FOR SALE: Dream Victorian Fixer-Upper

[@kmo3811]

I love the outside as is. The family that did the work, to me did it beautifully. Not everyone's a stickler to redo it EXACTLY how it was when it was built nor does everyone have the money to replace perfectly good materials. It's a lovely home as is. Please don't act like it's defective because it's not all period.

[@tamaradavis2276]

I think a certain respect has to be given to the evolution of the home as well, that's part of it's history.

[@sherilynl4038]

most castles in europe have been updated over the years. those that are "original" are ruins now

[@megfuchs9425]

It may not be period appropriate, but I do love the stained glass transom area in the dining room. Fretwork is also a weakness of mine.

[@donaldwarriner1640]

Especially in Victorian homes any extra light would be a plus. Usually dark and heavy that transom window is a plus for me.

[@nataliegonzalez9944]

I believe just the location of the house, positioned on the corner of the street, with its garden and gorgeous tree and beautiful neighbors homes along the street is worth so much. All the plumbing and electrical work up to date, it's the fun cosmetic work she needs inside to bring her back. I hope a lover of historical homes buys her, its obviously a home that's always been loved.

[@junemoore5599]

Natalie, you expressed my sentiments exactly!! I once bought a house because of the placement of where a Christmas tree would go!! I, too, love historic homes and am drooling over this one!!

[@hard-truthsbetter-than-swe6543]

"I believe just the location of the house" Life happened around it. Its on a island to its self in the middle of the city that is very high in crime and tons of homeless on drugs. Thats part they not telling you. I live 10 miles from it.

[@DD-hy1nl]

@@hard-truthsbetter-than-swe6543 😳

[@mnossy11]

I feel like.. this house is perfect as-is. It’s been through a lot and that history could just be left? Just my opinion. I guess I feel like it’s a great house ready to live in and could just be preserved. But whatever the new owners want is good :)

[@Prieze868]

Needs a manicured garden and possibly in just a paint job that's all

[@robinbirdj743]

I so agree. She’s just gorgeous as is. The most I’d do is an unfitted kitchen and add back the one fireplace. Even the ceilings I’d leave be.

[@lorihoshaw3718]

Yes, since it had additions in the 1920’s you see the progression of time- history moves on and I am not quite sure the Victorians would agree with not updating since it was after all the Industrial Age of Progress!

[@siegridthomas9674]

It's such a lovely home...leave as is ! WHY WOULD I DO WHAT SHE IS SAYING ? I guess she has to do so e talking

[@karenking5357]

I'm with you for the most part if there was a way to change that upstairs bathroom where the sinks are you know it's separate but that's okay I mean you I guess you can live with that but they've used that other room obviously for a walk-in closet and that's exactly what I would use it for since it's attached like that people used to not have hallways between bedrooms you just went through a door to the next room I grew up in houses like that in Indiana but I think this is a gorgeous beautiful home I would leave it just the way it is my goodness that yard was incredible and all the buildings I'd say considering the prices today that's might be a really good deal

[@whatzupLizzy]

Lovely home. Personally changes from the 1920s are now part of the houses history. I would not change things done pre fire.

[@desierhart7176]

I agree with the notion to leave as is.

[@gypsy698]

I wouldn't either. It's great just as it is.

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

You have a great way of telling a story. I am so sad the lady of the manor passed away so suddenly. I bet she loved this home and yard,,,it is just beautiful.

[@alaskanrockvodka9622]

What a lovely home. Thanks for the tour. And well done Arkansas for keeping so much lovely old housing stock.

[@leahtreck1083]

Aloha, what a beauty. My first Apt.in NYC, in 1966 had a Claw Foot Bathtub - IN THE KITCHEN! From what I’ve been told, the reason the bathtubs were situated in the kitchens was because the kitchen was the warmest room in the house because of the old stoves they used in those days. I have a weakness for Claw Legged furniture.Love your channel and appreciate that there isn’t any loud, horrible out of time period background music drowning you out. Keep up the good work👏🏼❣️

[@turawolfe2841]

WOW!! A beautiful home with a yard/garden to match! I would only change the light fixtures, install two vintage mantels with gas logs.install pocket doors, free the footed tub, add trim to windows, stair case, and inside doors. For sure change the front door and upstairs window. Then, I would just sit back and love it all while planting an English garden!! Thanks for the tour/star show.....we all know there are two stars here the house and the lady that loves old houses!!

