This 10-Foot Wide House Sold For $1 Million Dollars And Here’s The Incredible Story Behind It

There are certainly some unique homes in the United States, whether they are big or tiny, historical, or modern. The U.S. is home to all different kinds of architectural styles. This interesting story about a home in Boston is a testament to the fact that all houses have a history. In particular, the one in this story is extremely unique. Buckle up because we’ve got a fascinating article ahead. 

Liam Presley had been waiting for a long time to renovate the old house that was so near and dear to his beloved grandpa. Liam felt it was important, so he dipped into his savings and salary. This was an incredibly exciting moment for him and his dream could finally become a reality. 

After Liam’s grandpa passed away, the only thing he left to Liam was a decrepit, worn-down house in Charleston, Boston. The house was a true gem and Liam’s initial reaction certainly verifies that fact – not for the reason you think.

Liam was 31 years old at the time, the youngest in the Warren family. The Warrens were an important family that had their foundation in the country’s liberation for more than 400 years. Needless to say, it sounds as if Liam had big shoes to fill. 

Obviously, Liam wanted to show that he was appreciative of the gift his grandfather passed down to him even though he felt differently at first. He also wanted to demonstrate how grateful he was to be a Warren and all that comes with that privilege. Liam went to school to become an architect and began a promising career in that career field. Little did Liam know that what happened next would impact his life forever. 

During their phone call, Liam’s mom shared that his grandpa had passed. Frozen, Liam tried to utter a word but his mouth wouldn’t work. Out of all the Warrens, he had the closest connection with his grandpa. Liam idolized his grandpa for everything that he achieved in his lifetime.

As the days went on, Liam’s grandpa was buried next to his forefathers in a moving burial ceremony. It wasn’t too long after the ceremony that his grandpa’s lawyers read his will, informing Liam what was left for him. 

Liam was standing in front of a 1,165-square-foot narrow house, also known as the “Spite House.” The house’s paint was visibly chipping and the windows were broken. Additionally, the grass was overgrown, a clear sign that nobody had been there for a long time. Most of the wood was rotting away and there weren’t any signs of furniture inside.

Liam noticed how unusual and unique the house’s architecture was, and it differed from any other home he had seen. It’s as if he had been transported to the 18th century, with the house as the time machine.

The house turned into a passion project for Liam and decided to renovate it. Overly enthusiastic, Liam rushed home that same evening to set his plan in motion. He spent the next two years renovating the house and giving it all the love and care it deserved.

Months at a time passed as Liam poured his heart and soul into the house’s renovations. He had decided to keep its original motif and went the extra mile to locate any 18th century furniture that would spice up the style. When he was finalizing the repairs, people took notice and began talking.

Two years later, the house was finally done. Liam had successfully created a historical time capsule to the past with his designs. He was all the rage in Charlestown, a man who had transcended all odds to go through with his vision and honored his grandfather. 

The 18th-century time capsule that Liam had gone through all the hard work and money of renovating was only 10 feet wide. That’s quite something. The house fits right in with the rest of the neighborhood and was the most aesthetically pleasing home in all of Charlestown. 

Liam was informed by the buyer that they weren’t going to necessarily live in the house. Instead, they had the idea of transforming it into a museum to showcase the heritage of Charlestown. The home would be filled with more 18th-century furniture, paintings, and sculptures, and it would be open to the public as a historical landmark. 

Consulting with his family first, Liam thought it would be best to sell the house. They agreed that he should go with his heart. Liam began this journey furious with his grandpa for leaving him an old house, and now it was about to be sold for $1 million dollars. 

Caught between keeping the house for himself and allowing the public to enjoy and celebrate his family’s legacy, Liam had a difficult choice to make. As he was thinking about all of this, he realized he had felt the same way he did when the lawyer shared the will with Liam.

Liam’s grandpa loved odd things, so when he first laid eyes on the “Spite House,” he had to have it. His grandpa purchased it on a whim with the intention of fixing it up and restoring it to its former glory. 

It isn’t often that you hear of a house being built with the intention of revenge in mind. That’s exactly what happened with this “Spite House.” The man who had built it made sure that he made life really difficult for a group of people in the neighborhood. 

In the 1830s, Sharp was a hardworking man. Like most businessmen in those days, they loved coming home from a long day of work and pouring a stiff drink. Relaxing after a hard day was crucial. 

People loitering and making loud noises in the alleyway next to his home was driving him crazy. The sounds of broken bottles and irritating brawls would make their way right up to Sharp’s upper-story window during the wee hours of the night.  

Sharp was cackling to himself like a wild man. His amazing plan was to halt all the sounds and get even. But, was it even legal? He didn’t even care about the logistics or how it would all unravel. Stopping the traffic was the first and last thing on his mind every day. 

Wasting no time, Sharp rapidly put his plan into motion. He started to build his revenge house. The alleyway was narrow but he knew he could make it work. No carriage would ever go through there again. No loitering or obnoxious brawls, either. 

The annoyance that Sharp encountered was that the alleyway was public property, so he would be unable to build on it. Of course, at this rate, absolutely nothing could stop Sharp from going through with his devious plan for revenge. 

Over 200 years later, Liam’s grandfather, Charlie Warren, noticed the auction listing for Lewis Sharp’s house. He knew right away that he had to buy it. Despite it being an unusual architectural oddity, Charlie didn’t care – that was the kind of thing he admired anyways.  

Many house flippers would inform their potential buyer or client that redecorating and fixing old homes can eat away at your savings, and also be a huge burden. It’s time-consuming work and those types of projects are complicated and often come with a lot of stress. 

Charlie was 60 years old when he had become so infatuated with the “Spite House” that he made the snap decision to continue investing his savings into it. He’d even kept it a secret from his relatives and planned to do the renovations by himself, but he was too optimistic about his health. 

Liam had done a marvelous job of highlighting the original and unique elements of the house, leaving the brick walls and wooden floors unchanged. Other areas, however, did receive some specialized care. 

Among being an already historically fascinating landmark, the house also embodied an authentic 1800s quality, while also being reminiscent of a ship’s cabin. This was a concept that sparked an idea within Liam.

Liam certainly proved everybody who doubted him from the beginning of this journey, wrong. He had dedicated himself to redecorating and renovating his beloved grandfather’s house, while also ensuring that it accurately resembled the time period it was originally built. 

The house turned into a massive success for the town and its residents couldn’t possibly love it more. Liam thoroughly enjoyed bringing people inside his quaint and humble abode before selling it. Many people expressed their amazement, and the house obviously elicited such a reaction.