This house is legendary here I Seattle. I run past this house everyday on my training route. I have always wanted to hear from the owner of this house, see inside it, learn its history. Thanks for fulfilling a long-held dream!

@kyoko703

10 ай бұрын

woah so cool!! :-)

@lindaestoll1104

10 ай бұрын

There are several stories about how and why it came about.

@anna1417

10 ай бұрын

Since you're from Seattle, maybe you can help me understand: Why, if the house has a good garden space on the longest side, didn't they make it wider? I thought for a moment that maybe there is some guidance from the city that requires leaving some space but,on the corner across the street, the construction is on the edge of the sidewalk... Any ideas?

@karenrinaldi8917

10 ай бұрын

Next time, try to say "hi! I'd seen you featured on this channel..." And take it from there 😄

@pwallace5359

9 ай бұрын

That’s so neat! It looks like such a beautiful area to live it. I’m glad you finally got a tour. 😊

I grew up knowing this was “The Spite House” and I am 59! My Grandmother always loved it-even though she was happily married for 60 years.

@Sassyglbeauty

10 ай бұрын

I thought it was because her husband didn’t think she would be able to use it for anything. So, she built it to spite him.

@loosilu

10 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to see that the current owner is someone who is up to the job! She really cares about this house.

@monicaalexandru9638

9 ай бұрын

Maybe it should be The “In spite of”House.

At first I figured it's just another tiny house. But now I'm in awe that it actually has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a garage! You would never expect that from the outside. Really cool little house :)

@koolkitties8552

10 ай бұрын

It only has 1 bedroom and bathroom

@chezmoi42

10 ай бұрын

@@koolkitties8552 There is a full sized bedroom and bath, LR and kitchen upstairs, and a 'captain's bed' and half bath down, plus a living room in what used to be the garage.

@karenkenney6021

9 ай бұрын

Well no garage anymore, it's a living room now. She did a great job fixing up the house!

@cellmoore4848

9 ай бұрын

@@koolkitties8552 you didn’t watch the whole video

@wren8362

4 ай бұрын

Actually it does have another BR, LR and bath. It's just a bad video, hard to follow

I am getting ready to turn 72 and on a fixed income now! My rent has just increased by $100 a month which is going to be a struggle because that’s a bag of groceries per month I’ll be doing without. If I could find a little plot of land and build a little tiny house like that I would never have to worry about being homeless! I think it’s exquisite I love it !

@dreamweaver444

2 ай бұрын

i hope one day you have that and are able to build a little garden as well 🌱 maybe save some grocery money too! 🫶🏼

@Lifecomesfromwithin

Ай бұрын

How terrible of this country to let something like that happen to someone

@adalineproulx9773

Ай бұрын

@@Lifecomesfromwithin canadas wayyyy way way worse!!!!

@matthewblankenship7262

29 күн бұрын

I completely understand I’m 25 and it feels impossible to move on in life with the way the economy is with houses being 400k+ and inflation being at 22% increase its so hard and with zoning laws they don’t let you build under 1000sqf it’s impossible now days:/

@pdxtom

12 күн бұрын

@@Lifecomesfromwithin You should start a new movement; Open up your home and take in one or two elderly people who are having a hard time. After all, YOU are "this country", right? Set an example.

That house is begging for a roof top deck

This channel was one of the reasons I started paying attention to tiny homes and spaces. Another beautiful gem.

@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793

10 ай бұрын

me too

I am a Seattle native and have been absolutely fascinated and in love with this house all of my life. I spent many a Sunday after church with my family going to MOHAI (in it's old locale) and this was part & parcel in that experience and richly figures into the tapestry of other points in my life. Thank you (to infinity!), Emily Cangie, for your stewardship of this treasure. "Revenge" is sweet.

6 words I love hearing about old stuff: everything about it is the original.

What a lovely host and charming tiny home. I agree with what she said about moving the refrigerator to the corner, where she said the seating area used to be; it will make the kitchen feel much bigger indeed. And if they landscape the yard and garden with a thick hedge, and a variety of native plants, all the way around the property, they'll dampen the sound and make the home more of an oasis. How fun to see it now and imagine what might change in the future. Thank you for the tour!

This person’s personality matches the house perfectly, and I love it.

@FriendlyBumbleBee

2 ай бұрын

Nah the laugh is annoying.

