House Tour: 1911 Prairie Mansion! Step Into The Past

[@Larkinchance]

I tend to be a bit critical, but this house is an arts and crafts gem and should be landmarked as a museum piece..

[@brantleycristian8088]

i dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my login password. I would love any help you can give me!

[@vanmarley7807]

@Brantley Cristian Instablaster ;)

[@hollyw9566]

Totally agree!

[@davidbalentine2110]

On topic (quite intentional, thank you) - I love Arts and Crafts. This house is so good, it deserves preservation.

[@davidbalentine2110]

@@brantleycristian8088 how do you ‘unintentionally’ post a comment off topic? How does one do that?

[@jeffreybundy4095]

Oh my goodness. I can't shut up about how gorgeous that house is. Can you imagine a Christmas party in there.

[@CherylSimser]

Oh, yes, yes, yes! I can feel the Christmas spirit already.

[@molliemae6855]

I pray that the “right” people buy this home!! Someone who appreciates the period and the details and doesn’t come in and rip out all the bathrooms to modernize them or horrors of all horrors, PAINT the amazing woodwork!!!!

[@pipitrivera1943]

I want it but I don't have money

[@yozora55555]

Tbh I would most def get rid of the ugly wallpaper, but the wood would be left untouched. The kitchen most def needs to be revamped with new cabinets and counter tops, ones that would preferably match the woodwork of the rest of the house. You'd also have to take into consideration potential led pipes and asbestos.

[@raymondhutchinson7156]

@@yozora55555 Yeh , I don't think that wall paper matches the period. Most arts and crafts wallpapers had geometric floral designs or scenes of nature. The overall period of arts and crafts was a reaction against the industrialization of the time. If the kitchen is redone, it should take into consideration the period and try to match it while still being serviceable to modern needs. I can imagine new wood cabinets with a medium stain to match the homes paneling .Mabey a subway tile backsplash that is either a green color to match the front fireplace ,any earthy color ,or white.

[@raymondhutchinson7156]

I can understand a condition where there is not much left of an original bathroom, but why do people modernize historic bathrooms. At least try and match the style and character of the home, maybe even look at architectural salvage shops for period fixtures (plumbing, electrical, tile).

[@raymondhutchinson7156]

In a renovation, they still produce some of that floor tile designs. Some classic style tiles are even cheaper than those in fashion . There are also plenty of restoration oriented companies that will reproduce historic features for homes .

[@kristinamaiden7953]

I nearly started crying when I saw that original bathroom!

[@melanievoisin9900]

Me too!! 💕

[@treylennon4858]

I was gushing with adornment!!

[@christythomas2871]

My mind is officially BLOWN! I was SURE this house was going to be close to a million! It’s stunning! I told my husband that we could buy that house and then come help y’all when you’re in town working on Helen!

[@OurRestorationNation]

I think I'm liking this idea! ;)

[@califdad4]

@@OurRestorationNation I did notice there is a nice old Episcopal Church with a pipe organ kinda down the street and around the corner, St John's.

[@heru-deshet359]

It's not California or New York, lol.

[@cindyhooker154]

The only problem is where it’s at.

[@theelizabethan1]

@@cindyhooker154 Ya mean "flyover country"....??

[@loritanner4478]

OMG OMG OMG!!!! They are giving away a museum! I love this home! That price about made me faint. You cant even buy a dump here for that price!

[@trishferris7355]

Oh you live in California too 😀

[@loritanner4478]

@@trishferris7355 no the southern oregon coast.

[@rebeccagordon2718]

Craftsman style has been my favorite since I was a child! Something about simplicity and quality that draws me.

[@JacobafJelling]

I know someone has said this before. But this house. It is probably the most well thought out home or building I've seen. Maybe ever. To me, its humbling to think that the house has been kept this well through all these years. Its been a pleasure to view it. Greetings from Scandinavia

[@julieduchek2969]

She really does a good job giving the tour. She is outstanding and the music is also good. Not overwhelming.

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE HOUSE SO FAR!!!!

