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House Crazy Sarah has a soft spot for these charming New Englanders... Set on 5 acres in the quaint village of Gilsun, New Hampshire, this 1851 Colonial is the epitome of New England charm. It is located at 24 Main Street and it is currently listed for sale for $249,900. Have a look inside... The... Continue Reading →
This townhouse or High House - as the Brits call them, is around 300 years old! This Grade II* listed house has many of the original features from when it was built in 1734. That's when George II was King of Great Britain! This veritable time capsule is for sale for the first time in... Continue Reading →
Built in 1959, this rambling 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher is stuck in the middle of last century - but in a good way! The L-shaped home wraps around a large corner lot in Hershey, Pennsylvania. 427 Maple Avenue was designed by Marlin Umberger, a highly regarded builder throughout the Hershey area for over 40... Continue Reading →
Built in 1892, this unique abode with its signature keyhole windows is up for sale! The price of this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2.300 square foot home is $489,900. Located in Albany, Oregon it is known as both the Keyhole House and the Castle of Chaos. Oh, and also the Hale House and the Jerry... Continue Reading →
House Crazy Sarah is a firm believer that in order for humans to live fulfilling, thriving lives, they must have a home that is safe, beautiful, AND affordable. The Fuggerei in the city of Augsburg, Bavaria (about an hour from Munich), is a historic place that checks all these crucial boxes. The Fuggerei is a beautiful walled... Continue Reading →
If you like the history of the wild west, this place might catch your eye. It's not cheap at $685,000, but this 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home could have many uses and it has a lot of history. The Dolan House is currently being used as a B&B, gift shop, and small restaurant. Built in... Continue Reading →
Another fantastic re-imagining of an old public building! This Prairie-style masterpiece was built in 1913 as the River Forest Women's Club in River Forest, Illinois. Today, it has been carefully transformed into a stunning single-family home. It was actually designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's chief draftsman, William Drummond, who was also the husband of one... Continue Reading →
House Crazy Sarah will be closing on this sweet little gem this week. It has been a bruising road to get to this point, so you'll have to forgive her for not posting as much this summer. She bid on no less than 5 houses and got outbid on every single one - even though... Continue Reading →
House Crazy Sarah loves to bring you affordable vintage homes that are within most of our budgets. This adorable folk Victorian in Cumberland, Maryland fits the bill - it's listed at only $129,900! So unless there's a typo, this may be the old house deal of the century. But one note to Realtors: PLEASE stop... Continue Reading →
Have you heard? The famous Skinny House in Boston is up for sale! It is less than ten feet wide but is four stories high. Its unusual width is due to a spat between two brothers dating back to the 1860s. One brother - the greedy one - built a large home on the shared... Continue Reading →