How is it I lived in the Seattle area for 30 years and never knew this house existed? On the more shocking side, this house last sold for $630,000! Crazy.

@chezmoi42

10 ай бұрын

IKR? We sold our Capitol Hill box for $345K twenty+ years ago, and it's pushing a million now.

@grumpyoldlady_rants

10 ай бұрын

@@chezmoi42 - My house I bought in Woodinville 24 years ago for $364k is now valued at about $1.3 million and the property tax is about $11,000 a year! It’s disgusting how much taxes have gone up. People can work hard their whole life to pay off their house by retirement age and then have to sell because their taxes have gone up so much.

@chezmoi42

10 ай бұрын

@@grumpyoldlady_rants Yes, I don't mind contributing to schools, parks, etc, but dang, I wish they'd get the businesses, millionaires and billionaires, of which we have a surfeit, to pay their fair share. I'm retired in France, but I still vote in Seattle, and I'm delighted to support Sawant; at least she tries.

@grumpyoldlady_rants

10 ай бұрын

@@chezmoi42 - I agree. Id also like to see a more equitable means of funding for schools. Lake Washington school district has top notch everything but just go 1/3 a hour yo, say, Everett or Monroe and it’s a whole different story.

@chezmoi42

10 ай бұрын

@@grumpyoldlady_rants Yes, wouldn't it be fine if all the funds in the state went into one basket and every school got the same percentage? Equity is an alien concept to a lot of people. I grew up in 'Twin Peaks' in the fifties, and my parents used to joke about the quality of education we were getting out in the sticks - it wasn't a 'bedroom community' of Seattle then. But we were part of the countywide system, and we all benefited from being in the most prosperous county. (I look back on MSHS with affection; special thanks for my Latin class, and my extraordinary English teacher.)

I've heard about this house over the years . I even thought about viewing it to purchase in the 80's. It's a gem. So unusual.

What a fantastic little place, I would love to live in this home. It’s cute and cozy with a ton of character. I’m glad that she’s kept it as original as possible!

I lived in Seattle (other neighborhoods) for many years - and didn't know this existed. How wonderful that the owner has restored/kept so much and researched into its past. Thank you Kirsten, for sharing this.

@gregpendrey6711

10 ай бұрын

I remember it from 6th grade when I volunteered for busing. The long yellow bus went by it on the way home. I've seen a pictorial about it in the Seattle Times. This was more informative and the giggles were so awesome.

Brilliance of Design. I am a designer by trade. This is a fun quirky solution to a odd space. I am so glad it was not just demolished. Thank you. And the owner is a lovely person that sends off positive energy.

Wow! Our home turns 100 next year. They sure don't build them like they used to, and they almost NEVER built 'em like that one!

This home has sold a few times in recent years for more than $600k. Kinda crazy.

@rmbarnes672

10 ай бұрын

Kinda stupid😇

@CyrusOfNaias

10 ай бұрын

Seattle prices

@userjarabecko

10 ай бұрын

@@Disabled.Megatron cause they missing half the brain? 🤷‍♀️

@Stacey721

10 ай бұрын

​@@kiwe3546It's far left Democrat run city. That's why it's turning into a s***-hole

@RyeBreadGangster

10 ай бұрын

According to Redfin (admittedly not the most reliable source) it's worth between 770k-918k now.

Honestly, a likely more sensible way to use the space by modern standards would be to have the narrow end house a small staircase, and have the basement be dining and kitchen area. But these old houses can have so many quirks, you have to love them.

No way!!! I passed by this house on the bus yesterday and thought it looked pretty skinny! The street facing side looked like a proper house but you can tell how close the house behind it is. Next time you're in Seattle come visit SAINT BREAD BAKERY!!!

God, I just LOVE everything about that house. That original owner is strong for coming up with that, I would have fallen apart just like I did in my own divorce. Packing up and leaving my home just to rent and rebuild felt like I gave up to easily. Still put in the extra money and get the right size kicthen appliances reinstalled and that place will be just perfect.

I've seen the Spite house many times but this is the first time I've seen the interior and it's beautiful. I love it

Over 10 years ago, you were the first channel I subscribed to. (I still have only subscribed to about 50.) I've never been disappointed! Thank you for your hard work and wonderful videos!

