May 8, 2020: Link Exchange
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Kia Ora/Hello from New Zealand where we are actually having days with 0 new cases of “The Virus” . We are now at Level 3 restrictions which means that real estate agents can show homes again but only two inspections per day are allowed (and I am sure hand sanitizer is involved 😉
I really like this 100 year old place because of the original rimu timber walls and floors not to mention it’s location right on Wellington’s Scorching Bay. Buyer enquiry over US$517,633.00.
https://www.realestate.co.nz/3735387/residential/sale/495-karaka-bay-road-karaka-bay
Roomy 1890’s home on 70 acres in Pauatahanui near Wellington. I love the deep red room with the black fireplace. Price is By Negotiation and I can’t find a valuation.
https://harcourts.co.nz/Property/911630/PE8588/9-Mt-Cecil-Road
Delightful 100 year old villa in Waikanae north of Wellington. It has some beautiful original fireplaces and a nice view of the ocean and Kapiti Island. Enquiries over US$481,532.00
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/property/residential/sale/listing/2614801944?bof=4COg447T
Stone cottage located in Roxburgh in the South Island-“Originally built in 1865 by John & Agnes Crossan who came out of Scotland, the property was left disused until 2015 when the cottage was purchased with plans to rebuild, preserve & resurrect what was once a family home. With the help and expertise of stonemasons, builders and craftsman along with the owners passion, vision & hard work, the property has been lovingly restored to something as close to its original state.” Price by Negotiation and I can’t find a valuation, sorry.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/property/residential/lifestyle-property/listing/2590109216?bof=KuGkNCDT
Very stylish and nicely refurbished villa in Oamaru (It would date from between 1860s-1890s). It also has great views of the Pacific and the historic downtown which is full of Victorian era buildings made from the local limestone. Enquiries over $US423,211.00.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/property/residential/sale/listing/2442194953?bof=0sAoGeVN
Julie,
very handsome houses! What I like about all are their kitchens, nice and light and no overhead cabinetry. Stone cottage is of course different. I like the old stove and how simple this open interior is.
East Dennis, MA
Hi, Julie—I thought you would be interested to know that I nailed the “31 down” crossword clue in Saturday’s USA TODAY puzzle thanks to you: “——- Ora!” (Maori greeting)
Awesome!
Thank you so much for sharing the stone cottage. My Irish ancestors lived in a cottage very similar. It is abandoned now and I’ve wondered what could be made of it. Your cottage has given me ideas. Sigh.
The stone cottage in Roxburgh in the South Island is magical, everything I love about stone cottages, and what expertise is shown by the stonemasons and other crafts people to replicate a structure that dates back to 1865!!! Cheers to the owners for their passion and vision. I love it. Thanks, Julie, for bringing this to OHD. You’ve made my day, week, in fact.
Awww,thanks. Your comment is a great start to my day.
Noblesville, IN
Somehow this absolutely remarkable Victorian house escaped my notice when it was added to OHD in October last year. Blink and you’ll miss them every time.
[**RESTRICTED THREAD**]
https://www.oldhousedreams.com/2019/11/01/1893-queen-anne-in-maysville-ky/
Anyway, I’ve been slowly going through all of the current Kentucky listings lately, (it’s my favorite old house state); and found two active listings which share some images of it in kind, but also each have pix not found on the other listing – so check out both of them.
It’s a wonderful late Queen Anne, “brown decade”, house just full to the brim with fine, fine details, nearly all perfectly preserved! The best part is that it has several decorative details featuring my very favorite “electric” sunburst motifs; including the ones carved into the stone lintles on the facade! Wow!
https://ap.rdcpix.com/31eb75585af4b97278b6a92c491dfa6cl-m2037361828xd-w1020_h770_q80.jpg
One of the listings includes a super great antique shot; (linked here for optimal viewing = click image when it loads).
https://photos.zillowstatic.com/uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152/ISfksza62rzfm11000000000.webp
Another is of a suuuper rare, decorative, room key!
https://photos.zillowstatic.com/uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152/ISjf3ou2nv42m11000000000.webp
I mean – this place has nearly EVERYTHING! Heheheh. Can’t believe I missed it the first time around. I must have had a cold. 😉
1894, Late Queen Anne, semi detached, town house / Maysville, KY / $259K
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/4-E-4th-St_Maysville_KY_41056_M32417-71167#photo2
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4-E-4th-St-Maysville-KY-41056/234521955_zpid/
Noice! 🙂
Noblesville, IN
I might add that the pix Kelly has in the restricted thread are the best of the lot photographically. The new pix are not as good; but there are gobs more of them, nicely detailing all the myriad fine antique features crammed into this place. I hope that the first set gets to survive as a separate page should she decide to re-feature this listing. 🙂
Chestatee, GA
Eventually, if I get to it in time.
