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English House Facade Box – Ochre Manor House

A charming 19th-century English pine box hand-painted to resemble a handsome Georgian manor house. This smaller example features a warm ochre façade, architectural stonework accents, stately double doors, and symmetrical windows, creating the look of a refined English country residence.

The mellow paint, worn edges, and beautifully aged surface give this piece the character only time can create. Equally lovely displayed on a bookshelf, stacked with other house boxes, or used to store keepsakes, letters, and treasured collections.

About Our English House Boxes

These remarkable English house boxes date to the late 19th century and were traditionally crafted from pine, then hand-painted to resemble elegant Georgian and Victorian homes. No two are exactly alike. Each features its own architectural details, color palette, and personality, making them as decorative as they are functional.

Many retain their original forged iron hardware, blacksmith plaques, and layers of authentic wear earned over generations. Inside, several still bear handwritten inscriptions and dates from former owners, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the families who once used them.

Today, they make extraordinary statement pieces for a collected home—perfect for storing linens, seasonal décor, letters, photographs, or simply displayed as sculptural objects. Whether arranged individually or grouped together as a miniature streetscape, they instantly add old-world charm and a sense of history to a room.

These are the kinds of pieces that stop people in their tracks and spark conversation—equal parts folk art, storage, and architectural sculpture.

Purchased at auction where it was sourced directly from England. Circa late 1800s.

A wonderful example of English craftsmanship, whimsy, and the enduring charm of a truly collected home.

$1497 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING in the continental US OR it can be picked up at our Liberty Hill, TX collected cottage just outside of Austin.

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use which only adds to their overall charm. Please see all the pics as they are considered part of the description.

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