[@AAdams-rm5vz]

What a wonderfully preserved example of Prairie Style design. There should be a preservation easement on both the interior and exterior of this house so no future owner can destroy the historic features. The original bathrooms are just so rare nowadays, I hope someone in preservation is photographing and documenting the unglazed porcelain floor tile mosaic designs, the fixtures, and the bathroom “jewelry”, those original towel bars, cup holders and sconces. Maybe she can write a book on historic architecture or start a website in collaboration with a college architecture student or a historical society or the like photographing and documenting all these wonderful homes!

[@SpanishEclectic]

When I showed this video to my friend, she exclaimed over every Craftsman detail Laine showed us with such enthusiasm. Then she saw the price...just about blew a gasket, having grown up in Pasadena, CA, near the famous Gamble House. Hope the new owners will resist the boring white and grey paint disease, and leave the beautiful wood intact.

[@kateg7298]

Every once in a while, I have to come back to this video and see this amazing house again. I'm not a Queen Anne fan - too fussy. Not a Victorian fan - too busy. But give me this beautiful architecture and clean lines and gorgeous woodwork and I feel like it's my dream house. I hope that the new owner loves this house and feels incredibly happy to have this gem to bring a family up in, or to relax and enjoy the sunsets as a couple or maybe even with a trusty dog sharing the view. Either way, it's beautiful.

[@OurRestorationNation]

I do the same thing! It’s just a work of art!

[@marymathis9299]

My goodness, just finished watching to the end...I am gob-smacked! That price wouldn’t even come close to replacing the light fixtures!! Hope the new owners are able to really relax and thrive in that beautiful home! Again, you are a peach, thanks for letting us ride along to see it! 🥰❤️😘

[@marymathis9299]

You let me know if you have to go after the bathroom bandits!! L’d happily join you in putting them out of MY misery! 🧐🤨😏 That house is just too too TOO amazing! WOW! Thank you so much for doing that tour! Homes in that era and condition just don’t make it thru energetic but uneducated “flippers and renovators”! I am truly amazed with all the gorgeous copper fixtures! YUM!! 👍❤️🤩 Love your tours, yall are knowledgeable, energetic, fun and your videos are done so professionally! Besides, yall are just so darn cute! 🦋🥰🌺

[@k.j.hulander2204]

For that price I’m lucky to get a somewhat decent one bedroom flat in my cruddy hometown in Sweden. Never knew I wanted to live in Arkansas lol.

[@markmedley6849]

Me too. I live in Los Angeles and I’m Arkansas dreaming!

[@jenaemarieAZ]

Well..... time to decide. Want to take on a new life?! 😗

[@miz.harrington85]

Has anyone ever lived in that house?!? Sheesh it’s perfect!

[@markmedley6849]

Someone put up those bad window treatments

[@edithd4613]

Thank you California buyers. I was born in Helena and went to your home alot since my grandparents lived there. I live in SoCal now! So glad you love 807 College St.!!

[@duanehaaland2287]

Do they still live in Helena. I would loe to meet former owners and hear more about the house.

[@HaHaInc]

It is amazing! 110 year old house! People who owned it for the century were true fanatics of the style, it is obvious. Was it in the same family all the years? I hope whoever buys it will follow the tradition and won't start painting it all white!

[@duanehaaland2287]

I understand I will be the fifth owner resident

[@HaHaInc]

@@duanehaaland2287 Congratulations!

[@duanehaaland2287]

Over this last weekend I met Bernadette Messina. She told me the house was originally a Sears Kit House. I can't confirm that. Does anyone have any information The architect was Charles L Thompson. So I am still working open the details.

[@pibbitybibbity6599]

That home is stunning and it’s miraculous that so much of the original build is intact! Two things that made me want to cry: 1. That nightmare ‘90s makeover of the master bathroom. 2. The ductwork in the attic room. Arkansas wouldn’t be high on my list for where to live, but if I had the money for this home I would. I shudder to think of the “DIYer” that could move in there and immediately start painting the woodwork white “it’s just too dark, y’all!” 🤦🏻

[@amaeology]

My jaw actually dropped when you said the price at the end. Holy moly!!! Too bad it already sold. I would be all over that! What a gorgeous home. Swoon!

[@jeannetrangata]

What a stunning home. The English inglenook is an absolutely dream. I'd spend the majority of my time, there. :)

[@bennyboiart7781]

Not to dis Joanna Gaines, but let's just say I'm thankful this home is far from Waco Texas...