Noblesville, IN
That shot of the ladies in the DR with the gas lights lit is really great stuff. 🙂
That Maysville house is wonderful AND THE PRICE! And, another bonus, a photo of women around the dining room table from the 1890s (presumably by those giant puffy arm sleeves so popular in the 90s)
Noblesville, IN
Hey MJ; I was wondering about that key, (linked individually above). I’m almost sure that is from a lock set for a slider: ergo the business end inserts into the lock, and the pivot pretty end then folds back, (probably into a little niche in the face plate), so that the door will slide completely into the wall unobstructed with the key still in situ. Thoughts? 🙂
I can’t seem to download those two links you’re talking about above regarding this key you’re talking about.
Noblesville, IN
>download those two links
Probably trying to do it on a phone. Try later on a legit computer. I never use the phone for media, so wouldn’t have any work around suggestions.
I was finally able to open your links at work. I only use my ipad at home. Yeah that key is something! A fold-able eastlake ornamented key. I’ve not actually seen one of those before even in books from the period!!!! That’s what I love about that period, always some new cool creative and ornamented item coming to light for me to research. AND SPEAKING TUBE! Arrrg. I want a whistle speaking tube like that. I only have one that is non whistle but it does have a swivel aesthetic movement designed door over it.
Noblesville, IN
>aesthetic movement designed door over it.
Cool. I’d enjoy seeing that.
Very nice Jay. You have me taking notice of the sun ray details, and I like them! What a pretty house!
Noblesville, IN
Sunbursts and sunflowers are my favorites. 🙂
You may have seen this before, [I regularly point it out]. John shot it a few years ago up in Logansport. Electric sunburst fabulousness!
https://flic.kr/p/zV7J3T
This house has some choice examples in phenomenally good fretwork.
For best viewing = click on little TVplay icon, top right-ish.
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk2qUgP7
Okay, this was another fun rabbit hole, thank you! I enjoy seeing what you and John collect. the Logansport window is wonderful. I wonder if that was supposed to be a bookend view of nautilus shells? Also on the exterior, I love the third floor balcony. The San Diego house is such a joy to see all of that decorative detail.
Maysville is a gorgeous old town but sadly the city fathers don’t put any effort into bringing in business. I was considering a building there for years but finally realized it really wouldn’t work out… home of the Clooney clan…
Noblesville, IN
>Maysville economy
I know; but it’s not nearly as bad as some little river towns. It’s (was) holding on from “Bourbon trail” tourism. Fingers crossed for Maysville…
The house, (and 200+ acres), I covet most in all the world happens to be down there. It was on OHD ages ago. It’s had some unfortunate muddling occur over the years, (paint 🙁 and a few other smallish, silly bits); but I’d happily spend every available moment with heat gun, steamer, and dental tools in hand, (etc.), for however long it would take to make it right. The house is a marvelous, early, Gothic / Italianate transitional house of some substance; with 14′ ceilings no less. Yeah – it’s my dream happy place. Fortunately there are (miraculously) still two old, deactivated listings with different pix from both the earlier and later listings still on-line these years later if you’d like to have a peek. 🙂
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7242-KY-Highway-11_Maysville_KY_41056_M34457-98351#photo0
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7242-Ky-11-Maysville-KY-41056/2124816805_zpid/
It’s a gorgeous house and a 6 minute walk from my house in Maysville. It’s fully attached the the next house and if one isn’t paying attention, it looks like one huge mansion. The house next door dare I say is even more stunning from the exterior with a turret and obvious stained glass.
It’s sad for me to say that the house attached to it is not currently being as well maintained. From the outside, one can see through a couple of bottom windows (empty house from what I could see) and see much of the original lighting and wood being stripped from it. I wish it wasn’t so.
Noblesville, IN
>vacant with shrinkage
Hi Gabriel. I am sorry to hear that. Vacant old houses with quality, fixed, antiques are often pillaged these days; especially now that tweekers are aware of the ever increasing values of said.
I found an old listing:
https://www.trulia.com/p/ky/maysville/2-e-4th-st-maysville-ky-41056–2096827290
Chestatee, GA
Kelly, you nut-ball! I have about three months worth of link exchanges set up, this posted too early! LOL I’m late! Didn’t have anything important to say anyway but I needed to add the back of the postcard…so added but not deciphered if anyone wants to take on that challenge.
If no one else has already done it.