[@maried3717]

This house had French doors. Not pocket doors. You can tell by the glass above the door way and the size of the walls on each side.

[@kaycampbell8532]

What a lovely home. It has a warm feeling to it. I'm sure the previous owner must have loved it!

[@Scratchync]

Wow!!! What an absolutely GORGEOUS home !!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yvettecintron3988]

Beautiful home. Doesn't look like a fixer upper. It's truly amazing.

[@claraclay4519]

Love the things you two know & do to bring things back to period! Beautiful home. That home is just the size for empty-nesters. Sigh.

[@janetsways4176]

Absolutely darling as is, but if you are a stickler for details it’s a DIYer’s dream. I’d definitely tackle the kitchen first. The tub surround… oui! Thanks for sharing.

[@jenk2886]

The kitchen is definitely a gut job. The bathrooms need to be redone and all that different colored paint needs to go. Other then that the house is in turn key shape .

[@sharyn4271]

Oh my gosh, the paint colors! 😍😍

[@keelylocke3346]

Love the tour and your thoughts on what to do to bring it back! So inspiring as my husband and I are in the middle of a restoration of our own 1892 Victorian house. I wish ours was in such good shape but this gives me some ideas!

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I love your insight into the history of this home and how it could be returned to its former glory! But honestly, I'd be happy in that craft space with that great yard!! Love you two ❣

[@candyphillips2642]

Same here

[@birdiemamalady8341]

I would change some light fixtures....that's about it!!!

[@my6732]

What a beautiful home. I could only wish for something this beautiful , whom ever aqurires it will be a very lucky person.

[@МарияШитова-д4э]

What a lovely house! Pretty as it is. If I bought it, I would change nothing

[@ginacirelli1581]

Those 1930's rooms look very familiar to me. That's when my house was built, and even the molding details are similar. I also have 8 foot ceilings throughout, and that exact Craftsman-type newel post as well as the same stair posts.

[@rcd5k7]

I hope someone takes you up on your offer and you post the after video!!! What a treasure!

[@shellydehart8217]

It’s a beautiful house. Loving the front porch n back of the house with its covering to the garage. I just hope that the person who buys this beauty will keep as much of the originality to the house. I’d definitely start with the kitchen n make it more to the style of the house yet I’d disguise the appliances. Definitely get a old gas stove n a refrigerator. I think that’s a great price for this beauty of a house. Wish I could just pack up n move but unfortunately being a resent widow I just can’t leave all the sweet n wonderful memories I have in this house I shared with my husband. ♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍

[@junemoore5599]

OMG, if only I had the capital to buy this. I would be down there in a heartbeat!!! Beautiful home with all the major renovations done! And the yard..... I hope someone buys her and fully brings her all the way back to her former glory. People, do not be afraid of a home that has had major fire damage. It is all repaired to code and better than the new homes built nowadays. I know, I had a major house fire years ago that took four months of restoration. And, no, if restoration done right, your home will not smell like smoke. Best of luck to the new owners, I am green with envy.

[@lukeminor6272]

I love this new series! I would totally historify the house bringing back the ceiling height, proper trim, fireplaces, kitchen, bathrooms, paint and most definitely no orange peel.

[@veronicaelsegood5175]

I like the house as it is. Homes have their own history and this home looks cosy and inviting.i would prefer a fire place but basically, I love it as it is.

[@1940limited]

Interesting tour and information. Frankly, I wouldn't change a thing.

[@tinaburch1615]

Thank you for the tour in this lovely old home, it has a modern feel but old as well 💞

[@claudiamann7111]

Beautiful home with lots of potential. The yard space is fabulous. Thank you so much for showing us this beauty and all your hints and tips.

[@jenatucker8642]

I could move in just as it is. It is beautiful!!

[@dwighthill4548]

What a marvelous find in such great condition. Love the lawn, studio, garage and covered walkway. Thanks for sharing.

