It's the outside that matters
If this main house and guest cottage aren't the definition of fabulosity, then I'm not sure what is. Red brick crawling with ivy and surrounded by a lush expanse of green - we're not in Kansas anymore, are we Toto? But yes, like all of my other houses, this one is in the smack dab middle of Houston. I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't even have to live IN this house, just sitting outside on the lawn would be enough for me. Couldn't you imagine yourself lawn bowling or playing ladder golf in the evenings with a party of people?
This compound was originally built in 1931. I actually am having a really hard time deciding whether I like the main house or guest cottage better. Just to satiate your curiosity, I've also included some of the interior snapshots. But really, the outside is what it's all about.
PS - The photographer did an awesome job of choosing to take pictures of this compound at dusk, don't you think?
This compound was originally built in 1931. I actually am having a really hard time deciding whether I like the main house or guest cottage better. Just to satiate your curiosity, I've also included some of the interior snapshots. But really, the outside is what it's all about.
PS - The photographer did an awesome job of choosing to take pictures of this compound at dusk, don't you think?
OH. WOW. Stunning! I agree about taking the photos at dusk - it looks so good in that light.
ReplyDeleteI always have this thing for a book shelf around a fireplace! So warm, cozy, and inviting! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteI certainly wouldn't mind living in a house like this... so warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you, the exterior takes the cake. I would actually never think that the interior is for this houes - so different in style and not nearly as refined.
ReplyDeleteLove the dusk shots, really give the house and extra sense of warmth and comfort.
Great find, cannot believe that it is right in the middle of a large city! What a perfect oasis!
Two houses in one? And each is prettier than the other! Wow, I mean, my jaw has hit the floor, these are so pretty. I'll be honest though, as awesome as they look (and they do!), the buildings I see in the background take away the magic for me... I'd just have to move the houses to the country. :)
ReplyDeleteamazing! I want my house to be like that! Lovely blog! Very cool posts! Come by and let's follow each other<3
ReplyDeletethis is a gorgeous house
ReplyDeleteOMG ruth, you're so right about the fabulosity of this! These are seriously so amazing, I would love to live there and the outside pics with the lights are really cool
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oh my goodness i need to move into this place ASAP. i love the wood shingles and pretty much everything else about it. + dusk happens to be my most favorite time of day!
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love this place <3
ReplyDeleteYou get two for one? What in the world? I would definitely take it . . . though I may need to string up some little white lights outside . . . :)
ReplyDelete*sigh* You had me at guest cottage...
ReplyDeletethis is so amazing.
ReplyDeleteYes, those dusk pictures...just wow
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, what a lovely place. The shots at dusk do look a bit magical...love it. Thanks for the birthday wish girl!
ReplyDeletexo erica
Oh...em....gee! I can see why you can't decide which one is better! And yes...the effect of the dusk lighting is gorge!
ReplyDeleteThe landscaping here blows my mind- I have never seen such perfectly kept climbing ivy.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful place!! i want to live here haha
ReplyDeleteThis place looks beautiful!
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I will just stay outside if I have this place. Such amazing pick. And yes, you are right, the photographer is genius to take that shot when the house is lit! Pinning it.
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