Thank you very much for writing and confirming things with my sons. I did not think of going, but the boys were trying to persuade me to say yes. I kept saying if we went we would stop at the hotel. So many thanks just the same. Will expect to see you here before long. With love to all including Your Dear Thad. I will never forget how good he was with me. Get acquainted with your hubby.
Sedalia, MO
Yes, I deciphered it 2 days ago, as you can see below on May 8. I couldn’t figure out “Thad,” though. You also stole my thumbs up! I received 0 acknowledgement for my grueling effort. Is there no justice in this world 😔?! LOL
So, now that you did post this postcard, any guesses as to where the house is located? Obviously the palm trees indicates a general area, but I would love to track this gem down.
Chestatee, GA
No, don’t know exact location.
Yes, it’s a beautiful little cottage, no doubt in southern California. It reminds me of some old photos I’ve seen of Pasadena, though it could easily be LA or elsewhere – the small lot suggests one of the larger towns.
East Dennis, MA
This 1688/1740 house in Wicomico County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore has been posted previously—including by me—but is now back on the market with a slight price reduction. The paneling, woodwork, and interior fabric make this one of the great Chesapeake Region early manor houses at a relatively affordable price: four bedrooms, two baths on 2.25 acres for $541,000.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4146-Rivermere-Ln-Eden-MD-21822/37699534_zpid/
Kevin, this is a super house. love the old exterior doors, fireplace surrounds-great paneling! I also love the contents, some neat rugs, furniture, clocks, just wonderful.
Bainbridge Island, WA
I’ve long been totally in love with the Rivermere Ln house. I’ve copied everything I could ever find about it. I was going to look at it last spring but then it went pending and I didn’t get back there, then it came back on the market, then pending again. It came back on a short while ago again….does make one wonder why this listing history…? It’s a wonderful house and history I would certainly find fitting. Thanks for posting it again.
I am not aware of anything wrong with it. I am a local realtor specializing in historic properties so let me know if you want to see it! Jane
Bainbridge Island, WA
Hi Jane,
Thanks for the response. I’m familiar with the Eastern Shore and love that part of Maryland and Virginia. I especially appreciate the pace…even knowing in some ways it represents a certain economic level of the region. Hoping to plan a trip when, “things” get back to normal…..this summer/fall?? I have friends all over Virginia since earning my undergraduate degree in Historic Pres. in Fredericksburg, so visit often. Not sure how to contact you directly…Kelly??
Because I’m a realtor my email is publicly available. Jane.messenger@lnf.com Let’s stay in touch!
Here’s a picture of the “before”. It was painstakingly restored by a local historian in the 1970s. The name of the house is “Bounds Lott” and there is no historical proof that Samuel Chase was born there. A number of local properties claim the same thing! This is a beauty though.
https://mht.maryland.gov/nr/NRDetail.aspx?NRID=502
Noblesville, IN
An absolutely superlative achievement. Imagine the myriad efforts required to achieve the ends we see today. Wow.
Thank you so much for sharing that link.
Noblesville, IN
Generally, I’m less interested in homes of this vintage. To me, they seem to be mostly pro forma. Not so this specimen. Good God.. Seems to me it is undervalued by half – at least. I was slightly shocked at the price. This home is an absolute masterpiece. The trim details throughout are exquisite. From the most elegant examples in the public rooms, right the way down to the the more simple examples; brilliant scale and symmetry are present in every room and every detail. From Maryland Historic trust, (above link provided by Jane): ” Its interior detail of the mid-18th century remodeling is superior in execution, if a little naive in classical interpretation.” While I agree with this, I think that the vernacular interpretation makes it even more special. Just thrilling.
Above and beyond the stunningly good architecture and scale of the house itself; the pleasure of slowly clicking through these exceedingly good photographs is heightened over and over again by the absolute brilliance of the current interior decor. Every color and texture; every objet d’art and quality antique; together with quality vintage pieces, and even mundane furnishings; all together create a masterful symphony of light, clean, comfortable, intriguing good taste. SUCH a treat to see – as is. Good luck to the next owner trying to compete with this wonderful current look. A++, and a big ole extra + for (probably) doing it all on a budget, without even a hint of showy excess. The kitchen is testament to that wisdom. I could drop a dozen links in this comment to particular images I find inspiring; but that kitchen fireplace, in that color, with that warm natural light radiating sublime comfy – just nails it.
https://pi.movoto.com/p/310/MDWC104618_0_NryaAr_l.jpeg
Mmmmm, mmmmm, mmmmmm.
I very well may have to clip this entire house. Such a treat to see.
Thank you, Kevin!
