by Hänsel Hernández-Navarro (photo by WindingRoad) If there's one thing we love about CIRCA, it's the chance to "tour" the great vernacular architecture that makes America wonderful. Love Victorians? You're most certainly not alone! Join Hänsel as he teaches us all about the Queen Anne style. When one thinks of Victorian houses, the variety of architecture styles in America in the period 1840s...
by Elizabeth Finkelstein Since CIRCA features homes all over the country, it's rare that I'm given the opportunity to peek inside any of the beautiful old houses listed on the site. Which is sad, in a way. I've mentioned before that what makes old houses so wonderful is an essence that can't be captured in photographs -- it's just a feeling you get when you walk inside. For this reason, I feel...
by Amanda Davis Summer’s in full swing, and for many of us that means heading to the beach and soaking in some sun. And for those of us who’d also love to sneak in some time fixing up a great old house, I have the best of both worlds for you today: a fixer-upper near the Jersey Shore! This little cutie pie is on the market for $69,000 and sits on just under an acre of land at 727 Dennisville...
by Jon Valalik (photo by SJ Strand) Nothing screams "July!" like a dose of pure, unabashed Americana. Today, CIRCA brings you the story behind one of our favorite properties up for sale -- Wisconsin's Usonian Inn, a classic piece of roadside nostalgia with a direct connection to Frank Lloyd Wright in the rural haven of Spring Green. As much as we love traditional B&B's (and trust me, we do!) there's...
by Elizabeth Finkelstein At long last -- here it is! Ten more beautiful old houses for sale for under $50,000! I skipped a month of this series (we've been deep in the throes of the homebuying process -- more on that to come!) but to make up for it, I've included a handful of bonus listings at the bottom. Enjoy, and as always, click the photos to be taken to the listing sites! This week's picks,...
by Alix Adams (Image courtesy of OZinOH) Welcome to "You Should Move To...", in which we travel the country scoping out beautiful, under-the-radar old house towns where big charm can be had for little cost. Have a city, town or neighborhood to recommend? Send it along to [email protected]! Just nineteen miles square, Delaware is a small but sparkling gem in the center of Ohio just...
by Amanda Davis I can’t get enough of this house in Eufaula, Alabama. That facade is a true beauty! All the great historic details seem to be there, down to the wood windows and the cute porch. Don’t porches and the South work so well together? I love the sidewalk in front too - say hi to your neighbor from the comfort of your wicker rocking chair! I really love modest farmhouses like this gal...
by Elizabeth Finkelstein I'm so thrilled to announce some BIG NEWS: I'm now an official online columnist for one of my all-time favorite magazines -- Country Living!!! I'll be writing all about my favorite CIRCA listings and more old house-related goodness. Make sure to follow Country Living on Facebook and check the column weekly to get your old house fix. If you've ever dreamt of having your own...
by Caroline Stephenson Bouckaert Have you ever had romantic notions of living in a log home? Perhaps less “Little House on the Prairie” and more mini Adirondack camp set on the West Coast? Today CIRCA brings you the idyllic Littlebrook Farm! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its cultural importance in Spokane County, Washington, Littlebrook Farm includes a 3,650 sf hand-hewn log...
by Amanda Davis (photo by Teemu08) Today I thought we’d travel to Rockford, Illinois to dream about fixing up this Victorian Gothic beauty selling for just $32,500! Don’t you just love that woodwork at the front gable? And that tower? The home sits on a corner lot in the Haight Village Historic District, which means it’s surrounded by lots of other great old houses. Trust me, I checked! ...
by Amanda Davis Well, hello there! I’m back with another Friday Fixer-Upper, and this week I’ve set my sights on this little miss in Laurel, Mississippi. Isn’t she a cutie? And she’s selling for just $22,500! ...
by Lindsay Riddell (image courtesy of UofL Cardbook) Welcome to "You Should Move To...", in which Lindsay travels the country scoping out beautiful, under-the-radar old house-filled cities and towns where big charm can be had for little cost. Have a city, town or neighborhood to recommend? Send it along to [email protected]! Founded in 1778 and named in honor of Louis XVI, Kentucky's...