[@tiredofit4761]

You guys are so excited in your home descriptions. I would love to own one of these homes! My family moved into an Arkansas 50’s era farm home that has sooo many issues you wouldn’t even think of. A home this old would freak me out lol. Love your content!!

[@pjohnson7517]

My husband and I appreciate the videos you two make! We pause the videos, take notes, and talk about what might work in our restoration. We understand the hard work you put into your houses as we are right there beside you - though in a different town! And we know that 20-minute videos take a whole lot longer than twenty minutes to make. Continue having fun and sharing your adventures with us!

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you!!!

[@williamhoward7634]

Her observations are so good. I trust her

[@ericupchurch2967]

I really like the interior of this home. 🏠 It's quirky and unique, and I would add French Doors to the Dinning Room. And I think a Fireplace would add perfectly to the Dinning. I like the Yellow 💛 Walls and Cheery Wood Staircase, would keep the Lowered Ceiling. I also like the Lights in the Kitchen, but agree about replacing the Cabinets. I like the Green 💚 Walls in Master Bedroom. The Laundry and Bath was a little too much, would like them separate. Hard Pine Flooring would be Nice. Lowered Ceiling I would leave, which adds Bedrooms Upstairs! Nice Garden 🏡 Garage and Storage Craft Room. The Exterior I would Repaint maybe Yellow and Green Shingles. ☺️

[@lindamasson8799]

What a beautiful home with endless possibilities, I would definitely put in fireplaces and make the kitchen a bit more period appropriate. And yes I would remove the box around that claw foot tub.

[@ivanhawkins3552]

Do you wish to have a home like this

[@1_viewer]

Nice! The walk through tour and your input was so interesting. I see that now it is under contract! Someone is buying it!

[@andrebee4451]

From the thumbnail alone, I thought the house looks odd. Beautiful, but off. I'm so glad to know there's been a lot of changes done to this house over the years. That's probably why I felt that. Some people would say keep the things done in the 30s. If I had a house like that, I would redo it and bring it back as it was, the way it was envisioned by the architect to look in the first place. But that's just me. 😅

[@joan8178]

Excellent vid. Thank you. And just moving in some great furniture will give this old girl an immediate, changed ambiance!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

This was a great idea for a new series! There are a lot of folks out there that would be intimidated by the projects you tackle, but this is definitely doable. Thanks!

[@loricolwick1432]

This is beautiful!! It just makes me realize how little I know about restoration! I think I would walk in and just not know what is original and what isn’t. You should hire your expertise out Laine!

[@gretchenburton7184]

Love this home. Great tour. Educational. Thank you for excellence!

[@vickiephilpitt7697]

Beautiful little home. Yes, I would opt to add fireplaces to "parlor" and dining room. However, I would "modernize" them to be gas. I would also go back and put the pocket doors in. Definitely need to fix the bathrooms and kitchen. 😍😙

[@barneyevans6940]

I would leave a lot of the 20s stuff in place myself as it would be part of the history. Would do the front of the house work mentioned in the video. Would all the fireplaces, and do the window trim. And definitely redo the kitchen to make it more in line with the age of the house. \

[@LAllen]

I stumbled upon your videos looking for something else and fell in love with the work you two are doing, restoring history. I've spent the last two years watching abandoned mansion videos in the US and UK and actually shed a tear at the thought of loosing the history of these magnificent homes. No one left to continue to love on them, not only from the end of someone's existence here but further our tyrannical greedy government and this damned economy. Imagine a thriving world and what we could do with that. If I lived closer I would donate myself to help. Thank you both for your hard work in preserving them. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of following your steps along the way and learning. In my perfect world, I live in one. I think that will most likely be in heaven. So for now, a fantasy it is and this program is a delightful one to follow. I Love your kindness and generosity in sharing your gold nuggets of knowledge on all aspects of restoring them, the tricks for the hardware, etc. This alone makes it worth watching, not to mention you two are adorable together. Your very lucky, keep smiling, it looks good on you!!

