This charming Victorian home, located in Two Rivers, showcases classic 19th-century architecture with its spacious wraparound porch and ornate details. Built over a century ago, this 5-6 bedroom residence features a grand foyer with a striking staircase, a cozy living room with a fireplace, and a stately dining room. Recent updates include an oversized 4+ car garage and a half carriage house, ideal for modern living. Offered at $175,000, the home invites new owners to restore and add personal touches to this historically significant property. The layout includes a main floor bedroom and several bedrooms upstairs, emphasizing both style and functionality in a well-preserved historic setting.

Historic Home Exterior

A large historic American home with classic Victorian architectural elements sits on a spacious, verdant lawn. The house displays a distinctive green shingle siding on the upper story contrasted with painted pale yellow on the lower level. An ornate round window above the porch adds a unique decorative touch. The wraparound porch is adorned with delicate white wooden spindles and decorative brackets, enhancing the vintage charm. Mature birch trees frame the property, offering shade across the front yard. The setting includes a detached garage and neighboring stately homes, suggesting a well-established, picturesque neighborhood.

Historic Victorian Exterior

A charming Victorian-style home with a distinctive combination of green and white exterior paint. The upper portion features fish scale shingles in a soft green hue, while the lower half displays horizontal siding painted white. Multiple rooflines and a turret topped with a pointed finial add architectural interest. The wrap-around porch with intricate white railing and decorative trim provides inviting outdoor space. Mature trees cast dappled shadows on the manicured front lawn, and the driveway leads to a detached garage. The house blends classic Victorian elegance with a serene suburban setting under a bright blue sky.

Front Yard and Exterior

A historic two-story home with white and green siding stands prominently on a well-maintained lawn. The house’s roof has multiple gables, and a brick chimney rises from the center. A paved walkway leads up to the porch steps, which are enclosed by a simple railing. The yard features a seating area with a black metal table and chairs, accompanied by a large closed umbrella. To the side, a vintage-style playground swing adds a nostalgic touch. Mature trees provide shade, and neighboring homes offer a suburban backdrop, reflecting a blend of historic and classic American neighborhood charm.

Front Porch Entrance

Wooden front porch with a rustic, aged aesthetic characterized by worn blue-gray floorboards and white scalloped siding that reflects traditional craftsmanship. A white door with a lace curtain behind the glass panel adds a vintage, homey charm. The door is complemented by an old-fashioned bronze doorknob and a mail slot. Floral wall decor and a brass lantern-style wall sconce flank the door, enhancing the historic ambience. Two sets of windows with white frames look out over the porch, inviting natural light while maintaining symmetry. The ceiling shows beadboard paneling, contributing to the classic early American architectural style.

Front Porch View

Covered wooden porch with aged, weathered planks and detailed spindle railing runs along the edge. The porch ceiling consists of white wooden panels with ornate trim accents near supporting columns. The view extends over a lush front lawn lined with mature trees and a small shrub, providing ample greenery and shade. Across the street, a large, stately yellow house with white trim and steps leading to its entrance is visible. The atmosphere is serene suburban, blending historic charm with natural surroundings. The overall design emphasizes traditional craftsmanship and outdoor relaxation space.

Garage Exterior

White vinyl siding covers the entire structure, giving it a clean, modern look. The two-car garage door is centered on the front and features a traditional paneled design, painted white to match the siding. To the right side of the garage door, a single window with a grid pattern allows natural light into the interior. The concrete driveway in front leads to a neatly trimmed lawn. Tall plants and shrubs line the side of the garage, softening the sharp lines of the building. Blue sky and mature trees enhance the suburban peaceful setting.

Garage Exterior and Yard

An aged, detached garage with white stucco walls displays weathered charm, complemented by two sets of doors: one set of large gray garage doors and a pair of green, rustic wooden carriage-style doors with windows. A wheelbarrow and a ladder rest against the structure, adding a practical, utilitarian feel. The yard beside is lush with neatly trimmed grass and bordered by a white wooden fence. Mature trees and shrubbery beset the fence line, casting dappled shadows. The garage roofline includes a small, second-story window framed in red, hinting at additional storage or living space above. The area exudes a quaint, historic rural ambiance.

Wooden Staircase Hall

A warm, vintage entry hall featuring a central wooden staircase with turned balusters and prominent newel posts. The walls are paneled halfway up with rich, medium-toned wood that complements the staircase and dark hardwood flooring, imparting a classic early 20th-century American aesthetic. Natural light filters through a row of tall windows with small leaded glass details on the right side, brightening the corridor adjacent to the stairs. The ceiling is painted white, contrasting softly with the wood tones. Open doorway on the right leads to a wood-paneled study or office area furnished with built-in bookshelves, maintaining the historic charm.

Living Room Entrance

Double wooden framed glass doors open into a spacious living room with rich, dark hardwood floors that extend throughout. The walls are painted a light neutral tone, contrasted by dark wood trim around the windows and at the baseboards. A small horizontal window sits high on the far wall, allowing filtered daylight into the room. On the right side, a vintage floral-patterned upholstered sofa with carved wooden legs adds a touch of classic charm. Dark green, swag-style curtains frame tall windows in the corner, contributing an elegant, historic feel to the otherwise simple and airy room.