Weirdly enough. I'm crazy about the nook or mudroom. Sitting there looking out with a cup of coffee and reading a book would be so cozy. A tiny cave or such 😊😊

The actual tour of the inside is from 5:42 to 6:12 (for those who are interested primarily in the floor plan.)

@Xtalllll

9 ай бұрын

If you only watch that bit, you'll miss the second floor!

@user-fu6yu3jj7w

9 ай бұрын

Yes, the meat and potatoes of the video...TY! 💯🙏

@stoogeswoman

9 ай бұрын

@@Xtalllll wow, thanks! I was just going to watch that one segment but you're right, that second floor is amazing!!

@bellaluce7088

9 ай бұрын

Plus 14:18 for the separate downstairs space with a bedroom, sitting room, bathroom, and washer dryer.

@jenniferp1917

4 ай бұрын

Yes, this video could use some editing. Much repetition. Feels like a rough draft. The house is very impressive!!

I love it and I love the story behind it. Amazing that she took the land and built what she could, I appreciate that the first owner did not let the divorce get to her choices. thanks for sharing it and it is a pretty good home.

*if the stove breaks beyond repair* - likely that they'd be able to take the stove door OFF then lay cardboard over counter tops (attach with painter's tape to cupboards if concerned) , then lift up over counter & btwn cupboards & simply angle- walk it out the front. . . And worst case, you'd take the fridge doors off to get thru, then put them back after new stove is installed. It looks like more room than I've used to install some appliances. Likewise, a valid argument is to down-size that current monster fridge into a similarly styled *counter depth fridge* or other aptm size unit. Hope this helps them or for anyone reading this in similar situation(s). Peace.

@silentdecay

10 ай бұрын

PS: if the day arrives & need to replace, just fly me out and I'll make it happen. Lol😅

Oh yes I love the story behind the house. I’m tiny so I’d fit in it perfectly. I’m 4’11” tall. But I think it’s a perfect little house. ❤❤

Love this! I hope it continues its life on that spot for a good long time!

Hard to believe that so many areas in the US are only about a hundred years old! I mean in comparison to how old the world really is. Love your videos!

Such an lovely interesting little house. I like that the owner makes it work with most of the original features, also love her funny little giggles haha. I dream of owning my own quirky historical home some day.

Making the best of a situation that could give the original owner her independence..well done her..and that this house stands as a legacy of her determination of living at a time when this was not easily possible..love this house ..the shape and the surprise of the basement….well done for preserving the integrity of this home..❤

Beautiful home! I’m so glad they kept a lot of its original decor.

This house is valued now at $815,000, Seattle's prices are as bad as Los Angeles

@larsstougaard7097

10 ай бұрын

Wow 😳

@gloriaom4377

9 ай бұрын

😱 una locura

@larsstougaard7097

9 ай бұрын

Every time someone sell it they get a piece of the pie 🥧 🙄

I live in San Francisco, homes built around the same time had separate toilet from the bathroom. The toilet room were smaller than an outhouse and the doors open outward, usually into a hallway. The closet had windows to let in light, because there were no electricity in the closet. Nice article thank you very much. (PS It looks like a movie set house front façade).

What a well done tour. That she respects this space so much and only improves on and works with the original structure is so very cool. Architecture is fascinating. It really fits with your other videos, like she said, "Mine for now." I really enjoy your work and respect your efforts, thank you.

@loosilu

10 ай бұрын

When I was watching I thought, this is the perfect caretaker for this house.

I would run the kitchen cabinets to the ceiling and get an under counter Fridge or two. With so many options these days, the king size fridge is terrible. A skylight or two would be wonderful in that unique space.

Thank you for showing us the house. My dad grew up in Seattle and I'm always fascinated with the older homes and pictures of what was. Love it!

Love this house. Tons of character and definitely unique. Everything you need. ❤

Looking at the cabinetry. the fridge can be relocated easily. Something to think about?

i lived in seattle for 20 years and know i drove by this house many times. never noticed it.

That toilet space looks like it could - more comfortably - hold a two foot deep wall mounted toilet. That is a renovation for which I’d invest in this house! I’m so glad you got to tour the cheese wedge!!

"The Spite House" term in this case goes both ways. Hubby for giving her half of the property, the front yard only and Wify for putting it to good use, a home she could live in. Brilliant. The laws were not in favour of women in those days, financially or otherwise. Men couldn't loose no matter what and people wondered why women were so "weak willed" that they stayed in an unfavourable marriage. This Wife was very intelligent and had great design taste. Too bad her taste in men was limited to the Heel she married. If you think I am being snarky, you are right. I come from the time before 1974 and have earned my attitude.

