Doors Of These ​Victorian Homes Open To Modern Living: How Much House

ACROSS AMERICA — Victorian architecture came to prominence in the early 1900s when developments in manufacturing made it possible to create turrets, scalloped shingles and scrolled brackets.

At the time, these “show off” houses bore little resemblance to the straight lines of the houses that came before. They joyful houses with asymmetrical floor plans were often painted in multiple colors, had bold upper-story by windows, fancy latticework and steep gabled roofs.

This week in How Much House, we look at three distinctly different Victorian homes in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island.

Massachusetts | $575,000

10 Stevens St., Marlborough
Listed by: Wilson Group | Keller Williams Realty, Chestnut Hill
Square feet: 2,309
Acreage: 0.15 acre
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 (1 full)
Year built: 1889

Locally beloved as the “Brigham House,” this Queen Anne Victorian has been historically recognized and lovingly restored and updated and has “a level of charm and craftsmanship rarely seen today,” according to the real estate listing.

The house features classic Victorian details like a wrap-around porch, and lattice detail. Flourishes inside are found in chandeliers, medallions, etched and stained glass, pocket doors, newel posts, moldings and the mantled fireplace.

A walk-up attic offers storage and expansion potential. The home has a private side porch, patio and back yard, and a four-car driveway. Peek inside for more photos.

New Jersey | $949,000

41 Kings Highway, Washington Township
Listed by: Shawn Vanwingerden | Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Square feet: 4,859
Acreage: 8.73 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4 (3 full)
Year built: 1995

This modern Victorian home has all the classic lines of those built in the Progressive Era more than 100 years ago, but also many things those homes did not — for one thing, a 25-yard lap pool in the back yard that’s an entertainment center in its own right.

The formal living and dining room spaces have elegant molding and are separated by two impressive columns. The spacious primary suite offers sweeping views of the entire property — the sitting room alone has eight windows and a stunning domed ceiling. A 6-foot circular jetted tub sits in a bay window in the ensuite bath which also has a 4-foot-by-4-foot shower with dual heads.

The finished attic space provides an extra-large bonus room. Peek inside for more photos.

Rhode Island | $749,000

585 Natick Ave., Cranston
Listed by: Michelle Cartwright | RE/MAX River’s Edge
Square feet: 2,592
Acreage: 3.26 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3 (all full)
Year built: 2003

Located on a private road, this Victorian-style home offers privacy and a paradise for nature lovers. The open oak foyer and grand staircase with an inlaid hardwood motif that’s carried out throughout the home provide an immediate wow factor.

The hub of the home is the chef’s kitchen, which is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a pantry and a center island that opens to the fireplace living room. Other noteworthy details include a grand oak dining room and a bright spa-like sun room or home office with its own deck.

The gabled, turreted home has multiple decks, walk-in closets with a generous amount of storage space, and a full basement with music room and closets. Peek inside for more photos.

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