A quaint and colorful 1920 cottage is on the market in San Antonio's Government Hill area

Not all historic homes in San Antonio are Victorian palaces with gabled roofs, sprawling second-floor balconies and carriage houses.

Some, like this 1920 cottage in Government Hill, pack a lot of character into a minimum of space — just 1,100 square feet in this case.

Beyond a cute and colorful exterior, replete with decorative woodwork around the covered porch, this two-bedroom, one-bath property on the market for $265,000 boasts original bead board walls and refinished hardwood floors.

The quaint kitchen, while updated with new appliances, is also chock full of early-last-century charm. Throw in a deck with a tree growing through it and a low-maintenance backyard sitting area, and this spot proves someone doesn't need to buy big to live in style.

This home is listed by Tish Lowe with Keller Williams Heritage.

All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.