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VENTURA, CA Early 1900s restored craftsman with
oriental influence. Meticulously restored featuring
+/- 2,500 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, gourmet
kitchen, woodwork, crown moldings, hardwood floors,
and tile inlay fireplace. Green/natural materials
used for this environmentally friendly house. Some
ocean views from upper level. Potential historic Mills
Act designation for substantial tax benefits; $1,199,000.
Fred Evans, RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors, (805) 339-3502,
www.fredevans.com.
PARROTT, GA Gorgeous 2-story, well-maintained, mostly
original home boasts 3,700 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms,
2 baths, and many original features. Same family since
it was built! Small town, safe community; $125,000.
United Country, (800) 999-1020, ext. 326, www.unitedcountry.com
American Treasures-a full-color magazine of older
and historic properties for sale. Just $5.95.
MAUCKPORT, IN Squire Boone Caverns. Magnificent tourist
attraction! Vast cave system, reconstructed historic
buildings now feature cabins and shops, grist mill,
museum, art gallery, and more. On 112 acres near Ohio
River. Just 30 miles to Louisville, KY; $2,950,000.
United Country, (800) 999-1020, ext. 326, www.unitedcountry.com
American Treasures-a full-color magazine of older
and historic properties for sale. Just $5.95.
CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY Civil War Battlefield. Battle of
Tebbs Bend/Green River Bridge. Four-bedroom, 2-bath
home with outbuildings and pond. On 132 acres and
listed on the National Register. With 1/2 mile of
river frontage. CRP income; $450,000. United Country,
(800) 999-1020, ext. 326, www.unitedcountry.com
American Treasures-a full-color magazine of older
and historic properties for sale. Just $5.95.
HARRODSBURG, KY Historic Glenworth Farm near _Harrodsburg,
contains 208 acres. This beautiful Greek revival
home dates to 1848. Outbuildings include a summer
kitchen, smoke house, ice house, former servants quarters,
and a great 18-stall horse barn. Completely restored,
this farm can be viewed from the “widow's walk.”
For more information about this extraordinary property,
please call Buddy Edwards at (859) 229-1500 or visit
www.HaymakerCompany.com.
NEW SALEM, MA Unique estate on 45 acres of open pasture/forest
land with bridle path, spring and brook north of Quabbin
Reservoir. About 12 miles to UMass in Amherst. Historic
1811 central chimney colonial with +/- 3,200 sq. ft.,
12/12 paned windows, 5 operable Rumford Principle
fireplaces, each graced by granite mantel and wrought
iron crane, 6-8-ft. hearth in keeping room with brick
oven; $895,000. Shannon Donohue, Shannon Donohue R.E.,
(413) 283-6324, www.ShannonDonohueHomes.com.
SHEFFIELD, MA Grist Mill, c. 1737. Spectacular restoration
of this magical 4,500 sq. ft. home includes reconstruction
of 2 waterfalls and pristine pond. Mill contains 4-plus
bedrooms and baths, professional kitchen, wine cellar,
exposed beams, central air, and details galore. Includes
original gears and turbines. Restored for conversion
to hydroelectric generation. Rooms have excellent
proportions and flooded with light; $3,800,000. Robinson
Leech Realty, (860) 435-9891, www.robinleechrealestate.com.
EASTERN SHORE MD The Wythe-Morris House, built in
the 1950s, is an extraordinary recreation of the George
Wythe House in Williamsburg. Updated to meet today's
expectations in taste and quality. This 4-bedroom
colonial has more than 4,600 sq. ft., wide-pine floors,
4 fireplaces, and elegant woodwork. Screened porch,
rec-room in basement, and 3 1/2 baths. Attached garage
and bow-roof barn; $725,000. Hursey Porter, Long &
Foster Real Estate, Inc., (410) 726-0755, www.Porterhomes.net
(437917).
EASTERN SHORE MD The Otis Lloyd House, c. 1860, offers
wonderful views of the Wicomico River in the historic
waterfront village of Whitehaven. A private marina
provides boat slips and is only 6 miles to reach the
Chesapeake Bay. Historic 3-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath home
has been totally rewired, the plumbing updated, and
features a new kitchen. Lovely back yard with gardens
and 2-car garage; $359,000. Hursey Porter, Long &
Foster Real Estate, Inc., (410) 726-00755, www.porterhomes.net
(437931).
ELLICOTT CITY, MD Historic Howard House, c. 1850.
Two retail shops plus 8 luxury apartments. Empire
granite façade, ornate slate mansard roof,
wide front porch with wrought iron detail, 10 ft.
ceilings, heart-pine floors, raised-panel wood door
jambs and transoms. Five stories. Meticulously restored.