*** DO NOT MISS SEEING THIS PLACE ON THE MOVOTO VIEWER ***
https://www.movoto.com/home/4146-rivermere-ln-eden-md-21822-310_mdwc104618
OK, just one more link. Am I wrong in thinking these portraits may be reproductions of some sort; or even modern re-interpretations? Doesn’t matter, because they are fabulous. I think I like them even more if they are one of the latter.
https://pi.movoto.com/p/310/MDWC104618_0_yYjjrb_l.jpeg
Sheesh, what a great shot. That photographer is a master of capturing interior architecture. Money WELL spent. Not only will those images help sell your house, but what a treasure you’ll have to remember your lovely home looking spectacular in it’s prime as you move along in life.
Bainbridge Island, WA
Rosewater, I couldn’t agree with your comments more……for some intrinsic reason, I have an absolute passion for this house. What do we say? “It speaks to me.”
And I love the Eastern Shore, especially MD’s.
Noblesville, IN
Sandy, I just read your above comment, in response to Jane, that you are serious about this property. DO IT! Screw “the coof”; get on up there and make it happen. I can’t stop looking at it. It’s soooooo beautiful; it literally makes me tear up a little – not even kidding.
My favorite aspect of the restoration is the fact that they left it still so deliciously rough around the edges. You’d never even know it unless you look closely because that wonderful wear, dings and dents, scratches, worn finish, and patina, flows right into the many flawless aspects of the interior like chocolate syrup on fro-yo.
https://pi.movoto.com/p/310/MDWC104618_0_uRuBAj_l.jpeg
https://pi.movoto.com/p/310/MDWC104618_0_6E6RNm_l.jpeg
Perfect schmerfect annoys me to no end. This house exemplifies the perfect combination of flawless and flaw like I’ve only very, VERY rarely seen.
As an architect educated to know fine antique buildings well; I have no doubt you sense the very special nature of what we are seeing here. If you really can make it happen, and you don’t try – – you’ll regret it. Push, push, nudge, nudge.
https://pi.movoto.com/p/310/MDWC104618_0_qA2Yen_l.jpeg
Those doors are a MARVEL.
https://pi.movoto.com/p/310/MDWC104618_0_yyvUq7_l.jpeg
🙂
Bainbridge Island, WA
Thanks for the encouragement, Rosewater. I have contacted Jane…..one step in front of the other, we’ll see what transpires. I feel about the house just as you do.
Noblesville, IN
>you’ll regret it.
I shouldn’t have said that. What a stupid thing to have said. Uprooting one’s life is a major undertaking, and should be very carefully considered. I know my words have no bearing on your decision; I just feel silly for having phrased my enthusiasm for you in that manner. I’ve moved back and forth between here and the desert Southwest a number of times, but never for – a house. 😉
Bainbridge Island, WA
Rosewater, I took your comments with a smile. And of course one doesn’t ever just buy a house…..you buy into a community as well, which to me is of paramount importance. Involved herself, Jane sent me great links to the strong historic preservation community on the Eastern Shore, much of which I was aware of, and I’m sure would find welcoming. I did appreciate your enthusiasm though!!
Lancaster, PA, PA
This is a great home and kudos to whomever took that 1970’s wreck and brought it up to this. Yes, you do really need to look at it on the MoveTo to appreciate the detail in their extra-large version of the photographs
Not much excitement around here this month, but here are a couple in the nearby town of Holden, MA
1746 Holden Ma colonial 239.9K
This colonial caught my eye because I went to look at it when it was for sale a few years ago. What attracted me was that the ell connecting the house and garage was a nice commercial space (being used at the time for an insurance agency). The house was typical of mid-20th century “colonial” remodeling. I believe it was an estate sale at that time, and all was in good repair and very clean.
From the sale history, it appears that it must have wound up as a foreclosure, and it looks as though the house suffered during vacancy. I suspect the peeling paint and missing ceiling are due to plumbing freezes, and the entire interior now just looks sad.
Why didn’t I buy it back then? The main reason was that the ceilings were too low (and I’m barely 6.0′), and the awkward staircase would be an issue if aging in place. Still, could be cute if you’re not too tall.
https://www.trulia.com/p/ma/holden/515-shrewsbury-st-holden-ma-01520–2000535290
1947 Barry Wills “colonial” 875K
Houses by this architect are usually desirable properties for those who want the charm of an old house but not the issues. While I don’t care for the modifications made to this one over the years (and I can’t imagine having to clean six bathrooms), the estate-like grounds are stunning.
https://www.trulia.com/p/ma/holden/515-shrewsbury-st-holden-ma-01520–2000535290
Lancaster, PA, PA
Hi Joseph, your 2nd link is the same as the first…
Joseph,your second house link is the Shrewsbury street house again. I look forward to seeing the updated link.