[@douglasvilledarling2935]

I know people like Joanna but this is more to my liking

[@pagegardner3278]

I’m pretty sure the feeling is mutual.

[@marlyspulos1849]

Beautiful home and great price!!

[@jekku4688]

GET THAT HOUSE SOME CURB APPEAL!!! Oh my goodness that is indeed a treasure! And the price? What the heck? That's peanuts! I'm sure the home needs a lot of work overall, even though it's gorgeous (getting rid of all those patterns of wallpaper is a start) but this place deserves a buyer who is willing to put the time, money and LOVE into it to make it even more stunning.

[@elvinaescobar]

I cant stop watching this video, this home is a palace.

[@rachaelrutherford2543]

What a beautiful home. Very little work to be done. I hope the right family purchases this home.

[@Persephone0110]

I'm not typically a fan of prarie style either, but I so admire Frank Lloyd Wright's work. This is just incredible to see this home in museum condition. I lived in Chicago and was fortunate enough to tour his homes & even his personal residence. Just amazing! & that price??? You couldn't pay to have that work done for 10 times that price now. What the heck??

[@SM-ew7dx]

Love the fun and architectural aesthetics of your restoration knowledge and channel. If available please please show more Arts and Crafts style homes for sale. Cant tell you how much we appreciate both of you and your channel!

[@dawncookie]

I can't believe the price! I'll help you kill anyone who ruins that bathroom 🤣

[@Sillygrl925]

Anything in this home! Except to replace some of that wallpaper. Lol

[@AmazingJellyfish]

That master bathroom could be restored to original style

[@califdad4]

Look up the town

[@marinewifey1015]

...And I will bring the shovel 😂

[@opie646]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertryan6785]

This is my second time to make a comment on the Restoration Nation site. I’m originally from Helena. I grew up about 3 blocks from this grand old home. This home was owned by Mr Spivey for as long as I can remember. I love love love this Prairie style. The interior reminds me of the Arts & Crafts style as well. When I was young Helena had some absolutely beautiful old homes, some still standing but sadly many are gone. Every time Laine features a Helena home I get a wave of heavy nostalgia. In closing I want to compliment Laine. You are doing such a wonderful service in showing each of these historical masterpieces & giving all of us a mini-class on architectural time periods. You are a KZbin gem. Jo Ryan

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you Jo Ryan! This home sold two weeks after we featured it to a buyer from CA who is moving to Helena in April. We really hope to inspire many people to invest in the area and start a revival. It could be a magical area!

[@duanehaaland2287]

I too am in love with the house. Hope to meet you when I get there

[@2Beigatti]

I just love your channel, you two are fantastic tour guides and your passion for historic homes is wonderful. Thanks for posting these amazing videos!

[@bobbistevens5648]

What a beautiful house. I love that you mentioned the March girls!

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous. Prairie Style is Frank Lloyd Wright. The nook the perfect Wright touch. Very influential in my life, the perfect home. Or not Wright? Magnificent.

[@Gohad158.]

These gorgeous home tours is only making my desire to be in the old era even stronger 😭 thank you for showing us these literal work of art. Pure exquisiteness

[@phyllisstein1837]

Holy cow! that's a good price. And can we all just admire how truly astonishing this woman is at showing a house.

[@phyllisstein1837]

@@christinemeleg4535 I agree. Maybe the seller is trying to create a bidding war.

[@VioletJoy]

Can you just imagine what went into building that masterpiece?!! I'd love to go back in time and let the original owners know how long their home would last and how well taken care of it remains. I'd also love to buy it, remove the 90s wallpaper and curtains, paint it a nice oatmeal or vanilla color throughout that's complimentary to all the gorgeous wood and take really good care of all original materials. With that price tag, it's very affordable.

[@duanehaaland2287]

many of the wall coverings are very much William Morris from the 1890s

[@VioletJoy]

@@duanehaaland2287 Oh, interesting. Most of them look like what was popular in the 90s - the one with the china, the one in the master bedroom, the plaid one, and the border. Well, even the floral one by the stairs looks dated, but it's really pretty. I had a few of those wallpapers in my house back in the day. Lol

[@carlyherbert]

I’m only 3 minutes into this video and I’m in love. I think I need this house! 😍❤️

[@truetomyself7970]

Prairie Mansion wow! Perfect house, absolutely perfect!!! I couldn't imagine being able to live in such a gorgeous house and not wake up thinking how very blessed you are. Someone's living a dream, and hope they enjoy every minute of it. Great tour and information.

