If you like houses with history, then this one might be for you. The Burell House is one of the original homestead houses built in Texas. It dates back to 1846, when the small city of Castroville was founded outside San Antonio. It ... Keep Reading
The Plantation House from “The Notebook” in South Carolina
The Notebook isn't just a movie for people who love Nicholas Sparks novels and tear-jerky romantic dramas. It's also a favorite with those of us who love houses! Ryan Gosling played Noah Calhoun, a poor boy courting a rich girl named ... Keep Reading
An Antique Cape with Center Chimney For Sale in New Hampshire
A reader named Donna told me about this Antique Cape, which was built in 1784 on the historic village green of Mason, New Hampshire. Although it's been updated over the years, it still has the kinds of details that old-house fans love, ... Keep Reading
House Tour: An Updated Log Cabin in Pennsylvania
I love hearing from readers about their own houses. This updated log cabin from the 1790s in Berks County, Pennsylvania, belongs to Patrick, who bought it in 2009. He says, "The house had a ton of charm, from the painted Pennsylvania ... Keep Reading
The House from “The Man Without a Face” in Maine
This house perched above the rocky coastline of Deer Isle, Maine, is famous for several reasons: 1) It was built in 1896 for landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. 2) It was designed by William Ralph Emerson, who originated the ... Keep Reading