‘Holiday Inn circa 1970.’ Whoa, this house for sale in Texas is a major throwback
There are some houses that are as much a time capsule as they are a space for living, and this residence that’s listed for $1.475 million in Austin, Texas, is one of those very homes.
You can practically smell grandma’s perfume.
“Picture yourself living in this tastefully updated mid-century masterpiece of a home in Judges Hill near UT and downtown,” the listing on Realtor.com says. “One-of-a-Kind retro detailing throughout.”
Retro furniture, retro colors like avocado green and mute orange, retro wallpaper — the works. The two-bedroom, three-bathroom home stretches 1,554 square feet and has a spacious floorplan in the living room and dining area. Stairs lead upstairs to a bedroom with a remodeled bathroom.
Features, per the listing, include:
Double stone fireplace
Large garage
Patio
Updated driveway
“Glitter popcorn ceiling”
The home caught the eye of Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique houses up for sale.
“Where is the rotary phone and 40lb glass ash tray?” one person asked.
“Holiday Inn circa 1970,” another noted.
“I love this house and hate it...at the same time. I’m so conflicted,” someone said.
“Who says you can’t time travel, I swear I hear the Brady Bunch, Partridge Family and Gilligan’s Island on the TV ,” one person commented.
This story was originally published June 3, 2024 at 1:07 PM with the headline "‘Holiday Inn circa 1970.’ Whoa, this house for sale in Texas is a major throwback."