Queen anne house exterior

August Scheele House, Elgin, IL 1894 - Queen Anne style

The asymmetrical facade, multiple gables, bay window, and wrap-around porches are all characteristics of the Queen Anne style of architecture

In the heart of the garden district, this 1880 Queen Anne Italianate by Thomas Sully has hosted symphony concerts, Mardi Gras events, & galas in the gorgeous living spaces. This home boasts many historical features from the original inlaid floors, grand staircase, original fireplaces, wainscoting, pocket doors, soaring ceilings, original light fixtures, gas lanterns, & ornate doors. Updated bathrooms & gourmet kitchen. Carriage house, courtyard, oversized garage, & off-street parking.

We all have an idea of what our dream house should look like, and to each and every one of us, the image is very different. To some, it’s a charming little cottage at the end of a lane in some tiny little village; to others - it’s a stunning townhouse in Manhattan, but we bet none of us thought of these interesting houses that we’ve gathered in our list as their top pick! Not that they are ugly - far from it! - but that these are such unique houses, they defy all the laws of common taste…

Get to know the "grand old ladies" of architecture—Victorian houses. These richly designed structures are beautiful, with colorful details and trim.

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Jesse on Instagram: “S Main St, Findlay Ohio. This eclectic home was constructed in the late 19th century as a Queen Anne Victorian. The strong Neo Classical…”