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50 Gorgeous Houses That Look Too Perfect To Be Real
Interview With Expert
Many of us carry a vision of what our dream home would look like. For some, it’s all about soft pastel colors and calming vibes, while others dream of bold, vibrant interiors that really pop. Whatever your style, it’s always fascinating to look at homes that already exist—homes that showcase creativity in ways we might not have even thought of.
And Instagram pages like Lovely Old Homes do just that—they share some homes that ooze character, history, and charm in every corner. So, whether you're in the middle of a renovation or just love to daydream about your future home, keep scrolling and dive into our curated collection of their most breathtaking homes. Don't miss our interview with a seasoned interior designer who specializes in bringing the timeless charm of old homes back to life.
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#1
Andrew Warner Home Circa 1890, Features A Beautiful Onion Domed Tower And Is One Of Ogden, Utah’s Most Reconizable Homes
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#2
Circa 1908, Two Story Brick Beauty Victorian Eclectic Cottage
#3
Circa 1886, The Dominating Feature Of This Queen Anne Victorian Style House Is Its Three Story Turret
#4
Happy Tudor Tuesday Circa 1936
#5
Eautiful 1921 Story Book Tudor
#6
1924 Storybook Style Home In The Westmoreland Place Historic District In Salt Lake City
#7
This Blue Beauty Is A One And A Half Story Gable Roof Victorian Eclectic Circa 1895, With Fish Scale Wood Shingle Siding In The Gables
#8
Arnett-Fullen House Also Known As The Gingerbread House. Construction Started In 1877 And Was Completed By 1882
#9
Charles Denton/Edmund Bock House Circa 1902 Is A One- And One-Half Story Victorian Cottage On A Corner Lot With A Beautiful Corner Entry Is From A Pattern Book Design
#10
1892 Two Story Victorian Red Brick Beauty With Wonderful Woodwork Details Especially In The Gables
#11
Circa 1905, Victorian Cottage Cutie With Beautiful Gables
#12
Salt Lake City - The Henry Dinwoodey House, Circa 1890, Is A Late Victorian House That Was Designed By My Favorite Utah Architect Richard Kletting
#13
1890 Turret Beauty With Wonderful Stone Details, The Long Windows On The Turret Are My Favorite
#14
Smyth Mansion Circa 1889, Designed By S.t. Whitaker, The Mansion Is A Good Example Of Victorian Eclectic Style
#16
The Knight-Allen House Built In 1899, Victorian Eclectic Beauty
#17
1889 Victorian With A Beautiful Bay And Pretty Gingerbread Details
#18
One Of My Favorites Victorian Cottage Cutie Circa 1901
#19
1934 Ivy 🌱 Covered Cape Cod Cutie
Pittsburgh rare 1 year ago
This place gives me all the good and peaceful vibes. Would move there tomorrow if I could afford it
#20
Circa 1899, This Queen Anne Victorian Two Story Has Beautiful Woodwork With A Large Main Gable, With Projecting Front And Side Gabled Bays
Rich Black 1 year ago
i especially like the petite tea table and chairs on the front porch. one of the nicest small houses here.
#21
Revisited This Adorable 1902 Victorian Cottage Cutie
#22
Victorian Cottage One And One Half Story, Circa 1901
#23
Beautiful 1906 Two-Story With Unpainted Brick. The Circular Detail Around The Front Window Is So Unique Along With Brick Trim
#24
1912 Victorian Eclectic Cottage Cutie
#25
The Pumpkin House Located On 300 S & 800 East In Salt Lake City
#26
Throwback Thursday To Last Summer - Circa 1936 Brick Tudor Beauty With Pretty Details
#27
One And One Half Story Victorian Eclectic Cottage Circa 1894, Is Beautiful With Its Elaborate Woodwork
Rich Black 1 year ago
stop describing everything as "eclectic". and what's with all the boxes? are they getting pranked with deliveries by someone?
