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Vibrant Victorian Façade: An Elegant Queen Anne Style Mansion with Decorative Turret

#3236. Vibrant Victorian Façade: An Elegant Queen Anne Style Mansion with Decorative Turret

Before us stands a magnificent example of Victorian architecture in the Queen Anne style with characteristic eclectic details. The façade of the house impresses with its complex composition and rich decorative elements, typical for this late 19th century style.

The building features an asymmetrical composition with an expressive turret topped by a conical roof and decorative spire. The façade skillfully combines various textures and materials: here we see the fish-scale shingles (green decorative tiles) characteristic of Victorian style, wooden siding, and ornate decorative elements.

The color scheme of the façade deserves special attention — the combination of white, green, and yellow creates a vibrant yet harmonious appearance. The circular veranda with its elegant carved balustrade and decorative pediment on the first floor adds particular refinement to the building. The numerous carved details, intricate elements in the gables and trim work demonstrate exceptional woodworking craftsmanship.

Window openings of different shapes and sizes, characteristic of the Queen Anne style, are organized in a complex yet harmonious composition. Particularly noteworthy are the bay windows on the second floor with their original glazing. The red brick chimney contrasts with the main color palette of the façade, adding a finishing accent to the composition.

The building is organically integrated into the surrounding landscape with coniferous trees, emphasizing its belonging to the tradition of American country houses of affluent owners from the late Victorian architectural period.

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