Sorry about that:
https://www.trulia.com/p/ma/holden/466-salisbury-st-holden-ma-01520–1037416545
Sedalia, MO
“She’s a brick …. house.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrBx6mAWYPU
Here are three irresistible brick homes, to me. All are in my hometown of Burlington, in southeast Iowa on the Mississippi River.
1911 $104,900
Beautiful stone and brick and woodwork.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1321-S-Main-St-Burlington-IA-52601/67201875_zpid/
1917 $219,900
Another stately brick. Beam ceilings. Wisely renovated kitchen is wonderful. Check out the Queen Anne neighbor tucked behind the pines: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/809-S-Garfield-Ave-Burlington-IA-52601/67206612_zpid/
1926 $79,000
A brick Craftsman of my dreams! The brick fireplace flanked by built-ins and windows, the colonnades, original light fixtures beckon me home.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1119-South-St-Burlington-IA-52601/67200059_zpid/
Sharon,
I love the kitchen in number two too. I wish the pictures were better. “your” craftsman is very nice, but I would think the kitchen and bath could lean a little closer to the the craftsman you love. thank you
Sedalia, MO
Yes, I’d definitely have to back date those! Such a good price, too.
Noblesville, IN
Yeah, they did a very, very nice job on the kitchen in house two. Hard to tell if they took their cues from an existing cabinet or not, it all blends together so flawlessly. Very nice master bath sink as well! All old houses should be so lucky.
https://ap.rdcpix.com/15325c7867b0df67d52f2143f811751dl-m3419342555xd-w1020_h770_q80.jpg
What crap photos. Such a shame too. That house deserves better.
Thanks’ Sharon. I love thread themes: and now you’ve got me feelin FUNKY. 😉
Greetings all! Kelly, pretty house and girl you posted today.
First, two old house videos that I enjoyed and thought I would pass on:
50 years off of the grid in Northern California
A wonderful man building wonderful houses and his gallery and his ideas are so fun. If you should care to watch the entire video, it takes a little while, but it is enjoyable. Such a wonderful MCM and its earlier small houses that were prior dwellings that he built
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qcsWajivnI
1760 House Restoration, Monroe, CT
Old house video with interviews by historians and one of the folks who lived here in the 1920s, the owner shares his ideas for preserving, restoring and remaining the space. He certainly shares his love, enjoy the update video for more history.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jl71OETGSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDobmm0kzyA
sorry, I do not know what I meant by “remaining the space”, but preserving, restoring is nice.
1928, Santa Ana, CA, 1,899,000
Mediterranean house, the windows and entry first caught my interest, large spiral stair with iron decorative railing, formal rooms, the kitchen is new, but the color of pale green cabinetry is nice—not a shock from the rest of the house, IMO. Enjoy the bathrooms with their lovely windows and tile and love the old garage doors
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2028-N-Victoria-Dr-Santa-Ana-CA-92706/25090436_zpid/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emo-SendToFriendHDP-image&rtoken=c6ff5a05-ca4a-4d5e-a6e6-005b8ecb3db0~X1-ZUveo4kiegi2h5_46au8
1866, Millbrook, NY, 970,000
19th century bank barn turned into a “Woodstock Handmade Houses” gem. Lots of additional elements added, along with exposed beams. Love the last shot with the decorative wood stove and the (what I think is an ice “hook”) hanging from the stone wall. nice
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/11-Rodrigo-Knls-Millbrook-NY-12545/150892632_zpid/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emo-SendToFriendHDP-image&rtoken=b22d17fb-008a-4db3-ba6f-0df2b6ab6503~X1-ZUveo4kiegi2h5_46au8
Noblesville, IN
Cool house. Those doors date to about 1870. What is that, like a two inch bevel? Wow. That’s some VERY thick glass. Love that kind of creative re-use.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/homesnap.listings/4216498841-99954019-large.jpg
Love those doors
1900, Tuxedo Park, NY, 1,250,000
From the listing: “”Hunting Lodge” the very first building in historic Tuxedo Park, founded in 1886 built by Pierre Lorillard as a hunting preserve for he and his friends, designated in 1980 to the National Register”
Old home that has had a makeover with a younger vibe. Lovely Dutch roof line and wrap around porch. Interesting collections by the current owners, the famous postage stamp LOVE to enjoy, great retaining wall next to the lap pool.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/107-E-Lake-Rd-Tuxedo-Park-NY-10987/31852519_zpid/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emo-SendToFriendHDP-image&rtoken=f003bf41-59a2-4812-a931-de8906f86cd4~X1-ZUveo4kiegi2h5_46au8
1820, Bedford, NY 1,299,000
Old home with somewhat updated 2 over 2 windows, neat, NEAT fern wallpaper in the front hall (perhaps scrap the green carpet on the stair), love the kitchen for the cabinets, all those windows with out cabinets overhead, and… oooh!, is that plaid carpet?, two story porch like a southern plantation, nice stone retaining walls
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/233-Long-Ridge-Rd-Bedford-NY-10506/33011919_zpid/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emo-SendToFriendHDP-image&rtoken=e06e676d-ff42-4548-ab84-7cebf7fa259c~X1-ZUveo4kiegi2h5_46au8
Noblesville, IN
Ooooh lawd, 1970 certainly had it’s way with that place. Good grief. Heheheh. Fascinating, no less. Some serious differed maintenance there. Eeek. LOVE the garden pavilion and the VERY nice lawn terraces. Looks like a very dramatic property.
