Why It's Cool: 5 Wow Houses With That ONE Detail

METRO MILWAUKEE, WI — Everybody wants a cool place to live. For some, the coolest thing about a house is its ideal location. For others, it may be a property that perfectly serves their family's needs. Yet others put a priority on investing in a home with distinctive features. It could be of historical, architectural, or sentimental value. Here are 5 homes that we loved.

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The Octagon Living Room

Waukesha Wow House: Kings Way Ranch

Take a look inside a stunning executive home with breathtaking views and luxury unfolding at every turn in this Kings Way Split Ranch!

Why it's cool: A room fitting a meeting of the Justice League, or an international summit can be yours in Waukesha. Tons of available light pours through the 8-panel bay window located right next to the fireplace.

The Stucco Exterior

Shorewood Wow House: Vintage Elegance

This Shorewood Wow House offers Three floors of living space and unique features only vintage homes offer.

Why it's cool: We love the stucco exterior. It's a clean, classic look that greatly enhances the curb appeal of this home. And because it's an off-white, any dash of color is really going to make this property sing!

Vintage Oak Woodwork

Wow House of the Week: Beautiful From a Bygone Era

A Milwaukee Masterpiece in the Historical Water Tower District offers one of the finest properties in Milwaukee's history.

Why it's cool: The trees used to create this woodwork were present in Wisconsin at the time of the territory's burgeoning fir trade. Native Americans, the French, the British and U.S. settlers all occupied this early Midwest land as these oaks were soaking up the sunlight.

Greek Pediment and Columns

Brookfield Wow House: $799K Georgian Colonial

Take a look inside an amazing quality & craftsmanship! This home is an all brick Georgian Colonial on private Cul Du Sac.

Why it's Cool: Imagine this house without the four-column portico in the front. Nice house? Sure. But when you add the bright columns and triangular Greek pediment, you know you've invested in an architecturally-significant upgrade.

Herringbone Brick Pattern

Fox Point Wow House: $1.5 Million Tudor

WOW House: Ideally situated along the lake in Fox Point, this handsome tutor is an incredible opportunity.

Why it's Cool: That zigzag Herringbone brick pattern is simply something you don't see much anymore. It's gives the house a standout stately appearance that explains to those who happen upon this residence that you're walking into a substantial property.

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