Tour a 1910 Victorian Colonial in Colorado Offering Crown Molding Details, Both Front and Upstairs Porches and Detached Workshop

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Mathew Abraham

Mathew Abraham, editor of Century Homes America, brings his passion for architectural history to explore the stories behind America’s most iconic homes.

Brad C Rowe of HomeSmart Realty Group Lvld

This 1910-built historic charmer offers 1,533 sq. ft. of classic century home appeal. Showcasing original woodwork, trim, and period details, the four-bedroom, two-bath residence features a welcoming front porch and an upstairs screened-in porch. Situated on a well-sized plot, this solid home requires TLC but holds exceptional potential for restoration or renovation. It is an ideal buy for investors or enthusiasts passionate about preserving historic craftsmanship. Recently listed at $525,000, the property provides a unique opportunity to revitalize a piece of Longmont’s architectural heritage in a prime, central location.

Front Porch Entrance

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Single-family historic home exterior with a modest front porch elevated by four white round columns supporting a simple roof. Wooden steps with black metal railings lead up to the porch, which is enclosed on two sides by white wooden railings. The siding is light gray with white trim around the windows and doors, reflecting an aged, weathered look. A second-story enclosed porch or sunroom, featuring screened windows, sits above the entrance. The porch contains a small cushioned bench and chair, adding a cozy touch. The yard is grassy with a few scattered plants near the porch base. The overall look is traditional, functional, and slightly worn, evoking a vintage American residential style.

Backyard Exterior

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A two-story house exterior with a muted beige color and weathered wooden siding, presenting a historic charm. The roof is a simple gabled style with gray shingles, showing shadow play from nearby trees. The backyard hosts a small wooden porch with stairs leading up to a screen door entrance, flanked by a white wooden door and window featuring classic trim. A chain-link fence encloses part of the yard with a patch of green grass. The yard also contains an outdoor metal table and chairs set beneath tree branches, evoking a peaceful and casual outdoor atmosphere.

Detached Garage Exterior

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A freestanding, two-car garage constructed of painted cinder blocks stands at the edge of a spacious grassy yard. The roof is shingled with weathered gray tiles, adding a rustic charm. The garage doors are wooden, painted white but showing signs of wear and faded paint near the base. To the left side, an attached fenced enclosure made of chain-link and wooden slats, likely a kennel or storage pen, extends from the garage. Surrounding mature trees cast shadows on the lawn, and overhead utility wires hint at a semi-rural setting. The scene conveys a functional, aged outbuilding amid natural surroundings.

Backyard View

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A spacious backyard with lush green grass dominates the foreground, bordered by a chain-link fence on the left side extending towards the back porch of a two-story house. The house exterior is painted light gray with white trim around the windows and doors. A small elevated wooden porch with steps leads to two doors at the back. Mature trees and shrubs line the right edge, providing shade and privacy. Overhead wires and clear blue sky with scattered clouds complete the serene suburban scene, reflecting a quiet and well-maintained outdoor living space.

Front Porch and Yard

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A charming early 20th-century two-story home with a pale, weathered exterior and classic architectural elements such as a covered front porch supported by four simple round columns. The porch includes a central staircase with black wrought iron handrails, complemented by white wooden railings on either side. The modest front door is framed by sidelights and flanked by windows with simple trim. The lawn is well maintained, bordered by a narrow gravel driveway leading to a white garage in the background. Mature trees and shrubs add a natural, serene backdrop to the property.

Front Porch Entrance

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A covered front porch with white wooden railings and vertical support columns shows signs of age with peeling paint. The ceiling is paneled in narrow white planks, and a simple white light fixture hangs centrally. The exterior wall is clad in horizontal pale green siding. A wooden swing, painted brown and cushioned with weathered green and rose pillows, hangs from chains at the far end. Near the entrance door, the house number “525” is prominently displayed in black. The porch flooring has a textured green surface, interrupted by a round orange rug, adding color contrast to the space. The area feels shaded and inviting with natural light filtering through nearby trees.

Living Room Entrance

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Hardwood floors with a warm, reddish-brown tone dominate the space, showing signs of age and wear that add character. The walls are plain with a light, neutral color, slightly cracked and aged, suggesting a historic vintage. A wood-trimmed doorway leads into a white kitchen area with cabinetry and a tiled floor, while a smaller arched entryway opens to another room with dark wood paneling and a lace-curtained window. The ceiling has a simple grid pattern, and natural light filters through windows, creating a quiet, lived-in atmosphere. Overall, the space blends rustic charm with dated yet genuine features.