https://photos.zillowstatic.com/uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152/ISjjmdasd9wgzh1000000000.webp
1853, New Orleans, LA, 2,695,000
Pretty Italianate with lovely paint and decorative metal work. Tall rooms, fire places, oh to be in New Orleans!
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2520-Prytania-St-New-Orleans-LA-70130/73821261_zpid/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emo-SendToFriendHDP-image&rtoken=8ee0858a-bf08-4d6f-833c-43646afec193~X1-ZUveo4kiegi2h5_46au8
Love how well preserved this house is; live the carpets. Very concerned about the language indicating demo is underway. It would be a shame for this treasure to end up being trashed by a trendy interior and would, IMHO, ruin it. This seems to be happening more in New Orleans instead of the value you used to see on preservation.
New Orleans, LA
The demo comment means the house has already been restored by the named preservationist. I know this house. It is beautifully done. Completely renovated with new electrical, plumbing, and AC/Heat.
Grateful for your comment Matt, you put our minds at ease. I wondered about the language too. What a treat this house would be.
1905, Jamestown, NY, 172,500
Beaux Arts, elegant and detailed
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/502-Lakeview-Ave-Jamestown-NY-14701/29889787_zpid/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emo-SendToFriendHDP-image&rtoken=968cf0c1-ffcb-45d7-8f80-0d667c8f828e~X1-ZUveo4kiegi2h5_46au8
Noblesville, IN
What a steal at that price! Holy schnitzel.
Lancaster, PA, PA
Lovely home, especially for the price (but that part of S.W. New York seems to have some great bargains). My only quibble is that although the listing agent calls it Beaux Arts I would call it Colonial Revival.
Info and vintage photos of the house:
https://books.google.com/books?id=FtqgAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA48
The same architect, Carl C. Pedersen, designed the fine Dutch Colonial across the street:
https://www.oldhousedreams.com/2015/12/17/1898-jamestown-ny/
Jim, thank you for including the old pictures and the other house by the same architect. It looks like a nice house with beautiful details.
Lancaster, PA, PA
Thanks, Jim. It is fun to see these homes furnished in their original style.
1851, Bethel, VT, 2,850,000
Set on 264 acres, a lovely country house, lots of charm. I also like how the pool is sheltered on three sides by the house
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3147-Mount-Hunger-Rd-Bethel-VT-05032/248265218_zpid/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emo-SendToFriendHDP-image&rtoken=48d9cfe4-1995-4f53-9697-57d59609cc24~X1-ZUveo4kiegi2h5_46au8
Noblesville, IN
VERY pretty. Another house filled with delightful color and light. Posh – yet very human and warm. A+!
Gotta love those witchy windows. Heheheh. Fun.
https://photos.zillowstatic.com/cc_ft_576/ISjfzgyxif0ol30000000000.webp
My great great great grandfather was born in Bethel, and his father and grandparents are buried there. Its nice to get a peak at what the area looks like! I’d love to take a drive there, to see the graves, and see if I have any relatives still living there. This is a very nice looking farm! It might make a nice B and B.
..It might make a nice B and B…
When I was hunting for a B and B property the realtor kept showing houses far above my price range. I told her that if I could afford those, I’d be paying someone to make my bed and not the other way around.
Sedalia, MO
The Postcard–
“I thank you very much for writing and confirming things with My Sons—I did not think of going; But the boys were trying to persuade me to say yes. I kept saying: ‘If we went we would stop at the Hotel.’ So Many thanks just the same: Will expect to see you here before long—With love to all including our dear Tha???: I never will forget how good he was with me. Get acquainted with your hubby.”
