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Fixer Upper

1885 Victorian Historic Home

The first time we toured this 130+ year old home it checked all of the boxes.

  • Dream Location? Check.
  • Larger then all other properties in the price point? Check.
  • Looks a little haunted? Check.
  • Long market time? Check.
  • Can be saved? Check. Check. Check.

With the right team, anything is possible.

Scope of Work

  • Historic Property (Landmarked)
  • Preserve architectural details where possible
  • Save lead-glass windows
  • Save stained-glass windows
  • Save Victorian elements throughout the exterior and (where possible) the interior
  • New water service
  • New electrical
  • New plumbing
  • Basement underpinning for added ceiling height
  • Rear addition
  • All-new garage
  • New windows
  • Reinforce structural integrity with steel
  • New floorplan including open kitchen concept
  • New rear porch
  • New appliances, countertops and materials
  • New white oak flooring
  • …and so much more

We believe that some of the most valuable properties in the country already exist, and that preserving and restoring those homes can be one of the most rewarding of all endeavors.

Contact us to discuss plans for your historic renovation.

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BEHIND THE BRAND

Hi, I'm  Grace.

As a nationally-recognized real estate and design expert, Grace helps people create beautiful homes that are also smart investments. With a love for historic properties and strategic design, she works with her husband, KC, to make the process of buying, selling, and designing feel exciting and approachable—helping clients turn houses into dream homes. Based on Chicago's North Shore.

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