Somebody buy this place! This historic roundhouse/octagon house treasure was built in 1856 as the home of the first mayor of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The property - which is currently for sale for a very affordable $186,900 - consists of a main house with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, with additional bonus space including... Continue Reading →
The Stunning Green House Mansion In Troy, New York
Have a look at the fabulous Green House Mansion - an 1855 Victorian Brownstone In Troy, New York. Guess what? It's on the market so we get to see the phenomenal interior! Listed for a cool $1,195,000, the freestanding Green House Mansion has 12 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and is currently divided into four rental... Continue Reading →
1910 Georgian Colonial Time Capsule Home In Virginia
Seemingly frozen in a bygone time, this grand Georgian-style home is permeated with old southern charm. Built in 1910, this house in the heart of Floyd, Virginia is currently listed for sale for $695,000. From the gracious front porch, you step into a time capsule of southern elegance circa 1940s and earlier. It has a... Continue Reading →
The Historic Citadel Inn Hotel & Resort In Lviv, Ukraine
As the cruel war in Ukraine rages on, let's take a minute to appreciate one of the most unique historic gems in the city of Lviv. This is the Citadel Inn Hotel & Resort. Located on a strategic hill, overlooking the old part of the city, this former military defensive structure was originally built for... Continue Reading →
Delightful Saltbox Home For Sale In Massachusetts
New England Saltbox homes have a special place in the hearts of old house lovers. And while saltbox houses are indicative of early American colonial architecture, this one was actually built in 1939. So while it's old, it's not like pre-Revolutionary War old. This home is located in Northbridge, Massachusetts and is currently listed for... Continue Reading →
Charming Irish Cottage For Sale in County Cork
Can't let a St Paddy's Day go by without showcasing a traditional Irish cottage that is currently for sale! Have a look at this charming country home near the sea. It is located in a tiny hamlet in County Cork, about 15 minutes from the town of Skibbereen. The property is currently for sale at... Continue Reading →
Picture Perfect 1900 Colonial Style Home In Texas
The listing proclaims: "Be part of the Texas Generation!" But what does that mean? Jump on the Chip and Joanna Gaines Magnolia fan boat? This home in Victoria, Texas, with its magazine-worthy decor and staged perfection, is perhaps what young professionals dream of when they imagine their dream old house in Texas. It is old... Continue Reading →
Crimson Cottage in Chimney Rock, North Carolina
Dating back to 1919, Crimson Cottage in Chimney Rock, North Carolina is loaded with vintage character. It's currently listed for sale at $500,000. Situated on over half an acre of rolling lawns against a wooded mountainside, the property is located on a scenic road with a single-lane bridge across the Rocky Broad River! The house... Continue Reading →
Historic Ellis Island Ferry Boat Converted To A Funky Home
This place is beyond cool! Nothing gets House Crazy Sarah's adrenaline pulsing like a historic place (a ferry boat) turned into something unexpected (a house), especially when is it done in a funky, artistic way. This old ferry boat currently serves as the residence of artists Richard and Victoria MacKenzie-Childs, who have lived in the... Continue Reading →
The Oldest Medieval House in Eastbourne, UK
This place has the distinction of being the oldest medieval house in Eastbourne, UK. The timber-framed dwelling named "Pilgrims" is in fact the oldest surviving home in the region. The decor dances back through the decades - nay, the centuries! With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and four reception rooms, it is not a tiny village... Continue Reading →