The warm aroma of chocolate, brown sugar, butter and flour escaping from the oven, the rainbow of light that jumps from chair cushion to chair cushion as the afternoon sun rounds the corners of a stained glass window, the slow creek that whines from the front gate as if to say, “welcome home old friend”. It is hard to say what one thing makes a house a home, but one thing is certain, the folks over at the Disney Company seem to have quite a knack for conjuring up houses that, I think would be safe to say, ANY of us would be happy to call home. From 19th century Victorian to mid-century modern, these Disney houses won’t have you just oohing and aahing, they’ll have you reorganizing your entire dream home vision board!
1. Lady’s House
Nestled away in quiet 1909 New Haven, Connecticut, this 19th century Victorian home was owned by “Jim Dear” and his wife, “Darling”. Also home to our favorite American Cocker Spaniel, Lady and her beau, Tramp, this timeless beauty takes its place at the top of our list!
2. Madame Bonfamille’s Residence
1910 Paris – Locomobiles spitting and sputtering about town, all shapes of hat boxes bustling to and from shop windows, and home to the estate of retired opera star, Madame Adelaide Bonfamille, her beloved cat Dutchess and Duchess’ three kittens, Berliose, Toulouse, and Marie.
3. The La Bouff Estate
Home to wealthy sugar baron, Eli “Big Daddy” La Bouff and his daughter Charlotte La Bouff. Bearing a striking resemblance to the real-life Nottoway Plantation built in 1859 New Orleans, this antebellum style mansion plays host to La Bouff’s annual New Orleans Mardi Gras masquerade ball.
4. Cinderella’s Family Chateau
Although fallen into disrepair from lack of upkeep on behalf of the estate’s late owner, Lady Tremaine, Cinderella’s family chateau was once a stately building in the countryside 17th century France.
5. The Darling House
Situated on an early 20th century London street, George and Mary Darling along with their three children Wendy, John, and Michael live comfortably in this rather large brick townhouse. Although never specifically stated, some speculation suggests that inspiration for the Darling home came from a property in Kensington Park Gardens. A property owned by the biological parents of J.M. Barrie’s adopted children.
6. The Banks’ House
17 Cherry Tree Lane, London – the address most of us dreamed of waking up in, complete with practically perfect nanny and wildly charming chimney sweep. Residence to George and Winifred Banks with their adoring children Jane and Michael, this early 20th century London townhouse sits on the fictional “Cherry Tree Lane” (though suspected to be largely based on similar Georgian style homes along the streets of Kensington and Chelsea in London).
7. Roger and Anita’s Townhouse
In an early 20th century London flat just blocks away from Regent’s Park, Pongo and his human, Roger Radcliffe, spend their days listening to music, composing music and listening to clock hands tick away. How can a house this small from the outside, possibly fit 101 Dalmatian puppies comfortably inside?
8. The Parr’s New Rental
Metroville: city, suburbia, and home to our favorite family of superheroes! When The Incredibles 2 finds the Parr family re-entering the hero industry, it also welcomes the family into a fantastically mid-century modern abode tucked away in the hills overlooking the city. According to the real-life Zillow listing, this “Super-Home” boasts near 20,000 square feet, floor-to-ceiling windows, indoor waterfalls and remote-controlled features in several rooms.
9. Edna’s Mansion
Home of renown fashion designer Edna Mode, this 1960’s mansion is located in the hills of Metroville. Although not much is known about this secluded estate, it is equipped with a state-of-the-art security system and indoor design laboratory (with a questionable amount of pyrotechnic and artillery testing chambers).
10. The Fa Family Home
Built between the 4th and 6th century, the Fa Family home depicts a spacious Chinese farm property with horses, chickens, grain, and a variety of beautiful gardens. The property includes a main house, horse stables, well, stream, and ancestral shrine, all surrounded by a property wall and gate.
11. Carl & Ellie’s House
Carl and Ellie’s house is the epitome of a ‘Fixer Upper’ episode on HGTV – just without the comedic stylings of Chip Gaines. This shingle style house is the quintessential turn-of-the-century American home, complete with white picket fence and curbside mailbox (although we are still waiting for this particular color palette to make trend in the American real estate market).
12. Andy’s New House
Last in our line-up, but certainly not least, Andy’s childhood house. Dressed in the colonial style, this two-story 1990’s San Francisco Bay Area inspired home (located in fictional “Tri-County”), is the home Andy, his mother, and baby sister moved to at the end of Toy Story, and where we would watch them grow up in throughout Toy Story 2 and 3.
And that’s it! Have another Disney home you love that wasn’t on our list? Comment below and let us know why you love it!
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Hello There. I found your weblog the use of msn. That is a very smartly written article. I will make sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your helpful information. Thank you for the post. I抣l certainly return.
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