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You own the porch of your dreams.

Nothing beats sitting on your porch swing on the first crisp, fall morning of the year.

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You get to toss minimalism to the wind.

Minimalism never did sit well with your flea market addiction. The Victorians didn't like it much, either, and were known for their excessive decorating style. While everyone else is painting their bedroom a soft greige, you're expressing your personality through color, texture, and crazy Craigslist finds that go perfectly with your one-of-kind home.

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Your children love the nooks and crannies.

You can buy your kids all of the toys in the world, but nothing beats a good game of hide and seek—especially when one's playground is a magical Victorian home full of secret hideaways. It hasn't been scientifically proven, but we're willing to bet children who grow up in old houses tend to have more wildly vivid imaginations than the rest of us.

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You're surrounded by stuff like this.

Whydid they ever stop building like this, anyway?

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You have a fireplace mantel in every room.

Heat was a precious commodity back then—and the Victorians knew how to keep cozy in style.

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Everyone who visits you compliments your house.

Like any old house owner, you've probably spent a lot of time fixing things inside your Victorian, and may sometimes wonder if it's all worth it. But your hard work pays off every time a new person comes to visit and swoons over the unique details found all over your home.

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You can throw the best parties...

Your guests will look so elegant under that antique chandelier you just scored on eBay.

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... or escape the world in your secret turret room.

Nothing beats alone time in a room full of character.

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You're never bored.

It's no secret that old houses require a lot of work. If you're the type who'd rather be lying on a beach than comparing paint chips, owning a Victorian house is probably not for you. But if house projects are your favorite creative outlet, you can consider your old house the gift that keeps on giving.

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You feel a connection to something bigger.

If you've renovated your house, you've probably found remnants of old wallpaper hiding behind a closet door, or other artifacts that help you piece together your home's story. Feeling as if you're part of a larger story is one of the greatest things about owning an old house.

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Decorating for the holidays has never felt more magical.

Anyone who's ever seen Meet Me in St. Louis can vouch for the fact that Christmas trees just look better in Victorian houses.

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Your house will outlast your children, and your childrens' children.

It's been here for almost 150 years, and your home intends to stand for a lot longer. Homes of this era were built to last, so make sure to treat them with a lot of love.

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Source: https://www.countryliving.com/real-estate/news/g3768/best-things-about-living-in-a-victorian-house/