There’s a reason Victorian homes have descriptors like “storybook,” “gingerbread,” and “whimsical”—their otherworldly designs and color palettes evoke a childlike delight. Dream of living in a picturesque Victorian? Good news! These eight eccentric houses are all currently on the market. Don’t worry, we know that historic appeal often comes with equally historic amenities, but rest assured these beauties have been lovingly restored to provide modern necessities (like updated kitchens, central air, and even saunas) without losing their charming details (like original hardwood floors, working fireplaces, and built-in bookcases). From a six-bedroom home in the historic district of La Grange, Illinois, to a 19th-century bed-and-breakfast in New Jersey , these classic Victorian homes are bound to enchant you.
This four-bedroom, three-bath 1855 Victorian in Princeton Junction, New Jersey, has both a master suite and a princess suite. Though it has been completely renovated, the home retains details such as the original staircase, bay windows, and built-in bookcases.
Located in the historic district of La Grange, Illinois, this 1894 three-story home features a wraparound porch. The six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence has three fireplaces and built-ins, plus a gourmet kitchen and a sleeping porch.
This three-story brick residence in Worcester, Pennsylvania, features charming historical details such as a 30-paned stained-glass front door and original oak parquet and inlaid floors, plus modern musts, like an updated kitchen, baths, and electrical system. The home also includes a detached two-car garage with an unfinished second floor.
Currently used as a bed and breakfast , each of this Haddonfield, New Jersey, home’s nine bedrooms has its own bathroom and fireplace. Built in 1868, the property can be sold as either a private home (perhaps to owners with a lot of out-of-town guests) or a business.
This Victorian Colonial in Wayne, Pennsylvania, has seven bedrooms and four and a half baths across its three stories. The front entryway features a fireplace, as do the great room, dining room, study, and master bedroom, which also has its own balcony.
This 1884 stone estate in Wenonah, New Jersey, features eight bedrooms, four and a half baths, and a whopping seven fireplaces. The four-story residence has a formal living room and library with extensive woodwork and built-ins. The property also includes a barn and an old carriage house.
Sitting on a large corner lot in Chicago, this turreted 1891 home with a wraparound porch has seven bedrooms and seven and a half baths. The lower level of the residence includes a gym with a sauna–steam room.
Located in Ocean City, New Jersey, this 1882 Victorian was built by one of the city’s founders, who performed hundreds of weddings in the home. The property operated as a bed and breakfast, but the seven-bedroom, seven-bath home can also be sold as a single-family residence.
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