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Professor Laine - 🍎 loved today's lecture!🍎

[@chasingmoonlightfarm]

What an adorable little house!! 😍

[@apcadd80]

How can I tell the age of my homes windows? 6 over 6 newer than 4 over 4? I tried to find a good guide on the web but it’s so confusing.. is there a book you can recommend that would help me get a good idea of when my homes were built? I know there were some updates which muddy the waters but I suspect one of the homes is older than it seems. And the deeds do not list a home, the land was part of a NC land grant pre 1800. I can see wood that is hand hewn by axe but it’s not a log cabin. Kind of frustrating to look thru old deeds that are hand written from the 1800s…lol. I just can’t follow them. And the home isn’t in a city so no insurance maps. Enjoyed this video so much!

[@barbarashelton6709]

Once again THANK YOU! The home is so beautiful.

[@Abasinphq]

Wow! That woman was a reader. I'm 6ft tall and love the tall counters in the kitchen. It would fit me.

[@angelakadingo4112]

Ohhhh what a beauty!!!! The front yard is so pretty!!!!

[@catherinedurbin9298]

Lots of arts and craft details. When I lived in Arkansas those were prevent in LR, especially in midtown. It’s an interesting marriage between the two styles in this house. I like craftsman, just feels strange in a Victorian.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Just a note about the stained glass transom above the dining room entrance from the great room. I have seen both stained glass and turned wood spindles in a design used in Victorian Homes as original thing's in transoms that's are in areas like this. Also on many episodes of This Old House they work on Many old historical homes and in some of those homes they have had them in the transom space above entry ways and specifically in the public spaces like dining rooms and entry to parlors or formal living room.

[@brianadixon8995]

This is great. Many a time I see a house and something feels off but I'm not an expert.

[@ineldafitte5797]

Never mind saw it in the description. Thank you.

[@redmapleleaf4617]

If America will have me, I'd buy it tomorrow. And I wouldn't change much of anything except the colors inside. Otherwise, it looks great to me!

[@tigermoon44]

Wow! If I could, I would but I don't live there so I'll have to dream on!

[@susiecox8413]

Beautiful property and good price!

[@rochelleclark3169]

This makes me think of our house. It was built in 1920, but in the 90s the previous owners did a major renovation and addition. So even though it is a part of our Historic District; none of it retains its original 1920s feel. As my husband and I make it our own, I am hoping to draw inspiration from the 20s. Not a true restoration or preservation, but something that can at least be a talking point and bring back some of that feel (plus I am not a fan of the 90s or modern style for that matter). Where do I look for period appropriate design? It can seem daunting and often my research is mislead by places trying to pass themselves off as "vintage"!

[@chattykathie7129]

Love to see the appropriate pictures inserted in this video.❤️

[@elizabethhealey5609]

Thank you to sharing this beautiful home😂👍👍

[@monicagaitor6751]

So beautiful, I would just move right on in 🌹

[@DariaVad]

wow I LOVE the quality of this video

[@Randy8923]

Lovely home as is but definitely needs restoration. Enjoyed your tour.

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you Randy!

[@megfuchs9425]

I'm drooling just looking at it on the outside!

[@wandamackenzie144]

I'm down the road in Hot Springs AR. When I heard $400K I had to say AGAIN how much I love this area. The housing prices are crazy good. Oh how I would love this beauty and your upgrade ideas were on point.

[@ivanhawkins3552]

That’s beautiful, I guess you love that area

[@wandamackenzie144]

@@ivanhawkins3552 I do Ivan, and yet I would move to the ocean in a heartbeat

[@ivanhawkins3552]

@@wandamackenzie144 I think I like that it would be a quite place but you may enjoy the area...lol

[@ivanhawkins3552]

I wish your having a beautiful weekend

[@wandamackenzie144]

@@ivanhawkins3552 I wish you the same Ivan 😺

[@marinagallant1847]

This house is really cute

[@gypsy698]

I, honestly, don't see anthing that's wrong with this house. Ok, so it's not exactly as "period" as this woman would like for it to be, but as far as I'm concerned, it's move-in ready. I love it as is.

[@OurRestorationNation]

That’s totally fine. This is also a learning channel so we want to address the things that make a house period appropriate. We would change them but it’s okay if you would not.

[@annettearties8538]

The house with modern design is beautiful. Does the newest renovation add value or not, or does it depend on home buyer's choice?