This place in Palmyra, NY ( historic Erie Canal) is AMAZING for the price. Read the description about Prohibition. Separate studio. Gorgeous property, convenient to small town life, yet everything else you need for work or shopping is an easy drive to Rochester. Yes, taxes, but so much house for the purchase cost! https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/425-E-Main-St_Palmyra_NY_14522_M46679-22830?view=Qi
Sweet house. Too bad it fell into the hands of a flipper. Sold in 2017 for $23K.
Noblesville, IN
Mmmmm, yeah. Too bad.
This place in Palmyra, NY ( historic Erie Canal) is AMAZING for the price. Read the description about Prohibition. Separate studio. Gorgeous property, convenient to small town life, yet everything else you need for work or shopping is an easy drive to Rochester. Yes, taxes, but so much house for the purchase cost! https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/213-W-Main-St_Palmyra_NY_14522_M42043-87791?view=qv
Basement is my favorite. The whole place is lovely. Wow.
nj, ny and conn need to get the tax situation in order. how do people manage to own a home there, with taxes like that? Seems so many people have to just pack up and leave.
Noblesville, IN
Rad rathskeller: and OMG I want, want, want the little garden house SO bad!
https://ap.rdcpix.com/0f0f60426d935350192fe827feecb8eal-m3091950382od-w1024_h768.jpg
https://ap.rdcpix.com/0f0f60426d935350192fe827feecb8eal-m2728429039od-w1024_h768.jpg
Cllllipped. TY!
It’s a nice old house with a basement bar. Take with a grain of salt claims of folks operating a Speakeasy in their home (also Underground Railroad connections through secret tunnels, and attic Ballrooms!)
(Wrong comments on my earlier link) Link is for another smaller, but also lovely historic property in Palmyra, NY. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/425-E-Main-St_Palmyra_NY_14522_M46679-22830?view=qv
https://www.cbtherealtygroup.com/shelly-tracy/homes-for-sale/442-S-Garfield-Ave-Janesville-WI-53545-293586143
This house has a nice exterior. I almost didn’t look at it since it was missing a date and description.
Free! But may have to be moved.
Bainbridge, GA
The Cooper House C.1885
https://www.georgiatrust.org/historic-properties/cooper-house-c-1885/
“The building is a two-story wood sided home containing 3,433 square feet, and is located within the Bainbridge Residential Historic District in Decatur County.
The Cooper House is endangered by leaks in the roof, left unattended for several years. Rehabilitation will require investment of time and capital. A new roof is an immediate need, along with repair of water damage. All systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC will need to be repaired and updated.”
Hopkinton, MA
I think I will start with the pricey ones at the eastern end of Massachusetts and work my back to the more reasonable in Western Mass.
A 1957 MCM in Lincoln for $1,400,000.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/37-Laurel-Dr-Lincoln-MA-01773/57083748_zpid/
A 1965 MCM in Plymouth with a buildable lot attached for $924,900.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3030B-Doten-Rd-Plymouth-MA-02360/2079774777_zpid/
Beautiful 1929 Tudor in Worcester for $544,500
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/15-Gaskill-Rd-Worcester-MA-01602/56746986_zpid/
Also in Worcester, this 1938 for $539,000
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/130-Flagg-St-Worcester-MA-01609/56747068_zpid/
Noblesville, IN
Love that tile in Woostah. Luxe!
https://photos.zillowstatic.com/uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152/ISzr3xod8awqsb1000000000.webp
Anne, the Lincoln is so light and airy and I love how the open stair goes behind the chimney next to the window.
Ditto to what Jay said about that tile, fabulous color.
Hopkinton, MA
These are all still in Mass:
A 1907 English Revival in Worcester for $875,000, with a carriage house with a tack room & a full apartment for $875,000.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/12-Massachusetts-Ave-8-Worcester-MA-01609/2079892584_zpid/
A 1929 Colonial Revival in Holyoke for $324,900
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/133-Pleasant-St_Holyoke_MA_01040_M46533-59092?ex=MA2915950891
1854 in West Springfield for $224,900
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/620-Elm-St_West-Springfield_MA_01089_M40869-32510?ex=MA2915936362
Have a nice weekend everyone, and a special wish for all the mothers! stay safe!
Noblesville, IN
English Arts & Crafts Shingle Tudor = Interesting! TY.
https://photos.zillowstatic.com/uncropped_scaled_within_1536_1152/ISzz1loqskm98y0000000000.webp
New Orleans, LA
A good friend’s house in Shreveport, LA. 1917 late Victorian. $385k, 4 bedroom 3 bath. Additions are seemless: expanded porch and kitchen. All woodwork matches original. The stairs are great as they squeak (good squeak) no matter how hard you try to descend quietly. Ha! It’s a beautiful restoration.
http://rachelandcorealty.com/listings/919-JEFFERSON-PLACE-SHREVEPORT-LA-71104/263702/228/
Your friends place is really nice. Good luck with their sale.
