This charming century home in Francis, Saskatchewan, offers historical character with its original hardwood floors and vintage window and door trims. Situated on a double lot with mature trees near Highway 33, it’s a convenient commute to Regina or Weyburn. The classic architectural style reflects early 20th-century design, featuring a welcoming foyer with a charming staircase leading to three bedrooms and a versatile office space upstairs. The main floor includes a spacious kitchen, dining, living room, and combined laundry and bathroom. Recent improvements enhance comfort, while backyard alley access provides off-street parking. Priced at $65,000, this home is an excellent opportunity for owners valuing character and location.

Exterior Side View

Rustic side of a historic home revealing textured beige stucco walls with contrasting red trim around small and tall windows. The narrow side yard is framed by leafless trees and bushes suggesting late autumn or early spring. A modest wooden ramp leads to a rear door, flanked by bare shrubbery close to the structure. The atmosphere is tranquil and natural, with dried leaves scattered on the ground under a bright, clear blue sky. The house’s simple vertical elements and aged appearance evoke a classic, rural charm consistent with early American architectural styles.

Backyard View

A spacious backyard area with a mix of grass and patches of bare soil, surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. On the left side, large evergreen trees provide ample shade, casting long shadows across the lawn. The far end features a cluster of smaller pine trees, adding vertical interest to the landscape. On the right, a wooden fence separates the property from neighboring yards, offering privacy. The scene suggests early spring, with some leafless trees and the ground beginning to show new growth, creating a serene, natural setting. The lighting is bright with a clear blue sky overhead.

Backyard Pathway

A shaded backyard area with a narrow concrete walkway bordered by a low wooden frame painted in muted red and turquoise hues. Mature evergreen trees create patches of shadow alongside the path, contrasting with the sunlit grass in the background. Leaf litter and natural mulch cover much of the ground, giving a rustic, natural look to the outdoor space. Surrounding leafless branches of smaller trees or shrubs frame the right side, while the left side reveals part of a house exterior with a textured stucco finish. The scene feels quiet and slightly secluded with a natural, untamed aesthetic.

Backyard View

A spacious backyard with a natural, earthy ground covered in dried leaves, framed by leafless trees casting dramatic shadows across the lawn. A large evergreen tree stands prominently near the white, two-story house with red-trimmed eaves visible in the background, conveying a rural, peaceful setting. A white lattice fence section partially hides dense shrubbery and leafless bushes, adding privacy and a touch of rustic charm. The clear blue sky above highlights the calm atmosphere, suggesting late fall or early winter. The open yard offers potential for gardening or outdoor activities in this historic American home setting.

Backyard Pathway

A leaf-covered ground stretches across a backyard area with many leafless trees casting long shadows in the sunlight. A narrow stone or concrete pathway meanders gently toward a white structure with a reddish roof and white lattice fencing, partially obscured by shrubs and trees. The scene reflects a late fall or early spring season, indicated by the bare branches and dry leaves. The overall ambiance is quiet and natural, with a rustic, somewhat untended quality that complements the historic character suggested by the visible house elements. The clear blue sky adds a serene brightness.

Hallway and Staircase

A narrow hallway leads to a staircase with dark green risers and natural wood treads and handrails. The banister features turned wood balusters finished in a polished wood tone. Walls are painted in a neutral, light beige color with darker green trim along the baseboards and door frame. The floor is composed of polished hardwood planks, adding warmth to the space. A wooden handrail runs parallel to the stairs on the opposite wall, highlighting functional minimalist design. The hallway opens into another room visible through a dark green doorway, maintaining an antique yet modest aesthetic.

Living Room and Adjoining Space

The room is clad in vertical wooden paneling with a natural pine finish, highlighting rustic knots and grain patterns that evoke a cozy, vintage vibe. The floor consists of narrow wood planks partially covered by a beige carpet, which appears slightly worn. Adjacent, an open doorway leads to another room with lighter walls in a two-tone combination of soft white wainscoting and a pale peach upper section. A single window is accentuated by rich burgundy curtains tied back, allowing natural light to soften the overall appearance. The blend of warm, earthy tones with traditional materials suggests an early to mid-20th century American home ambiance.

Dining Room and Adjacent Room

Wide-plank hardwood flooring runs throughout this space, showing natural wear that adds character. The dining area is softly lit by a small chandelier with hanging crystals, contributing a vintage touch against the simple white walls and ceiling. Deep burgundy curtains frame a tall, multi-pane window that floods the room with natural light. A white door with a classic panel design stands beside the window. Adjacent to the dining space, an open doorway leads into a second room, featuring wood-paneled walls and a muted carpet, contrasting the warm tones of the hardwood. The layout suggests a flow from dining to living or lounge area.

Dining Room Details

Polished wooden floors with rich, warm tones stretch across the room, complemented by white wainscoting on the walls that enhances the classic historic vibe. The cream-colored walls contrast gently with the deep burgundy curtains framing a large window, allowing natural light to softly filter in. A small, ornate chandelier hangs centrally from the ceiling, adding a touch of vintage charm and elegance. A wide doorway with white trim opens into a wood-paneled room, while a darker hallway lies adjacent, emphasizing a mix of wood textures and traditional architectural elements throughout the space.

