouse that has been converted into a family home? Well, not all of us can afford such a thing, but there's always the option of renting this place. The Piute County Courthouse was built in 1903 and has been remodeled and converted into a nightly rental, family... Continue Reading →
When the holidays roll around, one of House Crazy Sarah's favorite movies to watch is The Holiday. The real star of this romantic flick is the quaint English country house, which is to blame for many fantasies of spending an idyllic Christmas in a stone cottage in the UK. Well my friends, here is one such... Continue Reading →
