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If you've followed House Crazy Sarah for a while, you know she is an enthusiastic fan of the Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix, Michigan. The Mushroom Houses are a cluster of oddly shaped stone homes with wavy roofs that look like both stubby fungi and whimsical fairytale cottages. The man responsible was Earl Young - an... Continue Reading →
School is back in full swing now, so House Crazy Sarah thought it was time for another historic schoolhouse conversion! This little cutie is located on Pleasant Corner Road, near the village of Stockholm, Wisconsin. Stockholm was founded in 1854 by immigrants from Sweden, who named it after their country's capital. This former one-room schoolhouse... Continue Reading →
If you would like to live in a rustic piece of history in New England, for a very affordable price, House Crazy Sarah has found the perfect place for you! Priced at a mere $54,900, this enchanting building is located in Newry, Maine in close proximity to Grafton Notch State Park, Umbagog State Park and... Continue Reading →
One of House Crazy Sarah's all-time favorite restaurants in Colorado is up for sale! The authentic French cuisine restaurant is housed in an 1888 Victorian home in historic Canon City, Colorado. Canon City is one of House Crazy Sarah's former stomping grounds when she lived in Colorado for many years so she has had the... 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 →
A landmark historic building made famous by the much loved Canadian TV show Schitt's Creek has hit the market for $2.35 million. Schittheads will remember this place fondly as David's boutique store, the Rose Apothecary. Now the two-story brick structure in Goodwood, Ontario is up for grabs. The commercial building is attached to a large brick... Continue Reading →
Wow! House Crazy Sarah's heart goes all a-flutter when she comes across unique & gorgeous places like this! This church dates back to 1883, and although it no longer functions as a church, it has been pristinely maintained as an event center. Located on Citrus Avenue in Eustis, Florida, this old place of worship is... Continue Reading →
Check out this quirky-sweet B&B in Bisbee, Arizona. Bisbee is a quirky place to begin with, being an old mining town in the desert southwest. But imagine stumbling across this unusual gem in your travels! House Crazy Sarah loves old schools converted to living spaces and this one does not disappoint. From the kids' art... Continue Reading →
The Tintagel Old Post Office is a 14th-century stone medieval manor house, situated in Tintagel, Cornwall, in the United Kingdom. And yes, it was actually a post office at one point in its long existence. The Grade I listed house, and its surrounding cottage garden, are under the care and ownership of the UK National... Continue Reading →
Just another fabulous old school turned into a massive mansion! Located in Latah, Washington (about 30 minutes from Spokane), this 1908 brick beauty has been meticulously renovated into a private home. The former school sits on a 1.43-acre lot on Main Street, and is currently listed for sale for $749,000. The building has a whopping... Continue Reading →
