Midwest Mansions: The Reynolds-Secor Mansion, Toledo OH

Live like a king at the Reynolds-Secor Mansion, 2035 Collingwood in Toledo Ohio.

What the Realtor Says: Quality and workmanship...enjoy the opulence of long ago with spectacular woodwork, leaded stained glass, beamed ceilings, gracious and spacious living awaits you in the Reynolds-Secor Mansion with Victorian and Arts and Crafts influence...three floors of unbelievable living space plus a two story carriage house. Listed on National Register.

The Stats: 9,368 Sq Ft, 10 bedrooms, 7+ baths. 1.11 Acres, 5 Car Garage with apartment, 18 Rooms.

A true Gilded Age Mansion with exquisite woodwork, grand staircase, coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, stained and leaded glass, multiple fireplaces.

Price? Can you believe ONLY 284,777.00! Sell your boring tract home and live in ultimate luxury .

More information: 2035 Collingwood

312 Striker Archbold Ohio

If you thought cottage life meant giving up on the 'extras', then this Victorian cottage might change how you look at them.

This house has been completely redone and while replacement windows are not my up of tea, the comfort level is what many are looking for.

This home has the mix of modern kitchen and baths that blend with period style and offers the best of both worlds for many.

A swimming pool an 3-4 car carriage house with additional space complete the package. Priced under 300K its less than the cost of a small condo in many parts of the country and its on almost 1/2 an acre.

3 bedrooms, 3 baths and a 900 sq ft basement.

More info: 317 Stryker

Midwest Mansions: 810 E. High Street Springfield Ohio

Today's mansion is one of the largest we have ever featured at 12,000 sq feet and is perhaps the most elegant.

The Encaustic tile floors are over the top, in fact every bit of this house is over the top Victorian Gilded Age elegance. We love the grand entry.

One of the most dramatic staircases I've ever see.

It goes up three floors. Imagine making your grand entrance to your party.

A real formal parlour with period furniture.

Another grand parlour with amazing Pier mirror.

The Formal Dining room has a stunning tile floor and over the top slate mantle with overmantle mirror.

Even the second floor hall has an air of Grandeur seldom seen.

Did I mention SEVEN bedrooms?

Oh and period bathrooms with this amazing multi head shower!

A FIVE car carriage house, 2 Acres. More info :810 E High Street Springfield Ohio

200 N 6th Keokuk Iowa

If a grand old mansion for under 100K is what you seek this great Italianate may be the ticket. Its priced at an unbelievable 97,000!

Grand center hall,

Marble fireplaces , ceiling medallions and a lot more.

More INFO 200 N 6th St

305 W Front Street Cambridge City IN

A classic Front Gable Italianate circa 1865-1870

Ok not all of you are "Period Victorian" people. You want a historic house but painted woodwork doesn't 'offend' you and you want a modern kitchen and maybe a swimming pool rather than a English Garden is more you cup of tea. If that's the case, then this house in Cambridge City Indiana may be what you have been searching for.

Clearly this home has a Victorian update maybe late 1890's as evidenced by the columns and  window seat and staircase

Cambridge City is a great small town close to Indy and Columbus Ohio and is full of antique shops and is just a great small town.

The day parlor is off the main entrance hall

The formal parlor has a more Edwardian Elegance

This house has some great interiors, lots of woodwork, period mantles but it has those modern features too.

Great formal dining room

Clean updated kitchen (maybe some wallpaper changes would help here)

Add in a rental producing carriage house apartment and a swimming pool, its easy to understand what a bargain this is at only 139K. It is a short sale and bank approval will be required but  look at the instant equity here.

A Pool isn't for everyone, but this is nice one that maybe needs more screening

Rental income possibility or maybe an in law apartment

More info: 305 Front

One of several great bedrooms and great mantle!

Preservation Envy: 606 N Wooster, Dover Ohio

Normally I do a post a day but occasionally I get a spare moment so here is todays "bonus' post. Here is a nicely restored home. bedroom , almost 3000 square feet. You could not restore this house to this condition for its 225K asking price!

The entry doors let you know you are entering very special high end period home.

The grand staircase is  a study in period elegance.

The parlor has really great features, love the mantle!

Formal dinners will be treat in this space.

Great study/den space  with another stellar mantle.

One of FOUR bedrooms . I could relax here.

The kitchen  has everything you need too.

You can it on your front porch and chat with the neighbors.

A really special house, that is period faithful but well updated and in our opinion a real bargain at this price, We have real case of preservation envy for this great home. More info 606 Wooster

Midwest Preservation Bargain, 712 Fulton St. Logansport IN

712 Fulton street is a great circa 1900 era home , with a great wrap around porch to relax on.

 Nice staircase, I suspect the woodwork will lighten considerable after cleaning and maybe a more golden or red oak color would be likely

Great columned doorway between the entry hall and parlor sets the tone. Note the leaded glass transom.

Pocket doors  between the parlor and dining room , a nice bay window in the dining room aad a period fixture.

Another leaded glass window  and this home sits on a 1/4 acre lot. Priced at 35K this house is an excellent starting point for restoration and a campable kitchen!

More info and photos: 712 Fulton