This is how to restore a Victorian. 1888 beauty in St. Joseph, MO. 4bds, 4ba, 5,062 sq ft, $765k.
Front doors open to a small foyer that completely surrounded by wood and amazing floor tile.
Gorgeous glass, millwork and ceiling. Can you imagine if some fool came in and painted this white?
The entrance is a stunner- stairs are so beautiful, as well as the fireplace, floor, windows, and light fixture. This would've been the place for callers to wait. I believe it would be called the reception room, rather than a keeping room.
Very large sitting room is on the other side of the entrance hall.
This home is so well-preserved and restored, it's like a jewel.
Across the hall there's a magnificent dining room. Look at the inlaid in the floor.
Incredible fireplace.
Beautiful fame parlor. I would dance thru this home, it's so beautiful.
Directly off the game parlor there's a roomy vintage 1/2 bath. This is like stepping in time.
They did their very best w/the kitchen. Victorian kitchens are tricky to configure sometimes. But, all of the original wood is here and they put the stove, sink, etc., in that alcove. The black does imitate an old cast iron stove.
Out here, the cabinet looks original, and they put a farm sink in the island.
Going upstairs, there's a beautiful stained glass window on the landing, and look at that wood ceiling. When you reach the top, there's another landing, plus gorgeous arched doorways and wainscoting.
I must say that this large, primary is one classy bedroom. It is stunning.
And, it even has doors to a private terrace.
This bath. Now, this is how you redo a Victorian bath. The shower has similar new tile that is close to what it may have looked like originally, the fixtures are reproduction, and the door is non-invasive looking clear glass. This is classy- it's an en-suite, which you don't see much in older homes.
The closet is as beautiful as any modern closet could ever be.
Linen closet in the hall.
Wow, look at this room- it has an absinthé holder.
Very smart looking bedroom with dark wood.
Another vintage shower room.
Stairs to the staff quarters. Fridge & microwave in the corner. Good idea, b/c it's probably a hike down to the kitchen if you're hungry at night.
The bedrooms are plainer up here.
There's another lovely bath. I wonder if the tiny sauna conveys. Shoot, I don't even know if I could get in there. It looks like it's for a child.
This home is huge. Look at all the a/c units.
Nice brick garage.
1.57 acre lot provides lots of privacy around the house.
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