The picturesque Victorian row houses at Alamo Square in San Francisco are among the most photographed buildings and one of the most popular place of interests.  But do you know in the heart of Silicon Valley, only minutes walk from Santa Clara University, you can find Victorian houses amazingly restored which reminds us of another great period of innovation.

Victorian houses are architecturally commonly referred to as the Victorian Style but this “style” is really a period in history. The Victorian era roughly corresponds to the time when Queen Victoria ruled Britain (1837 to 1901). During this time, industrialization brought many innovations in architecture. There is a wide variety of Victorian styles, each with its own distinctive features.  Types of Victorian Styles Include: Second Empire, Queen Anne, Stick, Shingle, and Richardsonian Romanesque. (http://www.oldhouses.com/styleguide/victorian-houses.htm)

What if you have the opportunity to own a piece of history in the most innovative place in the world? This astonishingly beautiful Victorian house is Queen Anne style, circa 1894. It was carefully restored and thoughtfully updated so that the original character of Victorian house is kept intact while it incorporates the new innovation such as solar system, high speed wireless network.

Many times I cannot help but wondering: why the houses built today do not impress us as this one does? Most of new houses even though constructed by different builders all look alike. Is it a matter of time? Will the new houses even be able to last that long as this one does? While going after new new thing and getting return quickly become modern day mentality, Character is luxury and scarcity.

No wonder a house with Character, like this one, is so outstanding and long-lasting.

Your opportunity to enjoy it for a moment: This Saturday and Sunday afternoon.