This Astoria Victorian is completely wild and I kind of love it
If you hate boring beige houses, this place in Astoria is going to make you very happy. It was built back in 1896, and the people who live here clearly did not care about resale value trends when they picked the paint.
Out front
The house is green and red, which sounds like Christmas chaos but somehow looks great on this steep hill. The view of the Astoria-Megler bridge from the front yard is absolutely ridiculous.
Up close, you can see the National Register plaque and the red front door. The stained glass insert on the door lets you know exactly what kind of vintage character is waiting inside.
Even the porch steps got the colorful treatment with a coat of bright yellow paint. It is a fun transition into the garden path.
The main floor
The entryway greets you with a staircase painted in a deep purple. Wood floors run throughout, keeping things grounded.
The front parlor is cozy, with a big window looking out at the neighborhood greenery. A red wingback chair sits right by the door.
A velvet couch in bright blue sits right in the bay window. They really embraced color in every single corner of this place.
The fireplace wall is painted a dark blue and has a cutout that lets you look straight through to the kitchen table.
The kitchen
The kitchen has painted cabinets and a tiled backsplash with a golden yellow tone. The highlight is the stained glass window on the side wall.
A red table sits right in the middle of the kitchen, serving as the dining spot and extra prep space.
The layout is a bit quirky, but it fits a full-size black refrigerator and has open shelving for cookbooks.
There is a door off the kitchen that leads directly to the main floor bathroom, which is handy when you have guests over.
The bathrooms and extra rooms
The downstairs bathroom has a granite-pattern counter and white cabinets. It keeps things a bit more neutral than the rest of the house.
The window in here looks out into the thick green trees, making it feel very private.
There is also a small bonus room on the main floor that they currently use for a piano and some drums.
The storage under the stairs is stupidly clever. They built open shelves right into the nook to maximize every inch of space.
Heading upstairs
The staircase has some beautiful original woodwork, including a banister with a leaded glass insert.
The landing upstairs has wood trim and French doors that lead into the bedrooms.
The first bedroom has walls painted a deep copper color and fits a massive four-poster bed.
From this bedroom window, you get a view of the Astoria bridge framed by the trees.
The upstairs bathroom goes in a different direction with pink wainscoting and a tiled countertop.
It is a compact setup, but they managed to fit a full shower in here.
The second bedroom is painted a deep plum color and features a brass chandelier.
French doors with curtains lead back out to the landing, which helps keep the hallway feeling open.
The basement and attic
The basement is partially finished and has a media room with exposed wood joists on the ceiling.
It looks like a cozy spot to hide away and watch movies during the rainy Oregon winters.
They also built a foil-lined room down here that is set up for starting garden plants under grow lights.
The laundry area is basic, but it has plenty of space for storage and a big utility sink.
The attic storage room has a sloped ceiling that someone painted to look like a blue sky with clouds.
The backyard
The lot is long and skinny, and they have packed it with garden beds and paths.
Little details like this brass cat knocker on the back door show how much personality this house has.
Even the garden paths are lined with old bricks stamped with historic maker marks.
You really cannot beat this location if you want to be close to the water and have a front-row seat to the bridge.
