There are Instagram accounts for almost everything, also specialized in architecture. One of them is @fortheloveofoldhouses which, as its name indicates, aims to “connect lovers of old houses with their dreams.” And if you are passionate about colonial architecture or typical American suburban houses. This is your type of content! Of course, if you also dream of living in one of them, prepare your wallet because these homes are made for a privileged few. Below, we review some of the houses with the most personality that you can find in their feed.
This divine 13th century châteaux is located in the Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is a 2,000 square meter building spread over 15 rooms and large classic halls full of paintings, tapestries and chandeliers. It is also part of a 5-hectare estate surrounded by forest with two swimming pools, an outdoor dining room and a tennis court. This family castle is located just 17 kilometers from Geneva and is for sale for 12 million euros!
This house would seem like something out of a story... if Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs had won the lottery. Among the rolling prairies of the American Midwest sits this 900-square-meter mansion with two very large suites and three bathrooms. The highlight of this home is its interior that integrates with nature in the sinuous shapes of its wooden staircase, the textures of materials such as granite and the predominance of ocher, green and white tones. This house, which could have been designed by Jaques Couëlle
or César Manrique, also has a heated pool and outdoor training area. Its sale price is 5.5 million euros.
Back on the east coast, we found this curious rustic cabin in North Carolina. With 150 meters spread over 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home is designed for families looking for a quiet permanent or weekend retreat in a rural area. Built in 1847 and subjected to several renovations, inside the cabin it has parquet, a stone fireplace, wooden beams and a decoration that could be said austere, in addition to an enviable porch! The 3.5 hectare plot has a barn and trail for horse riding, which you can enjoy if you have 800,000 euros in the bank.
Near Galway, in Ireland, sits this old country house. It is a construction from the year 1900 with everything you need to spend a relaxed life by the sea. This small home is distributed in an open-plan kitchen, living room and dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The jewel in the crown is, without a doubt, the large window at the back gained in the last extension. It can be yours for 600,000 euros.