Entryway and Living Area

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Wooden floorboards in warm, golden tones cover the space, reflecting natural light from two rectangular windows adorned with striped valances and matching blue curtains tied back. Walls reveal an aged, slightly cracked patina with cream-colored paint, highlighting the home’s historic character. The ceiling is simple, painted in a muted beige. A wooden door with multiple glass panes opens to a screen door featuring decorative wrought iron scrollwork. Baseboards and window trims in rich brown wood provide contrast and frame the room with aged charm. This space feels spacious yet retains a rustic, vintage appeal.

Entryway and Staircase

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Hardwood floors cover the entryway, their warm tone contrasting with the muted, somewhat worn walls. An open wooden door with glass panes leads outside, flanked by two vertical windows featuring stained or leaded glass details. A short flight of stairs with intricately turned spindles rises, bordered by dark wood trim. The wallpaper around the staircase hints at a vintage design with small patterns. Natural light filters through a large curtained window on the left, partially diffused by striped fabric valances. The ceiling light fixture is modest, its design simple and period-appropriate. A wooden paneled door stands closed to the right, completing the aged, historical ambiance.

Living Room Corner

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A corner of the living room reveals a vintage brick hearth area with a vent pipe extending from the chimney, resting on a dark tile base. The room is lined with wood-paneled walls in a light, muted beige tone, contrasted by dark wood trim and baseboards. The floor is polished hardwood with a warm, reddish tint, showing subtle wear that adds character. Two doorways open into adjoining spaces; one framed in rich dark wood leads to a bright kitchen with white cabinetry and a tiled backsplash, while an arched opening accesses a light-filled adjacent room with hardwood floors and a door with glass panes. A single hanging ceiling light with a wicker shade adds to the old-fashioned charm.

Kitchen and Adjacent Room

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The kitchen shows an L-shaped layout centered around a double sink positioned beneath a wide window dressed with delicate lace curtains. White cabinetry with traditional panel doors stretches both above and below the laminate countertops, complemented by silver hardware. The backsplash consists of small square off-white tiles. A built-in dishwasher and a black stove stand at opposite ends, offering contrast to the softer neutral tones. The floor features a vintage patterned linoleum, showing signs of wear, leading into an adjacent room with wooden floors framed by dark wood trim. This adjoining space has a doorway with scalloped wood detailing, adding a quaint historic charm. The adjacent room has simple wall colors and windows with striped and solid dark blue curtains, maintaining a modest and authentic period aesthetic.

Vintage Kitchen

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A narrow kitchen with a classic, slightly dated aesthetic highlighted by white cabinetry and simple silver hardware. Upper cabinets run above a counter lined with a double basin sink under a window dressed with delicate white lace curtains, allowing soft natural light to filter in. The backsplash consists of square white tiles, complementing the light-colored countertops. A black stove and a white dishwasher stand side by side, with the stove hood matching the cabinetry in white. The flooring is made of small square vinyl tiles in muted beige tones, and the walls feature a wood-panel look, adding to the vintage ambiance. The frame of the doorway is dark wood, contrasting with the lighter interior space.

Staircase Details

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Carved wooden newel post adorned with fleur-de-lis motifs anchors a traditional staircase. The wood banisters are turned and polished, reflecting aged craftsmanship. Rich, dark wood contrasts with the deep teal carpeting on the stairs, creating a vintage aesthetic. Wallpaper with a repetitive, small floral pattern in reddish-brown hues adds warmth and historic charm behind the staircase. Light filters softly through a nearby window, highlighting the texture of the wallpaper and gentle wear on the wood, emphasizing character and the passage of time within this classic, period interior.

Room Corner with Doors

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Two solid wooden doors with rich, deep brown stain and classic panel design stand against walls covered in a textured, faux-wood paneling painted in muted cream with grayish streaks. The floor is a worn checkerboard pattern of black and white tiles, showing age and use over time. Near one door is a bold, irregular splash of bright red paint, contrasting heavily with the subdued finishes and hinting at a work-in-progress or test of color. Baseboards and door frames are matched in warm wood tones, adding historic character to this modest, utilitarian space.

Room Entrance and Wall Detail

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A partially open wooden door with a dark metal knob reveals a small empty room with aged, off-white walls marked by scuffs and some faint, handwritten pencil notes. The floor is covered with a pale linoleum or vinyl tile pattern, which shows signs of wear and dirt. A window on the right side allows sunlight to filter through a light beige shade, casting soft shadows. Beyond the doorway, a glimpse of an adjoining porch with blue painted wood paneling and white window frames offers contrast and a hint of outdoor natural light. The overall ambiance suggests a historic home in need of restoration.