Even has fire sprinklers! Historic district treasure;
$2,000,000. Eric van Swol, Re/Max 100, (410) 715-3277.
GLYNDON, MD Melinda, a 33-acre farm in the heart of
horse country dating to 1707. Brick Georgian colonial
approximately 5,400 sq ft. with 7 fireplaces, exquisite
moldings, large windows, and custom cabinetry. Brick
and stone barn with 5 stalls, tenant home, and other
outbuildings. Property in preservation trust. Located
across from Sagamore Farm. Convenient to several interstates.
Joanne Archibald or Sisi Wills, Chase Fitzgerald &
Company, Inc., (410) 323-6000, joannearchibald@comcast.net.
PORTLAND, ME An 18th-century Victorian house and matching
barn. House has 3 floors with kitchen and bath on
each floor. Ten unique and enchanting pictures of
local scenes and striking portrait of Abraham Lincoln
painted on the plaster walls. They were done in 1920
by relative who was wagon painter for Ringling Brothers
Circus. Historically these are important original
American folk art and must live on. Offered at $400,000.
Call John Rich at (207) 799-5978.
NATCHEZ, MS Located in beautiful downtown, this 1830
home is available for restoration. The Cockeral House
has been lovingly cared for by the Watson family for
90 years. The home has an original pair of Cornelius-Baker
gasoliers and outstanding marble mantels that were
installed in the new addition in 1850. The home is
structurally sound and needs only cosmetic attention.
The home is one of Natchez's finest offerings. Charlotte
Copeland, (800) 754-0363, ccoplenad100@hotmail.com
for more details.
GOLDSBORO, NC Herman C. Smith House, 1910 Queen Anne
style house adjacent to downtown and in the historic
district. Features wainscoting, mantels, and tiled
fireplace surrounds. Currently apartments, versatile
floor plan will easily convert back to single-family
residence with 3 to 5 bedrooms and several baths.
Requires complete rehabilitation. Eligible for historic
tax credits. Part of downtown Goldsboro revitalization
project; $35,000. (919) 832-1651, visit www.PreservationNC.org
for available properties.
SALISBURY, NC Empire Hotel, c. 1855, 1907. Has 88,000
sq. ft., 3 floors, 8 storefronts. Intact 4,000-sq.-ft.
ballroom. Substantial roof replacement in 2002. On
1.39 acres, 60 parking spaces, additional parking.
Significant landmark in 200 block of Main Street adjacent
to entertainment district and city hall. NRHD rehab
credits and NMTC census tract. Development-hotel,
retail, residential. $1,500,000; qualified developers.
Randy Hemann, Downtown Salisbury Inc., (704) 637-7814,
rhema@salisburync.gov.
WILMINGTON, NC Built in 1914, this historic mansion
district home is totally restored and boasts 4,300
sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, original slate
roof, and original leaded glass in all of the windows.
Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances.
The home has a full basement and carriage house for
storage. Has heated pool for outdoor entertaining
and is one block from the Cape Fear River; $1,525,000.
Michelle Clark, (910) 367-9767, mclark@intracoastalrealty.com,
www.collinsandclark.com
CEDARVILLE, NY Featured on HGTV and in architectural
magazines, the award-winning Cristman Barn, c. 1886,
is on +/-33 acres near Cooperstown. Recently renovated,
the 10,000-plus sq. ft. post-and-beam structure has
stone walls and hand-hewn beams. Open first floor
atrium with 21-ft. ceiling; 6 bedrooms with en-suite
baths; and third floor grand 40-x-80-ft. recreation
room; $2,200,000. Suzi Chase, Daniel Gale Sotheby's
International Realty, (516) 759-4800 ext.107, suzichase@danielgale.com.
KINDERHOOK, NY Hudson Valley Dutch Colonial, c. 1728-1765,
set in historic district among fine period homes.
With 3,630 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, and 3 baths. Museum
quality gambrel boasts a front brick façade,
clapboard gable-ends, Federal interior elegance, wide-board
pine floors, original moldings, and pitch-pine beams.
19th-century post-and-beam barn. NYC 2 1/2 hours,
Albany 30 minutes, and Berkshires 40 minutes. Allen
Schaefer, Prudential Manor Homes, (518) 758-8337,
www.AllenSchaefer.com.