#28
The Swamp Cooler On The Front Has Been Removed! (See 2nd Pic From 2021). This Home Is One Of My Favorites, It Is Gorgeous
#29
Circa 1890, This Victorian Cottage Was Originally Built As A Chapel And Parsonage For A Small Danish Lutheran Congregation
#30
The Wymer Apartment Building, Circa 1937 Is One Of Salt Lake City’s Best Examples Of Art Moderne Architecture
#31
Circa 1891, This Victorian Eclectic Has A Main Hip Roof And Projecting Front And North Gabled Bays
#32
Circa 1896, This Home Is Known As 'The Purple Lady' Or The Sampson House. The Home Has Been Owned By The Same Family Since The 1940's
#33
An Adorable Grey Victorian Cottage Cutie Circa 1904
Rich Black 1 year ago
the disheveled roman blinds in the front window and landscaping disaster suggest a horror story inside.
#34
Carl M. Neuhausen House Circa 1901, Is Designed In Chateauesque Style By Architect And Owner Carl M. Neuhausen. The Home Was Listed On The National Register Of Historic Places In 1980
#35
1894 Blue Beauty The Neighbor To The Apartment Posted Yesterday. Both Architectural Styles Are So Different And Beautiful
#36
1895 Victorian Brick Beauty
#37
The Simon Bamberger Home, Also Known As Gardner Manor, Was Built In The 1880s. Its Architectural Style Has Been Described As A Transitional "Pre-Victorian, Neo-Greek Revival" Type
#38
1910 Victorian Cottage Cutie With Original Brick And Beautiful Fish Scale Shingles
#39
Circa 1908, Which Has Elements Of Craftsman And Neoclassical Styles
#40
His Victorian Eclectic Style Home With Queen Anne And Eastlake Features Was Built In 1890, For Charles Baldwin,
#41
Happy Mansard Monday Circa 1891
#42
Circa 1891, This Two Story Victorian Eclectic Home Has A Front Bay With Unique Rounded Corner Windows
#43
Doll House Cottage Cutie Circa 1927
#44
Bungalow Brick Beauty Circa 1905, With A Gold Eagle On Top 🦅 Near The U Of U Currently For Sale
Marcellus II 1 year ago
I think the striking thing is that with about 5000 universities and colleges in the USA, and almost half of the unies named "U of XYZ" (and most of other half "XYZ U"), there's a single U of U(tah)!!
#45
Circa 1890, This One Story Victorian Electic Cottage Was Red Brick, But Has Been Painted
#46
Circa 1896, This Blond Brick Beauty Victorian Cottage Has A Hip Roof With A Gabled Front Porch
#47
Pretty Pink Victorian Circa 1891
#48
Circa 1900 One And One Half Story Victorian Eclectic Cottage With A Beautiful Original Unpainted Front Door
#49
Originally Built In 1900, This Fire Station Was Remodeled In 1940 Into Art Moderne Style
#50
Love This 1898 One And One Half Story Victorian Cottage Cutie With The Original Front Door And Nice Details
#51
Victorian Cottage Cutie, Circa 1892
Rich Black 1 year ago
this looks sinister. keep the girl scouts from going her to sell their cookies.
