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40 Stunning Photos From This Online Group That’s Dedicated To Showcasing Old Homes That People Actually Live In

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Contrary to what capitalism will try to convince you, newer is not always better. In fact, when it comes to homes, the more mature the merrier. Below, we’ve gathered a list of some of the most stunning homes that have been featured in the Old Houses subreddit for all of you pandas that can appreciate some beautiful architecture.

Apparently, homes age like fine wine, so enjoy viewing this gorgeous eye candy and imagining what your life would be like in any of these humble abodes. And don’t forget to upvote the houses that you’d happily settle down in if you had the chance!

#1 Finally Finished Putting The Attic Library Together In My 220yo Federal Farm House. It Was Completely Gutted 3 Years Ago. I Built The Shelves And Railing With Reclaimed Wood, Rebuilt The Walls/Ceiling With Spray Foam Insulation, And Refinished The Floors, Doors And Mouldings

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#2 My House And A Pink Sky

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#3 Moved In A Month Ago And I Just Wanna Share My “Eeeeeee!!!” Feelings With Reddit

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#4 Dogwood In Bloom. This Is My 1895 Queen Anne Still Working On Restoring

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#5 We Just Moved Into Our First Home! 1885!

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#6 Gorodets, Russia

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#7 Interiors Like These Are Becoming More And More Rare

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#8 Far From Perfect, But I’m Proud Of Our DIY Job On Our Almost 100-Year Old Floors

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#9 Photos Don’t Do Our Entryway Woodwork Justice, But I Thought I’d Try!

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#10 Today I Became A Homeowner For The First Time. She Was Built In 1875

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#11 Found This Little Gem In My City Bergen, Norway

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#12 My 1925 … Bungalow Craftsman?

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#13 A Few More Pictures Of My House Built In 1640

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#14 Beautiful 1868 Victorian In The Mountains Of Nc

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#15 The Gingerbread Cottage Was Built In 1926 By Architect Sam Stoltz

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#16 Alderbrook, 1902

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#17 Crittenden Farm, Ohio. Is It Italianate? Is It Second-Empire? Who Cares, It's Gorgeous

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#18 My 1931 Brick Tudor In The Snow

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#19 My 1948 Montgomery Ward Kit House. My Husband And I Are It's Second Owners. I Think It's The Cutest House In The World

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#20 Our Home Was A 19th Century School For Young Ladies. We Are Using The Attached Conservatory As A Narnia-Themed Sensory Playground

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#21 Some Before/After Exterior Pictures Of My House In Vt, Built In 1870

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#22 Closing On This Beauty Tomorrow! Built In 1910. Any Thoughts On Architectural Style Would Be Appreciated

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#23 More Old Hinge Pics

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#24 House Built In 1900. Pug Built In 2013

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#25 Here Are Some Pictures Of Our 1898 Historic Home Decorated For Christmas :)

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#26 1855 Italianate, Yonkers, NY

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#27 New Old House Owner

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#28 1925 Tudor Detroit

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#29 Picture Of Our Home (1880) And The Family That Lived In It For Over 100 Years

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#30 My 1897 Victorian House

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#31 Picture Of One Of The Oldest Rooms In Our House

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#32 1794 Survivor. I Recently Restored This Classic Center Chimney Vermont Cape. Remarkably, This Gem Had Never Been Updated Or Remodeled. It Also Had Never Had Electricity Or Plumbing. Original Bubbled Glass Windows Intact. I Rebuilt Fireplaces And Chimney With Original Salvaged Brick. 2 Year Project

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#33 I Drew The House That Belonged To A Friend's Grandmother, Which Unfortunately Has Already Been Demolished. I Made The Drawing Based On An Old Picture, So That The Good Memories Will Be Remembered Forever

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#34 No Period Renovation Is Complete Without Light Fixtures. More To Come Once Installed

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#35 I Can’t Afford Much But This Schoolhouse In Maine Is Pretty Tempting

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#36 Merry Christmas From Our 1865 Gothic In Ohio!

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#37 This Old Well Inside A 1700s Renovation I’m Working On In Chester Co. Pa

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#38 I Want To Share My Depression Era Tudor Revival I Recently Purchased All Original Unpainted Millwork

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#39 Look How Great My Dipped N' Stripped 120 Yo Windows Turned Out...good As New!

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#40 My 1936 Loghouse. Finland

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