ZANESVILLE, OH Alvah Buckingham House, 1819-34 Federal
in historic district 50 minutes from Columbus. Adam's
Shell entrance, large 6-over-6 windows with original
glass, 4,166 sq. ft., interior woodwork featured in
Historic Homes of Ohio, 3 stairways, two 38-ft. porches,
brick patio with fountain on 2 lots across Muskingum
River from downtown. Family donated Buckingham Fountain
to Chicago. Roberta Lepi, Lepi & Associates Real
Estate, (740) 891-1068 or view at www.thebuckinghamhouse.com.
AIKEN, SC The magnificent and historic Sandhurst has
11 bedrooms, 10 1/2 baths, and 10 fireplaces throughout
the 3-story, 10,500-sq.-ft. main residence. Located
in the Winter Colony historic district, the Sandhurst
estate encompasses 5 acres with barn, paddocks, and
formal gardens. It is next to Hopelands Gardens and
just steps away from Hitchcock Woods to enjoy on foot
or astride; $3,390,000. Jane Page Thompson, The Carolina
Real Estate Company, (800) 880-0108.
CHARLESTON, SC 7 Pitt Street. A classic brick Charleston
single, c. 1837, which has been modified over the
years. Beautifully restored with grand formal rooms,
elegant mantels, and heart-pine floors. Comfortable
living spaces, updated kitchen, and beautiful master
suite. Large stone driveway with room for off-street
parking and a charming brick patio. Incredible double
piazzas; $1,150,000. Dan Ravenel, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's
International Realty, (843) 723-7150, DanielRavenelSothebysRealty.com.
CHARLESTON, SC 83 Cumberland Street. In the walled
city of colonial Charles Towne, Trott's Cottage is
one of the few pre-Revolutionary structures in the
city. Home of the Southern Library Tradition Bookshop
and The Gunpowder Tea Room. Landscaped gardens with
covered patio. Heart-pine floors and 6 restored fireplaces
with gas logs. Could be converted into office or private
residence; $1,795,000. Ricky Hanckel, Daniel Ravenel
Sotheby's International Realtly, (843) 870-1931, DanielRavenelSothebysRealty.com.
CHARLESTON, SC 2 Gibbes Street. Charleston single
c. 1850, in desirable South of Broad neighborhood.
Grand rooms perfect for entertaining with beautiful
hardwood floors, double piazzas, and large fireplaces
with exquisite mantels. Handsome master suite with
adjoining study. Double lot with beautiful landscaping
and custom pool. Apartment with private entrance;
$4,235,000. Beth McCrabb, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's
International Realty, (843) 670-0296, DanielRavenelSothebysRealty.com.
CHARLESTON, SC 3 Queen Street, #310, c. 1854, warm,
well-tended old pine floors, 20 ft. ceilings on the
first floor with skylights and dramatic exposed brick
wall. Kitchen with custom cabinetry, creative lighting
and top-of-the-line appliances. Custom iron banister
leads upstairs to the bedrooms and baths. Plantation
shutters and exterior storm shutters. Low maintenance.
Walking distance to all amenities; $1,395,000. Helene
Settle, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty,
(843) 906-5916, LiveCharleston.com.
CHARLESTON, SC Charming c. 1800-10 Federal style home
on Church Street has been restored with historically
correct period colors. Old heart-pine floors, original
woodwork, and beautifully proportioned mantels blend
with updated baths and kitchen with fireplace. Entertain
from the historically intact drawing room, double
piazzas, bricked courtyard, and garden. Five bedrooms
and 5 baths; $2,495,000. Deborah C. Fisher, William
Means Real Estate, LLC, (843) 810-4110, www.charlestonrealestate.com.
CHARLESTON, SC Built by John McCall, the city's treasurer,
this beautiful home, c. 1784, was recently restored
and redesigned by SINTRA Homes. Highlights include
an upscale kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 7 fireplaces,
harbor views from the 4th floor, and private landscaped
grounds. This 4-story residence offers a unique combination
of 18th-century restoration and 21st-century design
for modern living; $4,200,000. Debbie Fisher, William
Means Real Estate, LLC, (843) 810-4110, www.charlestonrealestate.com.
CHARLESTON, SC 2 Lowndes Street is a perfect family
home with a practical floorplan. Designed by Charleston
architects Albert Simmons and Samuel Lapham, the home
has a center stair hall, formal living and dining
rooms, sunroom, and gourmet kitchen. Second and third
floors have sleeping quarters (5 bedrooms) and baths.
The home has both formal and casual living spaces
and rooms are inviting. Walled rear yard and garden;
$1,950,000. Caroline Ragsdale Poston, (843) 577-4115,
dhmrealestate.com.
