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You may have noticed that House Crazy Sarah has been posting less this summer. That's because she has been out road-tripping! In her recent travels, House Crazy Sarah landed in the delightful historic town of Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque is Iowa’s oldest city and is one of the oldest settlements on the west side of the... Continue Reading →
Portland, Oregon is known for its plethora of craftsman homes. Like this jewel... Built in 1923, this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is listed for sale at $749,900. The classic bungalow is located in the famed Laurelhurst neighborhood, a planned subdivision dating back to 1909 when the layout and look were guided by the national City... Continue Reading →
There are few things dreamier than spending warm summer days in an old house by the sea. House Crazy Sarah has found the perfect home on - yes - Summer street. This 1890 traditional New England home is within ocean's view in the quaint seaside town of Lubec, Maine. Lubec is located near the Canadian... Continue Reading →
Don't we all dream of owning and living in a fabulous French villa? House Crazy Sarah sure does! This FSBO is located in a rural location in the SW corner of France in the heart of ‘duck’ country close to the Gers/Landes border. This 19th Century former water mill-turned house is priced at €575,000. It... Continue Reading →
Tucson, Arizona doesn't get a whole lot of recognition for its historic homes, but there are some fabulous gems in downtown Tucson that House Crazy Sarah has come across in her travels. This historic Tucson home was recently listed for sale for the first time in over 55 years! You know you are in for... Continue Reading →
House Crazy Sarah did a little house-peeping in person recently and came across this old beauty in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is set up as an old house museum in a row of historic buildings that the public can tour, but it was by far the most fascinating because it had the most... Continue Reading →
Look at this amazing historic spread in the 1000 Islands region of New York. Let's pretend we are millionaires who are considering buying this place! Priced at $1,950,000, this gorgeous property is located on a small island near Clayton, New York. With 10 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms in 6,421 square feet, this would be our... Continue Reading →
Here is an appealing old house with a fascinating history. Chesnut Cottage is located in the historic district of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. It was once the home of Mary Boykin Chesnut and her husband, General James Chesnut. Who? James Chesnut Jr. was a Democratic senator in 1858–60. But when Abraham Lincoln was elected president... Continue Reading →
This quirky, off-balance structure is famously known as The Crooked House of Windsor. It is a Grade II listed commercial building in Windsor, England dating back 1687. The structure, which is also called The Market Cross House, was reconstructed in the eighteenth century and now stands at "an outrageous slant." It has three storeys and... Continue Reading →
On Main Street North in Southbury, Connecticut, you will find this lovely 1700's Colonial home. Priced at $849,000 and "sellers motivated!" - so says the listing. If they were really motivated, the price would need to come down a wee bit, don't you think? But it is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with 3,283... Continue Reading →