Living Room with Bay Windows

The space is anchored by rich, dark hardwood floors that complement the ornate wood trim around the bay windows and doorways. Three tall windows form a curved wall, each draped with sheers topped by deep green velvet swags edged with decorative fringe. An exposed, vintage brass radiator sits under the center window, adding to the historic charm. The double wood and glass doors feature multiple small panes and open into an adjoining room, enhancing the home’s open flow. Neutral wall paint and minimal ceiling fixtures maintain a clean, classic atmosphere, emphasizing the architectural details of this early American home.

Sitting Room Corner

Three tall, narrow windows with ornate white lace curtains topped by deep green, swagged valances create a charming vintage atmosphere. The hardwood flooring exudes warmth with its rich, dark tones, echoing the stained wooden baseboards and window frames, which add a historic architectural touch. An antique cast-iron radiator beneath the central window highlights the home’s age. The room’s walls are painted a soft, light cream, enhancing natural light from a small stained glass transom window on the adjacent wall. Copper piping runs unobtrusively up the corner, blending with the room’s classic, period style.

Living Room Details

Hardwood flooring runs throughout the spacious room, accompanied by dark wood trim and baseboards. An ornately patterned vintage floral sofa stands as the centerpiece, facing a white tiled fireplace topped with wooden paneling. French-style double doors with glass panes and dark wood framing provide an elegant entryway to an adjoining room. The walls remain simple and painted white, highlighting the contrast with the dark wood. Natural light filters from a nearby window with delicate lace curtains and green swag valances, adding a touch of classic charm to the space. The overall atmosphere blends historic character with understated warmth.

Living Room Details

Three tall, curved windows draped with lace curtains and dark green swag valances allow ample natural light to fill the space. A floral upholstered sofa with a vintage vibe sits to the left, complementing the dark-stained hardwood floors and rich wood baseboards. A tile-surround fireplace with simple yet classic detailing anchors one wall, featuring a blackened screen and an adjacent set of fireplace tools. The ceiling is plain white with minimal fixtures, while the room connects to another area through a wooden-trimmed doorway, hinting at the home’s historic charm with a balance of light and dark wood accents throughout.

Living Room with Kitchen View

Exposed wooden beams form a grid pattern on the ceiling, complementing the rich wood paneling that covers half of the walls. A striking teal accent wall contrasts with the wood, surrounding a decorative glass-panel front door and window. The upper walls display faded murals with a vintage motif that add historic charm. An ornate crystal chandelier hangs centrally, adding a touch of elegance. The floor, showing wear consistent with age, is partially covered by a dark floral-pattern rug with soft pink and cream accents. Wooden chairs and a radiator hug one corner near an open doorway leading to the kitchen, where bright white cabinetry and blue walls are visible.

Dining Room Entrance

Wooden beams arranged in a grid pattern accentuate the ceiling, adding a rustic charm to the room. The walls are partly covered with polished wood paneling, topped with faded, vintage wallpaper in a muted teal pattern. A crystal chandelier hangs centrally, offering an elegant focal point. The flooring is natural hardwood, complemented by a large floral-patterned rug in dark blue and pastel shades. On one wall, four wooden chairs lean against it, and below a long heating radiator. Light filters through a row of glass windows, beside a door adorned with intricate leaded glass designs, lending historical character to the space.

Historic Home Hallway

Long wooden hallway with rich, warm wood paneling and dark hardwood floors creates a classic, vintage ambiance. Stained glass windows line the left side, allowing natural light while maintaining privacy, their designs hinting at artistry from a bygone era. The wood banister on the right side, with intricate spindles and detailed craftsmanship, leads upstairs, emphasizing the historical character of the home. A room at the end of the hall offers a glimpse of traditional furnishings, while the paneled walls and wooden accents reflect sturdy construction typical of early American architecture.

Home Office Corner

A quiet workspace with two wooden desks – a darker one with drawers and a leather swivel chair in front, and a lighter, older-style desk against a textured olive-green wall. Heavy wooden built-in shelves stand empty to the left of the window dressed in delicate lace curtains that soften the natural light. Rich, medium-toned hardwood floors carry a blend of traditional charm, while the wood-trimmed doorway reveals a glimpse of an adjacent room with glass paneling. The room’s muted colors and vintage furniture provide a historic, slightly aged aesthetic.

Bathroom Sink Area

A small bathroom corner painted in a soft slate blue color above white ceramic half-tiles, creating a clean and simple contrast. The white porcelain toilet and a compact sink with a beige marble countertop are snugly fitted in the corner. Two black wrought-iron hooks are mounted on the wall for hanging towels, with a checkered blue and white cloth hanging on one. Above the sink, a small, white-framed window provides natural light and adds a touch of charm. Several rolls of toilet paper rest on the counter, enhancing the utilitarian, straightforward feel of this cozy bathroom space.