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 206 Center Street. More than 200
years old, perhaps one of the oldest homes in the
Old Village, completely restored to its original splendor
with modern conveniences. Many architectural details
have been preserved including heart-pine floors, the
walls in the wet bar, and the fireplace mantel. Corner
lot with views of Charleston harbor, only a block
away; $2,850,000. Dan Ravenel, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's
International Realty, (843) 723-7150, DanielRavenelSothebysRealty.com.
BUCKEYE HOLLOW, VA Scott-Walker House, c. 1792 Federal.
A Virginia Landmark on 0.80 acre featuring +/- 2,712
sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 5 fireplaces. With
2-feet-thick stone walls and original mantels, floors,
doors, wainscoting, and chair rails. Architect-designed
addition with components from 1790 house with country
kitchen that opens to great room with cathedral ceiling
opening to screen porch; $295,000. Dave Johnston,
“The Old House Man®,” (804) 343-7123,
AntiqueProperties.com.
BUCKINGHAM, VA The Fitzpatrick dates to 1780 and is
situated on 14 acres between Charlottesville and Farmville,
and 60 miles west of Richmond. Clapboard capped with
a slate roof, The Fitzpatrick enjoys lovely proportion
and scale. Four chimneys, 8 fireplaces, impressive
wide interior doors, and heart-pine floors are interior
hallmarks; $275,000. For more information visit www.jtsamuels.com and call Joe Samuels at (434) 981-3322 or email joe@jtsamuels.com.
CHASE CITY, VA Reveille, classic Greek revival house,
c. 1840, on 45.07 acres-13 open and 12 wooded. Original
fireplace mantels, moldings, and hardwood floors.
Has 3,184 sq. ft. new kitchen with stainless steel
appliances, 1,000-sq.-ft. guesthouse with kitchen,
great room, full bath, and second-floor bedroom. Office
in the former smokehouse. All with central HVAC. Two
log slave houses with stone fireplaces; $399,000.
Max Sempowski, Antique Properties, (434) 391-4855,
www.oldhouseproperties.com.
CULPEPER, VA Known as the Blair House, 205 South West
Street, this 2-story frame house was constructed c.
1920 in the vernacular style. Approximately 1,800
sq. ft., the structure has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living
room, dining room, and back porch. Within 90 days
of purchase, this structure must be moved from the
site. For additional information, contact cstephenson@culpeper.to.
FREDERICKSBURG,
VA Bruce-Coakley House, c. 1843, Greek revival. A
Virginia Landmark with +/- 4,451 sq. ft. on a town
lot. Features high ceilings and original mantels,
floors, doors, locks, wainscoting, and chair rails.
With shutters and exquisite surrounds. Has as many
as 7 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, 8 relined
fireplaces, and formal rear garden. On quiet street
of historic houses; $795,000. Dave Johnston, “The
Old House Man®,” (804) 633-7123, AntiqueProperties.com.
HOT SPRINGS, VA Maple Ridge, c. 1899, is an exquisite
estate on 21 acres just minutes from the famed Homestead
Resort. The 8,000 sq. ft. manor home was renovated
in 2005 to preserve the unique architectural design,
moldings, woodwork, and other historic features. Outbuildings
include pool house, and in-ground pool, garage, and
garden house. Offered at $3,300,000. Please contact
Ryan at Clarkson & Wallace, (540) 839-2609, www.clarksonand wallace.com.
KEYSVILLE, VA The Love Plantation is a brick 1904
colonial revival nestled on 40.7 acres with large
pond. House has been totally upgraded, but original
details have not been compromised. With 2,582 sq.
ft. Hardwood floors have been refinished and house
has been newly painted inside and out. Several outbuildings.
Two enclosed porches. Well suited for horses. Central
heat and air. A very special property; $449,000. Max
Sempowski, Antique Properties, (434) 391-4855, www.oldhouseproperties.com.
LEXINGTON, VA The Manor on Main is the downtown historic
district's newest B&B with 3 guest suites and
innkeeper's suite. Victorian era (1885) renovated
residence has luxury rooms with formal and informal
spaces. Equally suited for private residence: master
suite, in-law suite with private entrance, 2 to 3
additional bedrooms, and 5 baths. Dining room, parlor,
gourmet kitchen, 4 fireplaces, front porch, deck,
off-street parking; $1,050,000. Kurt, Herring Real
Estate, (504) 463-7314, www.manoronmain.com.