[@kiraph]

That house is beautiful and has been so well loved by the people who have lived in it. Shocked at the price - what an absolute steal. I hope it doesn't get destroyed by "renovations" that aren't needed.

[@duanehaaland2287]

No fear I will not change a thing. The Buyer

[@viennadawn]

Frank Lloyd Wright windows are an inspiration for my quilts! You have made my day I did not know this house excised!

[@pototheko]

I literally just spilled an entire glass of water on my couch because I was so shocked at the price! I'm moving in 😂

[@lorrainemotter1903]

This is so exquisite that it makes me want to cry! Except for the painting upstairs.

[@chattykathie7129]

Love the arched windows in the sunroom adds a feminine addition to the square angles of the house.

[@loricolwick1432]

I agree about the bathrooms, if someone rips them out, we will hunt them down!! This is such an amazing home!! What a bargain!! It is tempting to uproot the whole family for this one!!

[@susanschultz1762]

Beautiful!! Thank you for showing us!! I have a 1924 Chicago bungalow, it has french doors, 10 foot ceilings, floor trim, picture rail, and thick crown molding. All in oak. It also has a brick fireplace with built-in oak bookcases on each side (with glass doors). And of course, all oak floors. It's a fraction of the size of the Arkansas house, but it's my piece of heaven. There are 80,000 bungalows in Chicago, the only problem is, you'd have to have at least $350,000 to buy one. That house would be between $750,000 and a million in Chicago, depending on the neighborhood.

[@OurRestorationNation]

Oh I know. Don’t you just wish you could magically transport one of the affordable beauty’s to Chicago!!

[@susanschultz1762]

@@OurRestorationNation YES! Or better yet, move to some beautiful small town and buy a beautiful old house. That's my retirement dream. Thank you for showing these old houses, it literally sooths my soul to see such beauty.

[@sherryporter8647]

This place is incredible! Please let the right people get it 😱.

[@duanehaaland2287]

@@melanievoisin9900 I guess I'm the RIGHT person. Love vintage houses. This one in particular. The woodwork and the lighting are special. The only room that needs updating is the kitchen. Needs gut rehab. No it will not be "period appropriate" kitchen.

[@rondadepenbusch8152]

It’s well worth the price !!! It’s absolutely beautiful!!! I love everything about it !!!

[@pattimessenger6214]

I love prairie style houses. I love the woodwork. I love the stonework. I love the beautiful tile! I love all of the original fixtures! That house looks like the way a warm bear hug feels!

[@shellydehart8217]

I think I’m in love. I’ve kinda heard about these Prairie houses but didn’t realize they were also Craftsman style also. This home has my kind of taste. I can’t believe no one ever painted the wood. ( which today everyone paints it) It’s absolutely gorgeous of a house. Of course I’d have to get rid of some off the wallpaper n change that one bathroom more into its period of time. I can’t believe the asking price. I thought for sure it would of been close to a million. I’m so thankful that this house is still standing n barely been retouched. Makes me want to move to Arkansas. ♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍👍

[@laurelh7536]

I didn't have high expectations when I saw this exterior, but this is one of the most beautiful houses you've shown!

[@reneewulf6912]

I'm totally in love with this house! What a beauty!!

[@nocount1]

I can't believe the prices of some of these beauties! Coming from NYC and now DC/Baltimore area, these are what unreasonable dreams are made of!!

[@sallygoble619]

This is my favorite of any house you have shown; I love Prairie style.

[@lisalackas4036]

It's a very beautifully exquisite home with all that woodwork! I love the wood. The only thing I'd have to change are those bathroom floors.

[@craigmurphy1618]

That limestone exterior is the best feature. I can just imagine what it would look later like after a good cleaning or sandblasting.

[@jamesswanson1915]

We love how you get so excited to show the houses!! Love this house!!!

