Where the Beach Meets a Bygone Era: 8 Stunning Victorians Near the Water
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It’s the American warm-weather dream: living close to the water. Now imagine that, but in a home that surpasses a tiny beach cottage. We’re saying you have a chance—if you’re willing to embrace a vibrant Victorian.
We found a few beach-area Victorians with deep roots in history, from the whaling industry to the rise of beer barons. They’re brimming with architectural details in perfect pitch with the styles of the day, including turrets, stained-glass windows, crown molding, tin ceilings, and wraparound or dual-story porches.
The various hues depend on the home’s locale, but they all embody a classic style that’s far from a simple shack on the beach.
Price: $2.8 million
Victorian rules: Built in 1878, the seven-bedroom “Joseph Evans Cottage” has had only two owners. Original gilt mirrors, bay windows, fireplaces, and the staircase have all been restored. But everything isn’t old; the home’s kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully updated. Double porches in the front and back—plus a large garden—promote outdoor living. But the best part? It offers unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Price: $4,275,000
Victorian rules: There’s nothing standing between this five-bedroom, cedar-shingled Queen Anne and the Chapoquiot Island waterfront. Built at the turn of the 20th century, the home includes original details, including fir flooring, millwork and windows. We think it’d be a great multigenerational family retreat for long summer days. A nice plus: There’s also a side porch for reading and relaxing.
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Price: $3.3 million
Victorian rules: Just an hour away from New York City, this five-bedroom beauty built during the 1890s boasts an elegant exterior and a recent renovation. Its gorgeous stained-glass windows are a must-see. While the beach is nearby, the home comes with a heated saltwater pool, pool house, and screened-in porch with fireplace. The wine room and exercise room are two perks that bring the property firmly up to date.
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Price: $2,495,000
Victorian rules: The current owners went all out renovating this four-bedroom home near Charleston. They added a modern master bath and chef’s kitchen. Thankfully, they kept the pocket doors, fireplace mantels, tin ceiling, and—the biggest gem of all—a wraparound second-story porch.
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Price: $1,899,000
Victorian rules: Heather-gray cedar shingles are paired with brick-red trim on this 1909 home next to the Inlet Beach Dune Preserve. In 2004 “Anna’s Veranda” was relocated to its current site. A restoration project kept the claw-foot tub, crown molding, and decorative fireplaces. An outdoor pool celebrates the climate in this panhandle region abode and newly installed AC keeps the interior cool.
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Price: $1.3 million
Victorian rules: Mirroring the nearby waterfront with its beige and light-blue exterior, this seven-bedroom home on a corner lot is a block from the beach and boardwalk. Built in 1883, the home was last renovated in 2010, resulting in quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances in the updated kitchen. Not to worry, however: the Juliet balconies, stained- and leaded-glass windows, and crown moldings were all preserved.
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Price: $1,295,000
Victorian rules: This four-bedroom Italianate Victorian showstopper with eye-catching hues dates to 1883 and features outdoor perks such as a pool, flower gardens, and fruit trees. Immaculate woodwork and trademark high ceilings—plus that upper balcony—embody historical charm. And the beach is just a mile away.
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Price: $365,000
Victorian rules: Behind the bright blue exterior of this 10-bedroom Queen Anne—built in 1895—are tons of updates and historical charm (it’s on the National Register of Historic Places, after all). Located just a block from the beach in a small town along Lake Michigan’s shoreline, the spacious home can host the entire family for a beach barbecue thanks its whopping 20 rooms. Cue your innkeeper dreams—it’s also zoned as a bed-and-breakfast.
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