This is a cool little house. I'm glad there are people who love and respect history enough to keep these homes occupied and beautiful. I hate seeing once grand homes that have been abandoned and lost in time.

WAY TOO LONG TO SHOW THE HOUSE 🏠 😪 😒 😩 😴

@benmartinez8443

4 күн бұрын

Fast forward

Cute and quirky. It would be great for a guest house or Airbnb, but I wouldn't want to live there. Charming homeowner too. Thanks for the tour.

So cool! I love what she said about being a steward of the house for now. I have felt that way about all the old homes I have lived in. Two thoughts- one is probably too late, but the other quite doable. Round toilet instead of oblong would allow the upstairs bathroom door to open further, but it might be a bigger deal to change because the hole in the floor might need to move. They might be able to find one that didn't require moving the hole. Counter depth fridge would be great and doable at any time.

I lived just across the alley from the spite house on that same busy street in the mid 70's as a 13-14 year old. Always was intrigued by it. How fun to finally see inside!

❤ oh so fun and exciting to learn about this property. Emily’s a spunky articulate commentator and its easy to see she’s put lots of love into her cheese wedge! Thanks to Kristen & crew for yet another awesome video 💕love it.

I am all about small homes. The US has gotten stupid with big homes. This place is great. She did a great job on it. I would take it and live there in a heartbeat

You have very DELIGHTFUL taste in homes & thanks so much for posting this. The world has gotten more practical. Lavish homes just aren't that necessary unless you are rich & entertain a lot! Besides, for introverts like me just having some place this size is wonderful!

I love it! And the owner is very warm and welcoming. Thank you for another great post.😊

That front door, knocker and peep hole is gorgeous! I love the arch shape. Thankyou for the tour xx

This home is so awesome. One of a kind. Thank you for sharing 🌻

This is SUCH a cool home. I really love it and the owner is so endearing. I love her laugh❤! Great video!

Now this is a tiny home. Cute little garden space and lots of character.

I really like this home. Back in the day builders took pride in their work and homes were built very well, not like today with spit and sawdust

@chrisbabbitt4202

10 ай бұрын

There is high quality homes being built today. Unfortunately most people want the cheaper home to maintain the space they want. Instead of downsizing for higher quality.

I love the downstairs apartment! It's just the right size for me. Exactly what I'm looking for but in N. Georgia and very low rental price. But if I were to build, that would be about the square footage o would want in a home. The upstairs is also adorable. Thanks for all the wonderful houses and alternative homes you've been showing over the years. I know it's hard traveling with kids but I have to say you've given me some pretty cool ideas of what I want in a house. Happy trails and safe travels to you and the fsmily

The creativity never stops on this channel

I could easy give up my ridiculous huge house for something like this!! It is gorgeous

Wow! So cute! Thank you for taking us on this journey to see this adorable house.

I found the downstairs area quite surprising, though I would set it up as a workspace for my hobbies or a library. Until I saw it, I thought it was just another one of those tiny houses that are over-marketed these days to make you feel guilty about wanting more space.

Love … this house! 💙 🏡 I wanted to add: the front door is lovely as are the double doors in the back.

Just wanted to say I think it’s fabulous and for your cheese home to have so much history and the way you describe it is awesome! I hope you still own it in 2 years and you can do another video to celebrate it’s centenary! ❤🎉

I could totally live in this house! I lived in Brooklyn with a tiny bathroom without a sink. At least there is a window viewable from the throne!

Thanks, Kristen for seeking out these kinds of homes. Kudos to the original and current owner for their commitment to working with what they had. I live in the Seattle metro area so look forward to seeing this sometime soon! 😊

I used to live in an old apartment building (beautiful built ins, fixtures, milk door) and this brought back memories. Although it is sad to see another cool home turned into rent seeking opportunity, but that's the name of the game now.

I could live there very easily! I would repaint the downstairs all white. I love the down stairs bed!! Pastel satin froo froo, lots of pillows, white paint,good to go!

This house is so cute and I absolutely and thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Thanks for sharing this with us all. 💯❤️🙏🥰

You could install a bifold door in the bathroom instead of a standard door.

