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Country Listings
Save This House!
Country Living contributor and peeling wallpaper enthusiast
Elizabeth Finkelstein (@circahouses) is eager for someone to restore
this 19th-century Victorian gem to its original glory. Any takers?➤Denison, TX $149,900
Located about 75 miles from Dallas, this small-ish town (population:
24,380) is known as the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower. These days,
it’s home to a bustling historic district, as well as this 4,162-square-foot
circa-1892 Victorian featuring original hardwood floors, stained glass
windows, two dining rooms, front and rear parlors, five bedrooms, and
four bathrooms. Does it need a lot of TLC? Absolutely. But take it a room
at a time, and you will get plenty of twang for your buck.
Agent: Brandy Landon; milestonepremierproperties.com“ ‘Less is more’ is
not the way of this
Victorian. It’s full of
whimsical details
crying out for a play-
ful color scheme.”“If you can find a
banister like this that
hasn’t been painted,
you’ve struck gold.”“This wouldn’t be
Texas without wide-
plank shiplap!”
she says. “It’s prob-
ably original and
definitely a keeper.”“A sense of humor
is critical—especially
when taking on a
fixer-upper. This mock
historical plaque
(see listing for details!)
counterbalances
seriously beautiful
original front doors.
DISPLAY
OLD HOUSE
PRIDE!
Elizabeth’s new line of
goods allows old house
lovers to root for
architectural underdogs.
(Pennants $28 each;
circaoldhouses.com)In addition to
pennants, the
line includes
t-shirts, pins,
and more.HOMEIMAGESCOURTESYO
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