#52
This Home Is An Important Example Of Carpenter Gothic Style, Built About 1884, By Thomas Quale
#53
1928 American Bungalow With Beautiful Brickwork, Low Sloping Gable Roof & Leaded Glass Windows
#54
Lizzie Sutton House, Is An Example Of Victorian Eclectic Architecture, Built In 1903, This House Was Owned By Lizzie Sutton Until 1934
#55
1917 Bungalow Beauty. Love The 🍊 Front Door 🧡
Rich Black 1 year ago
remove the dilapidated stone column, which may have originally supported a gas lamp. call the city to have the sidewalk repaired before someone trips and sues
#56
Circa 1905, This Victorian Eclectic Cottage Has Unpainted Brick, The Original Front Door And Iron Fence, Along With A Curved Front Window
#57
Blue Beauty Two Story Victorian Eclectic Circa 1900
#58
Red Brick Beauty Circa 1901, Sister To The Home Previously Posted A Few Days Ago, Just Perfect
#60
This Victorian Cottage, Circa 1905, Was Most Likely Taken From A Pattern Book. The Front Of The Home Is Covered By A Wide Front Porch With Doric Columns
Rich Black 1 year ago
actuallyy those are "tuscan" columns. here's a link: https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=sRlCAUzq&id=01AAB9D8313384772933EE2F3C63A5461F3D1A5A&thid=OIP.sRlCAUzqOzCZm8tWbpFiEQHaEK&mediaurl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.exploringart.co%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2022%2f07%2f83-Greek-Orders_GRAPHICS_4.jpg&cdnurl=https%3a%2f%2fth.bing.com%2fth%2fid%2fR.b11942014cea3b30999bcb566e916211%3frik%3dWho9H0alYzwv7g%26pid%3dImgRaw%26r%3d0&exph=540&expw=960&q=doric+vs+ionic+columns&FORM=IRPRST&ck=BEF68703ED1F7328CD6ABBFE43538B36&selectedIndex=7&itb=0
#61
1888 Victorian Cottage Cutie
#62
Pretty Pink Cottage Cutie Circa 1929
#63
Bright Brick Beauty Circa 1930
#66
This Small Cottage Circa 1880, Has An L Shaped Floor Plan With Extensions Across The Rear Of The Home
Rich Black 1 year ago
subtle color scheme. place the satellite dish where it can't be seen from the street, please
#67
1901 One Story Pink Victorian Cottage Cutie
#68
This Beautiful Mansion Was Built For Bishop Iverson And His Wife In 1899. Iverson Was The 1st Bishop Of The 2nd Ward In Salt Lake City
#71
Circa 1906, This One And One Half Story Victorian Eclectic Home Is From A Pattern Book Design
#72
1891 Victorian Brick Beauty With Beautiful Details
#73
Happy July 4th 🇺🇸 Victorian Cottage Cutie Circa 1907
Rich Black 1 year ago
i dont think redbud trees are still blooming on the 4th of july. nice home though. front brick walkway is well done.
#74
Architecturally And Historically Significant This 2 ½ Story Victorian Eclectic Was Built In 1898, Designed By Prominent Utah Architect Walter E Ware
#75
Circa 1931
Rich Black 1 year ago
you so seldom see a chimney on the front of a home. and for good reason.
#76
Circa 2005, Newer Home In An Older Salt Lake City Neighborhood It Fits In Well
#77
Bungalow Beauty Circa 1911, With A Low Sloping Roof And Interesting Roof Lines, A Shed Dormer And Exposed Rafter Tails
#78
Circa 1876, Two Story Beauty With Oolitic Limestone
Rich Black 1 year ago
what is the purpose of the vent sprouting out at a 45 degree angle? to allow rainwater to inflitrate? sue your contractor, please
#79
Circa 1939, Yellow Cottage Cutie Which Is 984 Square Feet
#80
Circa 1900, Formerly An Lds Church, Was A Recording Studio, Now The New Home Of The Utah Arts Alliance
#81
Brick Beauty With Many Pretty Details Circa 1929
#82
This Home Was Built In 1906, Purchased By John & Elizabeth Eardley. Originally A Single Family Home, The Home Was Changed To Become A Duplex
#83
Salt Lake City - Central City Area
Rich Black 1 year ago
nope. and have the basement inspected to see if the tree roots are cracking the concrete.
#84
Historic Sarah White House Registered With Both National And Local Historic Districts. Beautiful Arts & Crafts Architecture Built In 1914
#85
Black And White Worker's Cottage Cutie Circa 1901
Rich Black 1 year ago
"we cant take the couch or refrigerator in through the front door, lady. is the back door bigger?"
#87
1899 Shingle Style Two Story Victorian With A Sandstone Foundation Pretty Curved Details On The Left Side And Square Details On The Right Side, Also Another Nice Feature Is The Upper Story Porch
#89
Blue Bay Beauty Circa 1914
Rich Black 1 year ago
i have never seen brick painted robins egg blue before. not in my entire life.
#90
1901 Victorian Home In Salt Lake City That He Restored. I Finally Took Some Photos Of His Home
Rich Black 1 year ago
restoration incomplete. Look through the front window. looks promising though.
