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Howdy, folks! 1975's Good House comes to you from Fairfield County, Connecticut, and, while being generally cute on the outside is definitely dated on the inside (in, like a great way.)

This 4 bed, 4 bath 5300 square foot little chateau isn't cheap - it'll run you just under $900K, but what it lacks in affordability it makes up in charm. Reminiscent of the mountain houses of the Alps (but a lot bigger, in true American tradition), this home looks as if it's jumped off the pages of a children's fairytale. 


Despite being built in 1975, a lot of the house aims for a late 19th century vibe, featuring stained glass and gingerbread-esque decor and cabinetry. (Of course, it executes that aesthetic goal in a very 1970s way.)

Ignoring the weird office chair, the house gives off old-school farmhouse vibes - especially via the rustic wood floor, lighting fixtures, and ceiling beams. 

In some ways, the owners were pretty good at executing their 19th century look, aided by a handful of well-curated antiques and a lovely stained glass window. 

However, this house is definitely tacky and despite its good bones and lovely architecture needs some serious upgrades - make no mistake about that. Check out this wood paneled dining room. Not a pretty sight and I like wood paneling. 

For you pink bathtub enthusiasts, there's something for you, too: 

Still, despite these flaws, the siting is absolutely picturesque: 

Even if you're not a fan of time capsule houses, you have to admit that this house (including the way it manages to fit in a 3 car garage with grace) is deeply, deeply cute, which is why it makes the cut as our good house of 1975. 


Link to Listing: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/12-Stillwater-Ln_Weston_CT_06883_M36936-08004


Comments

Anonymous

I'm like half certain my sister's childhood friend lived in that house 25 years ago. The bucolic setting comes at a price though because Weston is in the middle of nowhere. Also I recall it always downpouring and being gloomy whenever we went there, thus we referred to the town as "Deepest, Darkest Weston."

Henry Curtis

this place rules, needed updates aside