Old house dreams

You may wonder, why do old houses have so many doors? We give you the reasons why and everything to know in our guide.

View 36 photos for 41 Nelson Ave, Cooperstown, NY 13326, a 5 bed, 4.5 bath, 3,900 Sq. Ft. single family home built in 1894 that was last sold on 11/13/2014.

This Indiana fixer upper Victorian needs a savior. The home's exterior is pretty much as it was in 1900. The house next door on the corner gives us a good

We review the famous book, A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia Savage McAlester, with a walk through our neighborhood. We highlight some of the most popular American house styles like Victorian, Craftsman, and Cape Code style houses. See which ones you know and how this book might help you identify your old house

The house near Red Springs, North Carolina, is 107 years old but its elderly owner passed away decades ago, leading to a long, slow process of...

This Italianate-style home in New York has good bones, but could use a modern a refresh. About this House This 4,159-square-foot house was built circa 1870, when the small city was a booming manufacturing center and grand homes were constructed on its most elegant street. In the early 1890s, the house was home to local […]

Pretty staircase! With some TLC this 4,000 square foot house could be a great one! “Oakhill” was built in 1895. It is located on nine acres in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The home features original hardwood floors, a grand staircase, curved entryways, ornate mantels and exposed beams. Most of the work appears cosmetic. I would try to undo some of the past renovations. The home has a large front porch, upper balcony, an enclosed side porch and a screened in porch. Four bedrooms, three…

Have you ever driven through a historic district and been in awe at the houses? In this post, I'm sharing a tour of one of the region's finest historic homes - a 1901 Victorian Mansion. Overflowing with original detail and charm, this is a house you'll be disappointed not to check out!

I like this one! Street view shows a tiny little back road. The house has been in the same family for 100 years. The home was built in 1900. It is located on 2.25 acres in Rochelle, Virginia. The home features a covered front porch, hardwood floors, wainscoting, nice staircase, bay windows and baseboards. Looks like there might be some outbuildings on the property. Three bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,620 square feet. $250,000 Contact Laurel Smith with Montague, Miller and Company – Westfield…