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This funky 1920 cottage is located in the quaint town of Black Mountain, North Carolina. It's quirky for sure but full of vintage character, so let's have a look. The listing says 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms but one of those bedrooms and a bathroom is in a separate 400 sq ft guest house. The... Continue Reading →
Have a look at this unique & charming destination eatery in Utah. The historic diner is housed inside an old trolley car and dates back to 1930! House Crazy Sarah loves to come across such unusual places. Ruth's Diner is located in a scenic canyon, only a few minutes drive from downtown Salt Lake City.... Continue Reading →
Sometimes in life - and in houses - all the elements align so naturally and so beautifully, it feels like all is right in the world. This 1885 home in St. Marys, Georgia is one of those special places. Located in the heart of the historic district, this darling 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is... Continue Reading →
How about a good ol' Seattle craftsman house! Located in West Seattle, this wonderfully restored 1917 home is currently for sale. Let's have a look inside... The home features a soothing, natural color palette that blends well with the lush green surroundings. It has a Seattle price tag of $889,000 but is a decent size... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since House Crazy Sarah featured some Cool Old Stuff, but she recently happened across this 1906 photo of a monstrously huge early model vacuum and she was intrigued. So let's have a closer look at the oldest and earliest vacuum cleaners! The first vacuum cleaners were rather large and cumbersome. Before... Continue Reading →
In Arabi, Louisiana you will find this sweet shot-gun-style house. AÂ shotgun house is a narrow rectangular residence, usually around 12 feet wide, so named because you can (in theory) shoot a shotgun from front to back and it would have a clear path through the house. They are most commonly found in the southern United... Continue Reading →
House Crazy Sarah and her daughter were watching an Anne of Green Gables series on Netflix and it got her to wondering what the real estate market was like on Canada's Prince Edward Island. She found this sweet place for sale in Summerside, PEI. It's currently listed for $379,000 (CAD) which is not particularly affordable,... Continue Reading →
There are some places where you really can travel back in time. The Argo Hotel in Crofton, Nebraska is one of them. Currently being used as a residence, the old hotel has been preserved as a time capsule of days gone by in rural Nebraska. Lucky for us, it is also for sale! It seems... Continue Reading →
This stunning limestone country house with guest cottage is for sale in the Midi-Pyrénées region of southern France. With 8 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms, this is a true country estate. It sits in a bucolic rural setting, surrounded by farmland. The property consists of a main house with 5 bedrooms and a second smaller building... Continue Reading →
Look at this enchanting place: an original Carnegie library converted to a Bed & Breakfast! Located in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, "Carnegie Hall" has 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. Have a look inside... It is priced at $500,000 but it comes fully furnished and is turn-key as a B&B. The interior has 5, 000+ square feet. The... Continue Reading →