Malverne, NY
“Walt Disney’s Technicolor Dream Home” in Palm Springs, already has a contingent listing at $1,095,000, MCM Atomic Ranch C.1962 4 bed, 4 bath, 2443 sq ft. Built for Walt and his Wife as a retreat. Disney family owned until 2014.
https://www.bhgre.com/property/2688-S-Camino-Real-Palm-Springs-CA-92264/8154963/detail?src=list
1886 Eastlake Victorian in Elkins Park, PA $489k
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/204-Church-Rd-Elkins-Park-PA-19027/9910816_zpid/?
Neat house, I like all of the woodwork.
Upstate, NY
Wow, someone did an amazing job with that interior – even the updates seem to fit. And it wouldn’t take much to bring the exterior to the same level… Thanks for sharing, Lorraine!
The street was Church, the doors, pearly gates, and the staircase, Jacob’s ladder. A dream of an old house gone to glory. And the newel posts are the absolute most! This is my new favorite.
Noblesville, IN
Oh yes; a vey, very fine house indeed. Very fine.
https://www.oldhousedreams.com/2020/02/09/1886-elkins-park-pa/
Elkins / Melrose Park on OHD:
[nearly all are restricted threads];
https://www.oldhousedreams.com/?s=19027
Bainbridge Island, WA
1810-1906 Salisbury, MD, $829,000.
I almost didn’t look at what I think is overly monumental architecture, but it has a very surprisingly lovely interior, and nicely furnished as well. It’s fun to see…in a lovely historic town on the Eastern Shore.
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1600-Camden-Ave-Salisbury-MD-21801/82162513_zpid/
That is alot of house for the money.
All things considered, I’m leaning toward believing it’s got the gravitas carry it off. I need some time to get used to dormers on the pediment…
Lancaster, PA, PA
My first thought was it looks like a resort hotel with the porches and the awnings. Nothing wrong with that, though. Thanks for an interesting share, Sandy.
Something that caught my eye. 1940s art deco ship-inspired brick house.
1940, Brattleboro VT, $425k
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/10-Strawberry-Hl-Brattleboro-VT-05301/248645475_zpid/
The unique circular fireplace is very interesting – I would like to see it light up. And the spiral staircase in rad red and white looks live something you might find in a 50’s diner called the Red Rocket. I feel energized just looking at the thing.
1840 New Haven, MO $899,900.
Lovely setting about an hour’s drive from St. Louis.
https://www.stlgoldhomes.com/property/71-20030030-246-Woodlawn-Drive-New-Haven-MO-63068
or if that doesn’t allow you to see the listing it’s also here:
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/246-Woodlawn-Dr_New-Haven_MO_63068_M79368-99701?view=qv
1885 Queen Anne in Waukegan, IL $285k
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/335-N-West-St-Waukegan-IL-60085/4817480_zpid/?
This house is very nice! I’d buy this one and first thing, remove all of that aluminum siding from the exterior. Very little restoration needed on the inside other than kitchen and cosmetic wall and ceiling work.
1885 Victorian in Marengo, IL $490k
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/321-E-Washington-St-Marengo-IL-60152/5034370_zpid/?
1870 Italianate in Pekin, IL $135,000. This house has been in bad shape for years. Elderly owner had been unable to take care of and you could not see the house from all the trees growing out of foundation. Since he passed or went into assisted living his family cleared the trees. The porch was falling down and it has been “repaired” but I’m guessing it will have to be disassembled and rebuilt. A lot of really bad tuck-pointing was done at the same time around the house. The interior is stuck in the Late 60’s Early 70’s remodel but I sure would like to see what the hardwood looks like under the carpeting!
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/800-Washington-St_Pekin_IL_61554_M77027-63320?cid=soc_shares_ldp_fb&fbclid=IwAR0vWDeg605tkGJzEXtv8cFidMIp5L0mXlswGpnGokm_7joQ0Ma7KZXkBos
Chestatee, GA
Oh, nice one! I went ahead and added it, thank you!
https://www.oldhousedreams.com/2020/05/13/1870-italianate-in-pekin-il/
Great Falls, MT
Auction with antique lighting. Some gas. Examples below, also shade sets and some stained glass panels.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/84060567_-mitchell-vance-and-co-goddess-newel-post-lamp
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/84060570_antique-american-pan-light-fixture-4-light
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/84060857_victorian-aesthetic-movement-hall-lantern