Des Moines West Homes with Victorian Style

Des Moines West Homes with Victorian Style

Welcome to the charming region of Des Moines West, nestled in the heart of Polk County, Iowa. This delightful area is a hidden gem within the bustling city of Des Moines, offering a perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience.

One of the most enchanting features of Des Moines West is its collection of homes with Victorian style architecture. True to their historical roots, these homes boast intricate details, vibrant colors, and ornate trimmings that exude old-world charm. From quaint cottages to grand estates, each Victorian-style home tells a story of a bygone era while offering modern comforts and amenities.

Living in a Victorian-style home in Des Moines West is like stepping back in time while enjoying the conveniences of contemporary living. Imagine sipping your morning coffee on a wrap-around porch, hosting elegant dinner parties in a formal dining room, or cozying up by a fireplace on a chilly evening – all within the unique ambiance of a Victorian home.

Whether you are a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of yesteryears, Des Moines West offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of living history. Come explore the enchanting homes with Victorian style in this picturesque region and find your perfect blend of nostalgia and modernity.

Newest Des Moines West Homes with Victorian Style

1701 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines
$750,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 749654 MLS
Two homes for the price of one! Built in 1890 in the heart of Des Moines' Sherman Hill Historic Neighborhood, these two historic homes are offered together on an 8,750 sq ft lot, with over 5,000 sq ft of combined living space. MAIN HOUSE, 1701 Woodland Ave: a stately Victorian with 3,713 sq ft across three finished levels, including a 774 sq ft finished attic, plus a full basement. Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 11 rooms, two fireplaces, central air, boiler heat, and a 382 sq ft front porch. CARRIAGE HOUSE, 1711 Woodland Ave: a separately addressed 1.5-story all-brick home with 1,378 sq ft, 2 bedrooms including an upstairs primary with its own fireplace, a full bath, a full basement, boiler heat, and its own porch. Ideal as a guest house, in-law suite, studio, or income-producing rental. Both homes feature hand-printed Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper, faithfully reproduced from original Victorian patterns, in nearly every room and even on the ceilings, a rare flourish that makes each interior one of a kind. Once home to T. Fred Henry, the bandleader renowned across Iowa and the Midwest a century ago, and more recently to Jack Hatch and Sonja Roberts, Sherman Hill neighbors for over 40 years. Jack is a longtime Iowa state senator, the 2014 Democratic nominee for Governor, and a prominent Des Moines developer. Few properties connect Iowa's musical heritage and modern civic life so beautifully. Opportunities like this rarely come along. This one may never come again.

1701 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines

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