This 1965 house in Kenthorst, Pennsylvania, is an example of the "time capsule homes" sought out by certain buyers. It went on the market in 2012 but took a year to find the right buyer. Realtor Jeffrey Hogue, who has sold 100 mid-century homes, recently shared photos of the house and another just like it with CNN iReport.
The lure of a time-capsule home —
This 1965 house in Kenthorst, Pennsylvania, is an example of the "time capsule homes" sought out by certain buyers. It went on the market in 2012 but took a year to find the right buyer. Realtor Jeffrey Hogue, who has sold 100 mid-century homes, recently shared photos of the house and another just like it with CNN iReport.
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Hogue advises sellers of a mid-century home like the one in Kenthorst to keep the original look as much as possible.
The lure of a time-capsule home —
Hogue advises sellers of a mid-century home like the one in Kenthorst to keep the original look as much as possible.
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The interior of the house -- especially the furniture -- is reminiscent of the television show "Mad Men," which is set in the 1960s.
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The interior of the house -- especially the furniture -- is reminiscent of the television show "Mad Men," which is set in the 1960s.
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The kitchen has kept the same look for decades.
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The kitchen has kept the same look for decades.
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The bedroom, with its low-hanging light, has a charm that takes you back to an earlier era.
The lure of a time-capsule home —
The bedroom, with its low-hanging light, has a charm that takes you back to an earlier era.
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The house has a bar, which is emblematic of the time.
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The house has a bar, which is emblematic of the time.
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Can we talk about those chairs?
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Can we talk about those chairs?
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A onetime beauty salon, which was run by the original owner, can be found in the house.
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A onetime beauty salon, which was run by the original owner, can be found in the house.
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This 1956 home in Shillington, Pennsylvania, drew lots of interested buyers when it went on the market in 2012, according to Hogue. It sold within three weeks for $227,000, more than the asking price. The original owner was "the epitome of June Cleaver with a twist of Doris Day," who sold it after her husband died. The couple had lived there for nearly 60 years.
The lure of a time-capsule home —
This 1956 home in Shillington, Pennsylvania, drew lots of interested buyers when it went on the market in 2012, according to Hogue. It sold within three weeks for $227,000, more than the asking price. The original owner was "the epitome of June Cleaver with a twist of Doris Day," who sold it after her husband died. The couple had lived there for nearly 60 years.
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Inside the Shillington house, the couch alone doesn't let you forget this is a mid-century home.
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Inside the Shillington house, the couch alone doesn't let you forget this is a mid-century home.
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The living room -- and the view -- is spectacular, to say the least.
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The living room -- and the view -- is spectacular, to say the least.
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Everything about this room, from the chair, to the paneling, to the paintings, adds to the 1950s feel.
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Everything about this room, from the chair, to the paneling, to the paintings, adds to the 1950s feel.
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The dining room furniture has a charm all its own.
The lure of a time-capsule home —
The dining room furniture has a charm all its own.
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Can you imagine lounging here 60 years ago?
The lure of a time-capsule home —
Can you imagine lounging here 60 years ago?
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