LEXINGTON, VA The Homeplace, a charming original chestnut
log home in the woods across Shenandoah Valley's Brushy
Hill from quaint downtown Lexington, home of Washington
& Lee University, Virginia Military Institute,
and the Virginia Horse Center. Logged rooms; gathering/dining,
living, new kitchen, and master suite. Tasteful addition:
gallery, 2 bedrooms, and workshop/studio. Includes
pond and 11 acres; $520,000. Otis Mead, Mead Associates,
(540) 463-7168, www.meadproperties.com.
LEXINGTON, VA National Register Stone House. First
public offering in 210 years. Zachariah Johnston's
1797 family home in Woods Creek at town's edge. Updated
by descendant Matthew Paxton, Jr. family under the
guidance of noted restoration architect Charles Craven
preserving the original flooring, stone fireplaces,
Georgian woodwork, and detailing. Epitome of country
entertaining with modern family living; $1,750,000.
Otis Mead or Robin Eddy, Mead Assoc., (540) 463-7168,
www.meadproperties.com.
MADISON COUNTY, VA The Glen, a 405-acre farming estate
in protected valley next to Blue Ridge Mountains.
The farm has almost 130 acres, open beautiful hills
with panoramic views, creeks, and pond. Restored 5-bedroom
farmhouse in excellent condition featuring a first-level
master suite and family room with stone fireplace.
Other buildings include tenant house and large barn.
Property is a candidate for a conservation easement
with tax benefits. Jim Faulconer, McLean Faulconer
Inc., (434) 981-0076.
MADISON COUNTY, VA Woodbourne, in a secluded vale,
preserves the image of a prosperous 19th-century Piedmont
farmstead. Main house, c. 1810, with 3,006 sq. ft.,
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, 4 additions
to original building. On 52 acres with stone summer
kitchen, barns, farm outbuildings, lush rolling land,
streams, pond site, and beautiful pastoral and distant
Blue Ridge Mountain views; $1,395,000. Steve McLean,
McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, smclean@mcleanfaulconer.com.
NATURAL BRIDGE, VA Forest Oaks, c. 1806-10, one of
Rockbridge County's most spectacular historic homes
on 45 beautiful acres. In the National Register with
10,000 sq. ft. of exceptional living area, 24-plus
rooms, 10 fireplaces, and rich English walnut trim.
Magnificent views overlook pond, meadows, and beautiful
Blue Ridge Mountains. Large guest cottage and stable.
Twelve miles from the historic college town of Lexington;
$1,700,000. James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co., (540)
463-7080, www.jwmre.com.
 NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, VA West End Plantation, an impeccably restored Flemish Bond brick manor home, c. 1790. Has 21st century amenities while maintaining its integrity. On +/- 32 acres with spectacular views and garden. Close to marina and Chesapeake Bay. Grand living and dining rooms, library, gourmet kitchen, morning room, breakfast room, tavern room. Master bedroom suite pus 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 8 fireplaces. Guesthouse and dependencies; $3,200,000. Jane Ludwig, Bay Meadows RE, (804) 436-6341, jane@janeludwig.com
STAUNTON, VA Historic downtown home with 4 bedrooms,
gourmet chef designed kitchen, maple and oak floors,
pocket doors, and fabulous oak trim throughout. New
mechanicals: new plumbing and electric, and Trex deck.
Private back yard with hot tub. Absolutely nothing
to repair; just move in and enjoy this wonderful historic
home; $495,000 MLS#47415. Dave Metz, Century 21 _Premier
Real Estate, (540) 292-8864.
WARM SPRINGS, VA Three Hills was built by novelist
Mary Johnston in 1913. The elegant 12,000 sq. ft.
manor house overlooks one of the most stunning views
in Bath County and is nestled on 29 acres between
The Nature Conservancy and The Homestead Preserve.
Features 26 rooms, 11 baths, 6 fireplaces, total privacy,
and serenity. Offered at $4,790,000. Contact Ryan
at Clarkson & Wallace, (540) 839-2609, www.clarksonandwallace.com.
MILWAUKEE, WI Spectacular historic restaurant site
150 feet above highest point in Milwaukee. Historic
Pabst Brewing grain elevators. Our design or yours.
200,000 cars a day on I-43. Spectacular views 20 miles
around. Call (414) 274-2880 or visit www.thebrewerymke.com.
MILWAUKEE,
WI Historic Pabst Brewing Company. Hotel conversion-buildings
20 and 21 with 74,000 sq. ft. For hotel rooms, restaurant,
and banquet space. Has 40 ft. ceilings, copper brew
kettles, cream city brick, huge stained glass window
of King Gambrinus, and much more. Asking price $2,100,000.
Call (414) 274-2880 or visit www.thebrewerymke.com.
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