Wrapping up a busy week: A very interesting time capsule house in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Listed for sale by realtor Brad Knott, this house is not a true-to-’56 time capsule — there were updates in the 1960s or maybe early 70s that brought in French Provincial style. It makes the blog archive in particular for the amazing master bathroom, with its pretty pink Cinderella bathtub at center stage: Yowza, fabulous! Let’s check out the 25 photos, courtesy of Amoura Productions....
The vanity in this princess-worthy space also is delicous. Plenty of curves, curtains and pillar-like details make this stunning bathroom a memorable mid mod retreat worthy. And do I spy a crystal chandelier? Wow.
From the listing:
- Price: $195,000
- Year built: 1956
- Square footage: Main level 1,647 plus 400 sq. ft. of finished basement
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
This ranch home, built in 1956, has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and has approximately 2,078 finished square feet. This house has a basement and a 2 Car garage.
All Brick ranch style home in unique and quiet neighborhood. 3 spacious bedrooms, master suite, large living room with stone fireplace and access to patio for entertaining. Family/rec room in lower level. New paint on the main floor. All appliances remain. The yard for this home is manicured and has the feel of a park. Plenty of trees for shade and privacy for your relaxation.
The home was designed to live large, just look at this huge living room. We love the planter next to the fireplace… and the angled, beamed ceiling — lovely!
A wall of windows framed by majestic coordinating draperies, lets the light pour in.
It is evident that the owners of this home loved blue, white and pink. These three colors are repeated throughout the home, making the whole house feel cohesive. These cabinets look to be in good shape.
I love the original wall oven and the French Provincial style cabinets with their trimmed out, faux boix fronts. Such the mode of the day!
Mega thanks to Brenda via our Facebook page for letting us know about this gorgeous property.
Link love:
- Listing agent and realtor Brad Knott
- Photography by Amoura Productions
Tips to view slide show: Click on first image… it will enlarge and you can also read my captions… move forward or back via arrows below the photo… you can start or stop at any image:
Kirsten says
I love the clock built into the panelling!!
I’m just guessing here, but after spying the old dishwasher in the basement, I think the upstairs kitchen may have been originally a sweet pink kitchen. The dishwasher couldn’t have come from the basement kitchen, I don’t think, because the basement kitchen features original cabinetry, plus there doesn’t appear to be a cut out for a dishwasher next to the sink. I wonder if I am right.
Lisa Compo says
This home has such a refreshing feel to it with the cool blue all over. It also appears much larger than 1,647 sf, but that could be because the rooms are without furniture and all of the lovely, large windows. I agree with Sarah, I would love to have seen it with the furnishings…I bet it was very tasteful and something tells me there was a velvet couch and lots of cool lamps. I love the basement, it certainly appears many good times were had there. Thanks-I really enjoyed seeing this one.
Sara of WA says
I LOVE it!!! Especially the kitchen cabinets.
dkzody says
The back of the house looks just like my elementary school which was built in the 50s. Also, that basement/playroom/kitchen is just great. Can’t you just see the parties they must have had down there?
Robin, NV says
That was my exact thought! The back of the house so reminds me of my elementary school (built in the early 60s).
This is another house with a modest, unassuming exterior but a super cool interior. Love those kitchen cabinets!
Laurie Louise says
Suddenly I need a chandelier in my bathroom!
Mollye says
What is the pink appliance in the basement? Is it a dishwasher? I love this house. Pink and blue are my favorite colors!
sara says
It looks like it’s definitely a dishwasher! I think it’s just sitting there, not hooked up maybe? Not sure why you’d need a dishwasher next to the laundry sink in the basement, lol.
Brenda says
It looks like the kitchen was maybe updated in the 70s? So I wondered if it had a full pink kitchen that was renovated and that pink dishwasher was a leftover that just got moved to the basement?
Stephanie says
Methinks the dishwasher is hooked up and usable – it looks to be next to the basement kitchen, which looks like it has the original cabinets from upstairs.
tammyCA says
A terrific house, lots of windows…look at that view! Living in crowded, cemented SoCal for 30 yrs, but having grown up in the Midwest with land like that makes my heart ache..
Blondie7 says
Beautiful! Gorgeous! Breathtaking!
Janice says
Wow! There are so many things I love about this house – the monster sized, perfectly pink Princess bathroom being the first thing. I also love the orange striped carpet in the basement pool table room; the 2nd kitchen in the basement with the vintage stove sitting in said kitchen; the adorable tiny curtain in the 3rd bathroom; the large mirror above the fireplace which makes it look like another window; the windows in general throughout the house and the huge living room. What a great house for a great price!
Sarah says
Oh, I ache to imagine what that living room looked like fully furnished!