[@OurRestorationNation]

Of course any home is worth what someone will pay for it. As historic home preservationists, we want historic homes to be historically accurate and want to educate to that end. The upgrades to mechanical systems certainly add value as they make maintenance easy, but most people who want this type of home want it to look as historically accurate inside as possible. Otherwise they would simply buy a new build.

[@clarabooth5582]

Just beautiful!

[@1aikane]

Reminds me of the house in the movie Sleeping with the Enemy.

[@suzannesmith3519]

Another wonderful tour!

[@desierhart7176]

I truly like the house. It should be left as is for history aspects of it 1899 1920s and 1930s. The house and connection to another building is beautiful. I like open spaces and natural lighting. Just saying.

[@tonimcgillivray357]

Especially back yard and extra lot

[@tonimcgillivray357]

Love this home.

[@stephenburns3678]

Thank you.

[@tonimcgillivray357]

Nicely priced.

[@anasofialulo7808]

Magnífica vivienda , remodelada!!

[@kathypetering3303]

Would love to take this on just for the yard!! Too bad I live 4 hours away.....

[@lauraagliata6757]

Looking at the exterior line, I can't help but wonder if it didn't start out as a more modest Colonial & was later Victorianized as many were back then.

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

I just love it!! and would wear heels in the kitchen!

[@karenshaffer1265]

Love love that house

[@somann6912]

The ultimate dream for me.🥰 what a pitty that I don't leave in USA....🙄

[@lisaaheanueanderson4591]

I hate it when they paint the wood in the homes, and I 1000% agree bring this back to the Historical time.

[@sheilahackney6214]

Just beautiful!!💞

[@michellewinkler3985]

The only thing I would do is remodel the kitchen, otherwise I think it's perfect!

[@tonimcgillivray357]

Yes. I love it.

[@19Ter67]

Love this!! So much potential.

[@andrealepinske2922]

Well I love it as is… but… I would put in a fireplace or two and put scones in the correct time era

[@leahsmith2078]

There’s an old home for sale in Fredericktown, Missouri for like 50,000 that looks very cool but is said to be haunted. Someone told me supposedly someone was pushed to their death.

[@rommelpetez368]

It's a beaut! of a home.

[@julieolsen7869]

So pretty.

[@stanleyhape8427]

Being in a historic district can have many problems of their own. I had a home on the edge of one.A year after I sold it it was incorporated into the district and many problems started for the owners.

[@OurRestorationNation]

Only if the homeowners want to start making non-historically appropriate modifications to the exterior of their home. And if someone wants to do that then they shouldn’t buy a historic home anywhere. Otherwise, historic districts are far less oppressive to the individual homeowner than your average HOA. I’ve never known a historic district to find someone for their trash and being left out a day too long or for planting shrubs… I have seen HOA’s do that.

[@Summersweet956]

Me, Me, Me!! I would love to get this home and fix it just a bit..... Kitchen, bathrooms, entry way, etc. Curious if it's a walking distance to a town square of some sort?

[@OurRestorationNation]

Little Rock is too big for a small town square but it is within walking distance to all kinds of great restaurants and other city amenities.

[@costrow3100]

The upstairs is fine. It’s bright and cheery without the late Victorian home look which as a child I found creepy. I lived my childhood in Little Rock and the homes in the restoration area just depressed me. I live in NYC now and most restorations are a combination to make homes more energy efficient. I lived in the Heights as a young kid in the 50s and preservation was practical. assume the house now has central air and heat which is a basic for survival 4 -7 months or more a year. The slightly lower 1st floor is more energy efficient. I would put in a fireplace in the living room or dining room or both. I would revamp lights- overhead, table and free standing. Rather than late Victorian I would concentrate on arts and crafts.

[@trishferris7355]

Gosh, I wish those walls could talk.

[@MermaidmomUP]

Awww, that was hard to watch for me seeing so much of the owner that unexpectedly died. All her art and personal things... And perhaps she had a dog, by the little sign hanging from the downstairs bedroom closet doorknob. So sad! 😩

[@OurRestorationNation]

I know- it was absolutely the same being there. Beautiful but tragic too

[@tonimcgillivray357]

Id have to live there as is for a bit to decide what to do?

[@savannahrobb986]

I really enjoyed yelling out the things that where missing when you asked can you guess?? lol.