Empty Room with Doorway

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Small square room with scuffed, pale off-white walls marked by wear and discoloration. The floor consists of aged vinyl tiles in a faded pale green tone with sporadic black tiles creating a subtle pattern, some showing damage. White baseboards frame the perimeter. An open paneled door with simple classic design and dark hardware leads to a darker adjacent space. The room has minimal architectural detailing except for a modest ceiling medallion and a floor vent. The atmosphere reflects neglect and vacancy, suggesting the room could be a bedroom or office pending restoration.

Enclosed Porch Corner

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White framed windows with a screened finish enclose this small corner of the porch, offering a semi-outdoor experience with protection from the elements. The lower wall paneling is beadboard style, painted in a muted mint green with a contrasting deep red trim along the top edge, adding a subtle vintage charm. The wooden floorboards exhibit signs of age and natural wear, enhancing the historic feel. Outside, neighboring houses with traditional architecture and mature trees line the street, visible through the large screened windows, allowing natural light to softly filter in.

Small Room Corner

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Walls painted in muted green with visible wear and a faint inscription on one side reading “happiness dwells in the soul.” The room has a single tall window with simple wooden trim allowing natural light to filter through. The baseboards are a rich, dark wood contrasting with the wall color. Floor tiles are patterned, combining beige, brown, and cream squares forming a subtle geometric border design. A cardboard box is tucked in the corner, and electrical outlets with visible wiring run along the walls, indicating a vintage yet functional utility setup within a modest, unadorned space.

Empty Room Corner

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Wall paint in muted pastel green shows visible aging with multiple hairline cracks and a small plaster chip. The window is framed with natural wood trim, complemented by equally stained wooden baseboards around the room. A large curtain with a gradient blue design and a wolf motif partially covers the window, hanging loosely without a proper rod or tieback. The floor reveals a vintage linoleum pattern in alternating brown and cream squares, arranged in a unique rectangular design. A ceiling light fixture lies detached on the floor near the doorway, alongside old wiring and electrical components, emphasizing the unfinished or in-transition nature of this interior space.

Empty Bedroom Corner

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Two wall sides and a window form a corner of a small, empty bedroom. The walls are painted a faded, muted green with visible cracks and some faint remnants of butterfly decals scattered around. The window has a natural wood trim that contrasts softly with the wall color, allowing daylight to filter into the room and brighten the space. The floor consists of a checkered, patterned linoleum with alternating darker and lighter square tiles, providing a vintage feel. The baseboards are wooden and polished, adding a warm tone to the otherwise worn room.

Interior Room Doors

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A modest interior room showing two polished wooden doors with classic vertical and horizontal panel designs. One door is partly open leading to another space with visible floor and door trim in warm wood tones. The walls are painted a faded cream color with visible cracks and minor surface wear, indicating age and historic character. A small yellow butterfly decal on the wall adds a subtle decorative touch. The floor is covered with a checkerboard patterned vinyl surface in muted brown and beige squares. Trim around the doors and baseboards is finished in matching warm wood hues.

Corner with Wooden Door and Window

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A cozy corner characterized by a natural wood door and an adjacent window with wooden trim. The door displays recessed rectangular panels and a vintage black doorknob with a decorative backplate, underscoring a traditional aesthetic. The window lets in ample daylight, illuminating the soft, muted pale green walls that show subtle texture and signs of age. Outside, lush green trees and a gray roof of a neighboring structure are visible, adding to the serene, historic ambiance. The overall feel is warm, simple, and rustic with timeless design elements reflecting a classic American home.

Bathroom Sink Area

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Compact bathroom corner with a white wall-mounted sink fitted with dual clear acrylic knobs and a small backsplash of brown square tiles. Above the sink, a white medicine cabinet with mirror provides storage, complemented by a chrome towel ring on the right. Adjacent to the sink, a white toilet sits close to the wall, featuring a beige plastic flush handle. The shower space is partially visible behind a plain white shower curtain, revealing a built-in soap dish and shelving recessed into the shower wall. The overall color scheme is neutral, dominated by whites, accented by the earthy brown tiles for a modest, utilitarian aesthetic.

Historic Bathroom Details

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Compact bathroom with vintage charm highlighted by a classic clawfoot bathtub fitted with a tall, vertical shower rod and two distinct shower curtains—one with geometric black and white patterns, the other translucent with yellow floral accents. White porcelain sink with chrome faucet sits atop the toilet, maintaining simple functionality. Blue trim accents around the window, door, and baseboards add color contrast to the otherwise light beige walls. A metal rack provides extra storage space. The window is covered by a dark curtain to control natural light. The wooden door with an old-fashioned black knob adds to the historic feel.

Listing Agent: Brad C Rowe of HomeSmart Realty Group Lvld via Zillow 

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