[@robinpayne8916]

Lordy! Never had a tornado through there! Such a beauty! I see the buyers are from California. I hope they don’t remodel! That house is the most beautiful house I have ever seen.

[@normaharrod5337]

Wow, I never heard of prairie style homes. So cool. Yes it does look like it was built yesterday.

[@Elizkleincaz]

Omg Prairie/Arts and Crafts style is my favorite. i would kill for this house. It is gorgeous 😭

[@CherylSimser]

Love, love, love this house! I could not believe the price. It spoke peace and relaxation to me, oh, and Christmas with lots of candles, sparkle, and the smell of food cooking. That fireplace area, wow, just wow and the bathroom fixtures, so gorgeous !! Congrats to the buyer, this is a gem!

[@jeffreybundy4095]

I'm watching again. That porch would be used for all sorts of things. Winter themed dinner parties to name a few. I absolutely love that nook. I really hope the person or people who bought that place truly understand what an amazing gem they have right now. Please be kind to her. She's incredible just the way she is right now. Jeff's wife is crying now because it's not here to love and adore. Right now. 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

[@AlohaLowah]

This house is breathtaking to die for stunning!!!

[@elizabethreavill8377]

This style house has always been my dream house. If I was the owner I could never sell this house it is beyond beautiful. Love, love, love this treasure of a home. Thank you so much for the video.

[@mmcq3360]

Oh my gosh! I grew up in a Prairie Style home In KC! It was mayor Brice Smith’s home. It was gorgeous, but it was 1921. It was on the Hyde Park home tour. ❤

[@judemelroses9920]

Currently Restoring my 1911 Craftsman house. Awesome content and thank you for posting this video. It gives me an insight of interior design fixtures and such. ✨

[@LadyBama]

I would redo that “master bathroom” to match the house and the other bathrooms. I love this house.💚💚💚

[@neighborhoodbooksgifts4190]

I love this!!!!!!!!!! It should get historical property status so any changes have to be back to even more original. What a treasure!!

[@virginiasoskin9082]

I LOVE prairie style and arts and crafts. OMG. So glad this home sold. OOOO, the square cut outs in the panelling is gorgeous; it reminds me of the Gamble house. Gorgeous Inglenook.

[@nicolewood4038]

😍😍😍 Imagine if the original wallpaper were intact. I would love to have this house!!!

[@littlecrookedhouse]

My dream home. I've loved this style architecture for many years, and the price for this house is amazingly good considering how many details are original to the place.

[@starz0120]

Watching your videos make me like old houses, even if I like modern homes.

[@susangrande8142]

I own books about bungalow period house architecture, details, and style, and this is what’s affectionately called a bunga-mansion! 😍 It could be in my books! That woodwork! 😘 Those amazing original lights! 💗. I believe the number buttons on the windows are there so people can identify what storm windows go to what fixed windows. I assume the storm window hangers are also still on the exterior window frames. I also believe it has the higher ceilings because it’s in Arkansas, with the broiling hot summers, and they’d help the house stay cooler in the heat, along with the fans in the attic. What a great beauty!! 😍😍

[@judemelroses9920]

It certainly huge. I'm interested on whom built this gem. Btw: You should vlog short stories about your design book. It will be a treat for the historical loving society.✨

[@kennethmclean3679]

Thank you for sharing an arts and crafts style, FLW inspired home. These are my favourites. Enjoy your videos.

[@angelamalner5174]

THE PRICE OMG. My stomach dropped. I love in LA. You can't buy an 800sq condo here for that price.

[@markmedley6849]

Me too. That house is pocket change. I think they could have gotten a lot more. The California people must be thrilled!

[@joycemarie9702]

Oh my goodness……beautiful home 🏡…. I have always dreamed of living in a home as beautiful as this house! Thank for sharing this with all of your viewers!!! I would love to see it furnished!

[@twistoffate4791]

You can't train people to do what she does as a natural born tour guide. She could do this on TV, if she doesn't already.

[@jenaemarieAZ]

So true!!! She has such an inviting and positive composure. (I think that’s the beauty queen in her!)

[@edithd4613]

Laine is very knowledgable so it is a great basis for her natural and engaging presentation skills!

[@stevers62]

Just discovered your channel. Painfully beautiful homes that I just long for. Thanks for doing full tours, including attics. I am now a subscriber.

