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If you are a fan of real-life movie houses, this one should tickle your fancy. The Top Gun House is a historic landmark located in Oceanside, California known for being the location of a scene in the 1986 film Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise You may recall that this house was the beachfront home of Maverick's (Tom... Continue Reading →
This super fun place dates back to 1908 and is the oldest municipal building left standing in Corsicana, Texas. The Old City Jail is located in the downtown area and was completely renovated in 2015 when it was converted into a 1,200-square-foot residence. It is currently listed for sale by owner for $534,000. With bars... Continue Reading →
Not only is this place overflowing with Nordic charm, it was also once home to a legendary local folk hero named Jordmor Jensine. Located in Eidsdal, Norway this quaint home is infused with the protective spirit of "Jensine the midwife" who is thought to guard the region and its inhabitants. Local lore tells of a... Continue Reading →
Today we visit the old stomping grounds of House Crazy Sarah in Manitou Springs, Colorado. This is the place where House Crazy Sarah worked for a Realtor for several years and was fortunate enough to go inside many fabulous historic mountain homes. Some were large and luxurious, and others were small and quirky like this... Continue Reading →
In the Italian countryside between Siena and Florence, near the historic medieval village of Monteriggioni, is a renovated rustic farmhouse currently up for sale. This splendid country home is priced at €790,000 (approximately $853,000 USD). So not an affordable place for the average Joe ex-pat, but nonetheless lovely to look at. The Tuscan region can... Continue Reading →
Look at this beautiful lady perched on a hill in the quaint town of Astoria, Oregon. This 1892 home is currently listed for sale for $625,000. Astoria is located at the mouth of the Columbia River near the Pacific Ocean - hence the line of ocean freighters you can see in the listing photos. As the oldest... Continue Reading →
Located near the town of Chef-Boutonne in western France, is this historic former convent that has been exquisitely remodeled into a residential estate. The stunning countryside property is listed for sale for just €234,000 - the equivalent of $249,000 USD! Why on earth are any of us staying in North America when there are cheap,... Continue Reading →
This frosty green retro house makes House Crazy Sarah want to order a cheeseburger, fries, and rootbeer float. Dating back to 1947, this art deco beauty in Baltimore, Maryland was built by Benjamin "B.N." Eisenberg on a lot overlooking Lake Montebello. Eisenberg designed the house for his second wife, Eunice. The Art Deco style of... Continue Reading →
When House Crazy Sarah first came across this darling white cottage in a magazine article circa 2010, she fell absolutely head over heels in love with the place. The sweet classic California bungalow was built in 1921 and is only a few blocks from famed Venice Beach. It was owned and loved for many years... Continue Reading →
This attractive 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom historic home is located in a quaint village on Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada. The home is just steps away from the picturesque MacLures Pond and a nearby dock, in the charming town of Murray River. 9388 Main Street is listed for sale at a reasonable $219,000 Canadian... Continue Reading →
