I can’t stop looking at the woodwork in this 1889 Missouri Queen Anne
Look, I know old Victorians can sometimes feel like creepy museums, but this 1889 Queen Anne in Liberty, Missouri is different. It is listed on the National Register and sits on a corner lot, and it is absolutely packed with details you just cannot find in modern builds. For $380,000, you are getting almost 3,000 square feet of pure history. Let’s walk through it.
The front porch is wild
You start out front on a yard that spreads over nearly half an acre. The blue paint job makes the whole structure pop against the trees.
The wraparound porch is basically a room of its own. Look at those stone pillars and the curved ceiling. Yes, the floor needs a fresh coat of paint, but that is part of the charm.
Around the side, there is even a spot for a swing and a rocking chair. It feels like the kind of place where you could spend a whole Saturday afternoon doing absolutely nothing.
That entryway staircase
Walk through the front door and try not to gasp. This foyer is unbelievable. The staircase has a carpet runner, detailed balusters, and a statue lamp right on the post.
Under the stairs, there is this great little nook with a radiator and plenty of space for a bench. They really utilized every inch of this floor plan.
If you look toward the main living spaces, you are greeted by wooden columns and trim that have never been painted over. Thank goodness nobody took a paintbrush to this oak.
Woodwork and wallpaper overload
The parlors are like stepping straight into a time capsule. The drapes are heavy, the wallpapers are busy, and the pocket doors still have their original hardware.
The dining room fireplace
Between the parlor and the dining room, you have pocket doors framed by incredible wooden fretwork.
The dining room itself is huge, with high ceilings and patterned wallpaper. It is built for long dinner parties.
But the real star here is the fireplace. According to local history, the tiles surrounding the grate were imported. The carved mantel is practically a piece of furniture by itself.
A study with actual character
Off the main rooms, there is a study that has one wall of exposed brick. It gives the space an earthy, grounded feel that balances out the floral wallpaper.
Just off that study is a tiny vestibule with a pink chair and a stained-glass door. It is a perfect spot to take a quick phone call.
The plate rail room
There is another sitting area on the main floor that features a plate rail running around the top of the walls. It is currently holding a whole collection of historic plates.
In the corner, there is a wood stove with a tall black pipe. You can just imagine how cozy this room gets during a Missouri winter.
The heart of the house
The kitchen has plenty of counter space and wood cabinets. It is practical, though you might want to bring your own design ideas here eventually.
Right off the kitchen is the butler’s pantry. The original glass-front cabinets are still intact, complete with more decorative fretwork above the door.
Two sets of stairs because of course
Because this was a prominent home back in 1889, there is a second staircase for service. It is tucked away behind a door and painted a clean white.
Heading up the grand front stairs instead, you reach a landing with striped wallpaper and a wall covered in family photos.
The bedrooms upstairs
The primary bedroom continues the Victorian wallpaper theme. It is massive, with enough room for a bed, dressers, and a sitting area.
There is a sweet little alcove by the bay window that fits a couple of velvet chairs. It is the perfect reading corner.
The second bedroom goes in a different direction with green wallpaper and a wooden bed frame.
Even the walk-in closet has its own wallpapered hallway. It leads under the roof eaves to a surprisingly large storage area.
Here is a look inside the actual closet space, which has been fitted with hanging rods and shelves.
The third bedroom is currently styled with a quilt and green wainscoting.
A bath with a copper twist
The upstairs bathroom is simple but features a clawfoot tub. The copper pipe surround for the shower is a clever, functional touch.
Out back
Downstairs, the back mudroom has a laundry area and a beautiful freestanding wooden hutch.
The back door leads out to a small wooden deck overlooking the yard.
The yard is huge, and there is a detached garage at the end of the driveway for your cars or a workshop.
