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House Crazy Sarah has a thing for historic general stores. In small-town Maine, you will find this historic gem up for sale. It's a little rough and needs someone with a padded bank account who can give the appropriate TLC (and structural reinforcement)... but the potential is exciting. The historic storefront building is located in... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Lavender Cottage in Bribir, Croatia. Lavender Cottage, so named for the thickets of lavender in front of the home, is just 20 km from the Adriatic sea. Owner Tatjana offers the cottage as a vacation rental and she has allowed House Crazy Sarah to share these photos of the charming abode. Inside, the... Continue Reading →
What antique lover's heart has not been captivated by the classic beauty of an old sewing machine? House Crazy Sarah has one: Hers isn't as ornate as some, but the 1936 electric Singer has a neat backstory: she bought it from an old farm wife in rural Colorado who said she taught all her children... Continue Reading →
Country crooner Patsy Cline's former home was on the auction block this past week. She didn't live in the quaint mid-century brick rancher very long before her tragic death in 1963, but she described it as her "dream house" and relished decorating the house after she and her husband moved in. Notably, her body was... Continue Reading →
Oh what historic sweetness! This squat but adorable cottage is located in the French countryside near Belves in the Dordogne, Southwest of France. It is actually part of a gite complex - a grouping of cottages and outbuildings that can be rented out as accommodations. The cozy stone exterior is set off by electric blue... Continue Reading →
There are few things House Crazy Sarah loves to do more than traveling the backroads and finding little gems like this one. Nestled along Northern Michigan's most scenic highway, M-119 (more famously known as The Tunnel of Trees), is the sleepy town of Good Hart. The "town" is not much more than a sparse smattering... Continue Reading →
Have a look at this Texas country dollhouse! Located in Seguin, Texas (northeast of San Antonio), this beauty was built in 1850. If you think the exterior is charming, have a look at the enchanting interior! This time capsule beauty is currently listed for sale for $549,000. The 3,100 square foot home has 4 bedrooms... Continue Reading →
You'll get your exercise walking up the many steps to this vintage home in Ketchikan, Alaska. But... Those gorgeous views make the climb totally worth it! This craftsman home, perched high on a hill over the town, was built in 1920. It has 5 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms in over 3,000 square feet. It is... Continue Reading →
Okay all you Jane Austen fans... House Crazy Sarah has a house for you! She found this one on a filming location website that lists real homes available to rent for photography or film shoots. This grand bibliophile's paradise is located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The listing doesn't give a whole lot of information... Continue Reading →