Kitchen with Vintage Charm

The kitchen melds classic and mid-century styles, highlighted by a richly embossed tin ceiling with ornate patterns bordered by detailed crown molding. Deep navy blue walls contrast with crisp white cabinetry, some featuring glass panels. White tile wainscoting with blue floral accents lines the lower walls, preserving a historic touch. Light-toned wood flooring adds warmth and modernity. A retro wood and metal table with red chairs occupies the center, lending a nostalgic vibe. Large windows bring abundant natural light and a view of the lawn and adjacent building, enhancing the airy ambiance. Stainless appliances inject subtle contemporary flair.

Laundry Room Details

Wooden floors with visible age marks complement the vintage charm of this laundry room. A bay window with dark wood trim lets in natural light, filtered by simple blue curtains hanging on a rod. Along the right side, there is a white washing machine and dryer side by side, with some small items on top. The walls are painted a soft off-white, adding brightness to the space. An old-fashioned radiator beneath the window highlights the historic character. A small foldable wooden table sits in front of the window, contributing to the room’s functional yet nostalgic feel.

Attic Storage Room

Wood-paneled walls with detailed trim verge on an octagonal stained-glass window and a slightly arched ceiling, lending historic character to the space. The flooring is bare wood, showing age and use. A small utility cabinet with butterfly stencils on the front sits centrally. Lace curtains cover a rectangular window next to a stained glass upper panel. Scattered furniture pieces, including an upsidedown chair and bedframe parts, suggest the room currently serves as storage. The muted gold and brown tones of the wood paneling give warm undertones, while the lack of finishing touches hints at potential for renovation.

Bedroom Interior

Wood-paneled walls in a distinctive honey-brown finish envelope the room, segmented into large rectangular panels bordered by cream trim. The ceiling matches the paneling, creating a warm, cohesive tone that contrasts softly with the pale cream baseboard. The floor is composed of wide wooden planks with a natural, slightly worn look, adding rustic character. A solid wood wardrobe and a matching dresser, both with deep, rich grain and classic hardware, stand against the walls. The white door features a wooden inlay panel, maintaining the vintage theme. Minimalist wall sconces provide subtle lighting.

Bedroom Closet Details

Expansive wooden closet doors with intricate stained glass panels dominate one side of this room, adding a historic and elegant ambiance. The dark wood trim around the window, doors, and ceiling contrasts elegantly with the light-patterned wallpaper and crisp white upper walls. The hardwood floor complements the woodwork’s deep brown hues. A classic radiator sits beneath the window, emphasizing the room’s vintage charm. Soft natural light filters through the semi-transparent window shade, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere within this traditionally designed bedroom or dressing area.

Bedroom Interior

Soft pastel yellow walls with pink accents create a lively yet gentle ambiance. Pink trim and baseboards echo the delicate floral border running along the upper walls near the ceiling. Sheer pink curtains diffuse natural light streaming through two sizable windows, contributing to an airy feel. A vintage-style cast iron radiator stands beneath one window, adding historic charm. The floor is polished dark wood, contrasting the pastel walls. A mattress with a floral quilted cover leans against the floor, suggesting the room is awaiting furnishing. Cream-colored sliding closet doors and a wooden door with a dark knob complete the space.

Room with Workout Space

Dark wood floors extend throughout two connected rooms, one of which has a vintage exercise bike and a rowing machine positioned near a large window with decorative leaded glass. The adjacent room features patterned dark wallpaper with a floral motif and white baseboards that contrast against the rich wood flooring. Crisp white crown molding frames the ceilings, adding a touch of historic charm. Natural light filters in softly, highlighting the well-worn patina of the floor and the layers of character embedded in the wallpaper, evoking a classic, lived-in atmosphere.

Exercise Room Details

A modest exercise room with vintage charm seen in the stained glass window above the radiator. The room has white walls and ceiling with simple crown molding. The flooring is rich, dark hardwood, offering a warm contrast to the light walls. A multi-function workout machine with black padding occupies the center, suggesting the room’s current purpose as a home gym. The white door to the right is partially glazed with a wood panel and holds an instructional workout poster. There is a wooden closet with sliding doors on the left, balancing the room’s utilitarian yet classic aesthetic.

Exercise Room Closet Wall

Dark hardwood floors extend throughout the room, complementing the warm wooden sliding closet doors that dominate one wall. The walls and ceiling are painted a clean, neutral white, adding brightness and contrast. An alcove to the left holds exercise equipment including a stationary bike and a rowing machine, positioned near a window with decorative stained glass, allowing natural light to filter in with subtle color. Simple white trim outlines the doorway and baseboards, reflecting a classic yet functional aesthetic. This space blends utility with understated traditional detailing, ideal for a home gym setting.

Historic Bathroom Details

Clawfoot bathtub with a well-worn copper finish sits beneath a wooden shelf lining the floral wallpapered walls. The upper walls, ceiling, and border are covered in a quaint rose and vine patterned wallpaper, blending soft pinks, greens, and creams. Below the floral border, the wallpaper shifts to a subtle cream and pink vertical stripe pattern. A white pedestal sink with brass fixtures is flanked by a small red wooden cabinet. Fixtures such as the towel holder and light sconces have ornate brass details. The small window is covered with sheer striped curtains that lend a delicate vintage touch.

Listing Agent: August Richter of Keller Williams-Manitowoc via Zillow