Yes, new fridge 'smaller' for sure, other than that I absolutely LOVE the whole thing, could live there in a minute, love the curved 'hobbit' door and the window in the closet, so adorably cool.

Cute & cool home. Very functional. Original owner was a invisionary. She built in charm and warmth into her home. They could make the sitting /living room a dining room & the bedroom a living room. Then have main bedroom downstairs. (She could get a smaller refrigerator (apt size) to not distrupt the flow.)

Wow excellent renovation. Loved the upstairs and downstairs and the history. Thank you

I would LOVE to live in this home ❤ . . I currently live in one room with everything I own in my room, in a twin bed, so that is a great step up. I don't find it to different from myself and my Ex-husband who lives in the same small town.

This homeowner would make an excellent TV show host on something like this old house

What a treasure - in many a sense. Thank you, all, for sharing this with us!

So cool what you have done with this house. What a great job! It looks fantastic. The history makes it. Thanks for sharing

I don’t know how they got that massive fridge in there but that would be the first thing I’d replace with a smaller one that wouldn’t stick out so far disturbing the whole flow of the place. I could definitely live in a place like that but not for the price. That’s insane

It's like the forecastle of big boat. Very nice house and a good video. I'd try to use a cart to get the stove out. Something to raise it above the counter.

It’s a beautiful house and just enough space. The design is amazing, love it a diamond 💎 of a ruff. Yes very cozy , thank you for sharing ❤😊

It's very cute, & I love the story behind it. 😊 And I respect that it's been left pretty much the same throughout its many owners, but I believe that moving the fridge at this point is definitely a must. 🤔

I watched some videos about this house before and it’s gorgeous, btw the owner is lovely!

What a sweet little place! It's quite clever how they made it work. 😊

I love that little apartment-so cozy and charming!!

My niece’s baby has the same or similar brain condition. These videos give me so much hope. My niece has surprised herself at what a great mom she’s become at 18 years old. This baby has brought us all so much joy.

You can replace the fridge with a shallow one. Same height and width, but won’t stick out as far.

Spite; what a keen motivator!

Beautiful home. It is fascinating that anyone could think this is small. It is plenty of space for a couple upstairs and a single person downstairs.

Moving the fridge to the left corner would definitely add more useable space for the kitchen and better Feng Shui. Thanks for the tour and the history of your unique home.

7:12 U could get rid of the bulky fridge now and opt for drawer styled fridges! It would help open the space more.

~dons flame suit~ That house is cheesy... ~exits stage left~ That is a cool house though. Wonder if she can't legally add a little to it to get a couple hundred sq. ft. more floor space and cover the stairs to the lower level.

@Stacey721

10 ай бұрын

Personally, I wouldn't want to change the original integrity of it. It's perfect. ❤

@lydiarowe491

10 ай бұрын

How could you think of adding onto such a quirky home with it’s historical value…not for everyone but for those who can best be the custodians..keeping it as is..

Window in closet was for airing clothes between wearings. Ppl had fewer clothes 100 years ago. Common to have one bottom (skirt or trousers) for daywear w two tops. Then wash n wear on alternate days. Also another set of clothes for Sun/special occasion. So they needed space to dry clothes n air out/freshen clothes they didn’t wash…

Well just on speck I found it on utube. What a wonderful host and history. A Inspiration that we can do it too.beautiful personality. Made me feel welcome to hear the story. I like a cosy home. Nice

This house is tiny but not too tiny. It's cooler than most tiny houses. If there were some sort of staircase inside that led to the downstairs it would make it perfect. I live in 800 sqft with my 3 kids so this doesn't look too tiny to me.

What a wonderfully creative house! Good on the ex-wife.

What a beautiful gift to be able to live in Seattle with this amazing home 🏡. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

Loved the tour! That tiny wedge is adorable!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Love this home so quaint with many surprises for its size! Hi from Australia 🇦🇺🦘

Great video of an iconic tiny home. 👏👏👏

Hi. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I’ve really liked watching them. However, I think this was one of your best ones though. You did a really good job on this one. Thanks for sharing it.

Love your videos. This Spite House is tiny living at its best. Two levels? What? I had to rewind to make sure it was inside that small area. So unique. The new owner did a great job utilizing the confined space. And that front door, says I’m almost a hundred years old with special features maintained. That’s just the way I like it. Mix the old with the new.