[@kaybonette]

I think you just sold this house! Someone will be in escrow in a day or two. Thanks so much for the wonderful tour!

[@duanehaaland2287]

I bought it Closed March 3rd

[@jeannewise8779]

@@duanehaaland2287 Congratulations!

[@elainejones4585]

OMG! That is the most beautiful property! And the price is unbelievable! That fireplace area! Those windows!

[@Sillygrl925]

My jaw dropped at the price! Wow oh wow! ❤️❤️❤️

[@debbiefromOhio]

the "like" button is not enough for this! I LOVE this home. I sure wish I could just pick up and move. It is gorgeous! Congrats to the new homeowner, he certainly got a gem. ... and I subscribed to your channel - I would love to see more of this! I love historic homes and hate to see them abandoned, neglected, "made-over", etc. Thank you!

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you for subscribing Debbie. Stay tuned. Our goal is to put our a video once every week or so.

[@moochops2]

Hi! Scotland calling! This is such a stunning home and has almost a feel of Charles Rennie Mackintosh about it. Love your channel! 😻

[@cooneywi]

This house is beautiful! We had numbered windows when I was growing up. It was how my dad matched the screen windows or storm windows, depending on the season. It had the same type of button as shown in your video.

[@rongreen8485]

That house in Seattle would sell for 8 million. Beautiful home and original inside and out. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

In the 13 hrs since posting the price has gone up $50,000

[@tanyaseeley9867]

I live in Seattle too and have been dreaming about the house for sale at 618 W Highland Dr. Look it up on John L. Scott. I can't believe if we lived in Arkansas we'd get it for a couple thousand.

[@crush42mash6]

I definitely love your knowledge of the old houses, man they have character, 3 inch front door is crazy! Nowadays you lean on the friggin door and you’re going through it almost. 🇨🇦

[@bobina05]

This is my dream home. If I ever win the lottery, while I may not be able to find a home like that on the West coast I would replicate it the best I could. All that wood is amazing and the mica light fixtures...amazing!

[@bobina05]

Honestly they could ask at least $500,000 for this home and it would be worth it.

[@tamaradavis2276]

The wallpapers are amazing throughout; that house is a character, oozing personality.

[@virginiamoss7045]

The wallpapers and borders are nice but not true to the style of the house; they and the window treatments are 1980s style.

[@Jeannified]

OMG, this home is absolutely amazing!!!

[@cynthiahanas7003]

What a Gem! Beautiful!

[@markjohnston3502]

Lovely house. Well-maintained, too. When it was built in 1911 - Helena was still the place to be thanks to the Mississippi River that runs along with the town. I recall seeing many period-style houses around there so the wealth was evident back then.

[@barbaraness4507]

Beautiful woodwork is my absolute comfort zone, With all the original fixtures and details allowing nature to flow is so welcoming!

[@angellavalence1183]

This house is stunning! Anyone would be crazy to change anything about it. I hope the right family purchases this home and appreciates the beauty of it just as it is. My gosh it’s gorgeous!!!

[@kck9742]

Well, I WOULD change that hideous wallpaper and some of the window treatments and the carpet. But that's okay because they're not original.

[@magdaleanam.6953]

She is so Gorgeous! I would live there is a heartbeat. I pray whoever purchases this haus will keep it the way she is.

[@duanehaaland2287]

I assure you I plan to respect all the details and keep it as is. The Buyer

[@magdaleanam.6953]

@@duanehaaland2287 That is so wonderful! I am happy someone with heart for this haus has purchased it. May you have many years of happiness and joy.

[@lindareyes6799]

This has to be one of my favorite houses

[@melindadouglas1673]

She did a great job with this home tour! Stunning home!

[@tammymurphy2707]

Oh, yes please!!! Obviously a well cared for home❤️

[@adelarodriguez4029]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

[@heru-deshet359]

I'm in love. Some parts are Frank Lloyd Wrightish and the craft is exquisite! I would have to install an elevator though. My wife can't do stairs.

[@MissBelinha]

This house is amazing. So much charm and character there. I hope whoever moves in doesn't ruin it.

[@duanehaaland2287]

No problem I will NOT ruin it. I am in total awe of the period details. The Buyer