#91
900 Sq Ft, Unpainted Victorian Brick Beauty Circa 1896
#92
Georgian Revival Circa 1874, Five Bays Wide With Double Hung Windows And Traditional Shutter Details
#93
Lovelyoldhomes Edited • 217w Circa 1905, Victorian Eclectic Cottage With A Gabled Front Dormer, The Front Porch Has Doric Columns
#94
Eclectic Two-Story Homes Circa 1904,with Turret Front Porches, The Front Gables Have Fish Scale Wood Shingle Siding
Rich Black 1 year ago
too many textures and colors. did one contractor bail on this, and you had to hire another?
#95
Tiny House Tuesday 973 Sq Ft Yellow Brick Victorian Cottage Cutie Circa 1912
#96
Circa 1919 With Pretty Copper Details
#97
John Sandberg Home- Circa 1905, This Brick Cottage Is Most Likely Taken From A Pattern Design Book
Rich Black 1 year ago
i'm going to keep dissing the window air conditioners facing the street.
#98
1896 Victorian Cottage Cutie With Pretty Details
#99
Circa 1893, A New Roof For This Beautiful Lady
#100
Once A Single Family Home Circa 1918, Now A Multi Unit Commercial Property. Surrounded By Large Apartment Buildings On Either Side, It Has Survived
#103
1906 Red Brick Beauty Victorian Cottage Enjoy The Shingle Details In The Gable
#104
Simple Grey Beauty With A Large Bay And A Pretty Yellow Door Circa 1891
Rich Black 1 year ago
why would anyone think the front door looks pretty? it looks industrial.
#105
Circa 1901, This Beautiful Victorian Cottage Was Moved From A Few Lots Over And Incorporated Into The New Development To The Right
#106
Victorian Eclectic Cottage Circa 1906
#107
There's Beauty In Simplicity. Cozy Cottage Circa 1937
#108
1906 Two Story Victorian Eclectic Has So Much Potential
#109
This Victorian Cottage Sits High Atop A Stone Foundation. It Has A Hipped Roof And A Projecting Front Bay. Typical For Victorians The Dormers Have Wood Fish Scale Shingles
#110
Which Do You Prefer? No Paint Or Paint?
#112
Red Brick Beauty Bungalow Duplex Circa 1915
Rich Black 1 year ago
is this something else that was converted into a duplex, or was it born that way?
#113
Adorable Red Brick Victorian Cottage Circa 1914, With A Few Views Of The Keyhole Window
#114
1896 Victorian Cottage Cutie
#115
1895 Victorian Cottage Cutie With A Jerkinhead Roof. The Front Porch Has Beautiful Woodwork Details
Rich Black 1 year ago
front porch is definitely weird. Is it an original feature? what was the architect thinking?
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Lyone Fein 1 year ago
These were really nice to look through. I feel like I learned something, plus got a quick walking tour of beautiful houses. Thank you for posting this list!
Philly Bob 1 year ago
I love a lot of these homes. Especially the cozy smaller ones! I'm surprised (but pleased) to also see the gay pride flags and Biden-Harris signs in Utah though.
Mimi M 1 year ago (edited)
I had a drinking game where I would down a shot every time the post said 'cutie'. I am drunk. And a bit nauseated, though not from the alcohol. (Just kidding, guys! Though the sentiment is true.)
nottheactualphoto 1 year ago
Yes. "Cutie" was gross after the first one. Some kind of semi-competent sales-speak.
Load More Replies... Lyone Fein 1 year ago
These were really nice to look through. I feel like I learned something, plus got a quick walking tour of beautiful houses. Thank you for posting this list!
Philly Bob 1 year ago
I love a lot of these homes. Especially the cozy smaller ones! I'm surprised (but pleased) to also see the gay pride flags and Biden-Harris signs in Utah though.
Mimi M 1 year ago (edited)
I had a drinking game where I would down a shot every time the post said 'cutie'. I am drunk. And a bit nauseated, though not from the alcohol. (Just kidding, guys! Though the sentiment is true.)
nottheactualphoto 1 year ago
Yes. "Cutie" was gross after the first one. Some kind of semi-competent sales-speak.
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