Kitchen Interior

A spacious kitchen with retro elements, painted white cabinetry lining two walls in an L-shape beneath a wooden countertop. The backsplash consists of square light beige tiles that complement the light-colored vinyl flooring with a geometric pattern. There’s a white electric stove with a towel draped over the handle and a white refrigerator positioned side by side. Natural light enters through a medium-sized window with a stained-glass accent on top and another larger window with sheer curtains, both framed by warm wood trim. A ceiling-mounted light fixture hangs in the center. Open shelving is integrated on one wall with a wooden trash bin placed nearby.

Bathroom Shower Area

A compact bathroom with a clean, light aesthetic highlighted by soft pastel blue walls. A white pedestal sink with a black-framed mirror above stands adjacent to a spacious walk-in shower enclosed with clear glass sliding doors. The shower contains a built-in support bar and a portable white shower stool, indicating accessibility considerations. Light wood or wood-look flooring extends throughout the room. Simple lighting with a vintage-style fixture hangs from the ceiling. Minimalistic fixtures and practical accessories, like a black mounted towel rack, a red hand towel, and two small trash bins—red near the sink and dark green by the shower—complete the setup. The bathroom is adjacent to a kitchen area, visible through an open doorway, emphasizing a functional layout in a modest historic home.

Utility Room with Laundry

A long, narrow space painted in a soft blue color integrates a laundry area and a toilet. The light wood plank flooring introduces warmth to the room. On the far wall, a washer and dryer sit side by side beneath a window covered with a striped fabric valance in muted reds, blues, and browns, lending a touch of rustic charm. A white toilet is positioned next to the laundry appliances. A sturdy white support pole rises from floor to ceiling near the center. Natural light diffuses through a frosted glass door on the right, brightening the utilitarian room. Simple fixtures and minimal decor underscore function over form in this practical space.

Upstairs Hallway

Wooden plank flooring in a honey-brown tone stretches through this upstairs hallway, leading to several doorways. The walls are painted a soft pale pink, contrasted by dark green painted trim and baseboards, adding a vintage touch. At the end of the hall, a polished wooden banister with turned spindles surrounds the stairwell. The ceiling has a coved shape with a distinctive hanging lantern-style light fixture casting warm shadows. The doorways open into rooms painted in different pastel shades, hinting at a historical character and simple yet charming design typical of older American homes.

Upstairs Landing

Wooden staircase railings with turned spindles and a polished newel post anchor this small upstairs landing. The walls are painted a soft peach color, contrasting with deep green baseboards and window trim that add a historic touch. Natural light fills the space through a single window adorned with a delicate lace curtain. The floor is comprised of varnished hardwood planks, slightly worn, lending character to the vintage setting. A ceiling-mounted light fixture casts warm illumination, emphasizing the simplicity and charm of this transitional area in the historic home.

Small Bedroom Corner

Light blue walls create a soft, calming atmosphere complemented by wide white baseboards that add a touch of traditional character. The ceiling slopes gently, suggesting this room is likely located on an upper floor or attic space. A single window with white trim allows natural light to brighten the hardwood floor, which shows a warm, rich patina indicative of age and history. A dark wood, louvered closet door contrasts with the lighter tones, providing functional storage while maintaining a vintage feel. The simplicity and modest size of the room give it a cozy, intimate ambiance.

Basement

A dimly lit basement space with exposed support beams and a concrete floor shows signs of wear and unfinished construction. The ceiling is low, painted white but stained and marked, with fluorescent lighting providing illumination. A stack of concrete cinder blocks is placed near the center, along with some wooden planks resting on the floor. Along one wall, there is an old row of brown cabinetry with a small countertop and a few scattered items. The walls have partial green and white paint, and a staircase with green risers ascends on the left, adding structural character but contributing to a utilitarian, somewhat neglected atmosphere.

Utility Area

Low-ceilinged basement with concrete floor shows signs of age and disuse. Walls painted green, though paint is worn and faded. Various construction materials including wooden planks, cinder blocks, and old window frames scattered across floor. A white water heater stands against the far wall beside a furnace system with visible ductwork, indicating this space serves as utility storage. A single narrow window near the ceiling allows limited natural light, highlighting the unfinished, utilitarian aspect. Support beams and posts hold up the ceiling, cementing an overall impression of a functional, but neglected basement area awaiting renovation or clean-up.

Basement Stairwell

The space shows a basement corner with a partially enclosed stairwell leading upward. The stairs are open-riser with a green-painted stringer and steps, ascending to a more lit area beyond. Walls reveal wear and peeling paint in a dull green tone, with visible patches of plaster or concrete damage near the floor. Against the wall are a few wooden poles and a rectangular frame leaning. Flooring appears rough and unfinished with scattered debris. A metal support post sits near the stair base, with a curved sheet of material around its bottom, suggesting ongoing repair or renovation. Cabinetry is tucked just beyond the stairway.

Listing Agent: Caroline Erasmus of Century 21 Hometown via Zillow