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FARMINGTON, CT Overlooking the Farmington River is an exceptional, professionally restored architect's home: a center-chimney colonial, c. 1750s, 2 1/2 stories and a 1 1/2-story ell. Features 3,172 sq. ft., 6 fireplaces, 2 bake ovens, hydro air HVAC, and many built-ins and special features. Interior lighted well. Stone walls, granite-curbed driveway, gardens, 1/2-story playhouse, and walking paths. On 1 acre. House is 75 ft. from the road with wild areas on 2 sides; $529,900. (860) 767-8099, Skipheart@aol.com.

NEW CASTLE, DE Lesley Manor, 1855. Former bed-and-breakfast. Exquisite, recently renovated mansion house and carriage house. Approximately 13,400 sq. ft. Original interior and exterior. First and second floors for private residence, bed-and-breakfast, and many other uses. Four apartments plus au pair suite all with separate entrances. On 1.47 acres. Move-in condition. 45 miles to Philadelphia. Convenient to NYC and DC. In National Register; $1,369,900. Contact (302) 328-0768, or LesleyManor.com.

SAVANNAH, GA William F. Brantley House, 1857, by John S. Norris. Stunning Italianate mansion on Forsyth Park filled with period details: 14 ft. ceilings, double parlor with fabulous crown moldings, 18 x 25 ft. dining room, marble mantels, Charleston porch, heart-pine floors and grand main staircase with sculpture niches. Nearly 9,000 sq. ft. including 2 rentable units: English basement and carriage house. Katherine W. Oxnard, Mopper-Stappen, Realtors, (912) 704-3545, (912) 238-0874, katherine@mopper-stapen.com.

BURLINGTON, IA Cedar Knoll, c. 1864, on 3/4 acre, 1841 land grant from President Tyler and in National Register. Italianate Victorian has about 4,000 sq. ft., 8 spacious rooms, wide center halls, high ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplace, curving staircase. Original carriage house. Brick patio, large screened porch overlooking lawns landscaped with azaleas, rhododendrons, gardens, flowering and shade trees. Private, fenced; on a high bluff above Mississippi River; $239,900. (319) 752-7906 or Coldwell Banker 7653.

GREENSBURG, KY John Barret House, c. 1815, in National Register. Story-and-1/2, central-passage, Flemish-bond brick house with 1830s two-story brick addition. Many original mantels, most doors, some windows, and flooring remain. Overlooking historic Greensburg on 6.6-acre tract. Weekend retreat potential; located 1 1/2 hours from Louisville airport. Modern kitchen and baths; $159,000. Bob Polsgrove, Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation, (502) 875-1223. Info/photos: www.TheKentuckyTrust.org.

BALTIMORE, MD Greenspring Valley. One of Baltimore's most coveted historic properties. This 1860s 2-story exposed cedar log cabin, originally the caretaker's home on the Strontia estate. Tastefully restored and extensively updated, unique and charming. Exposed chestnut logs artistically exposed on both floors. Truly an enchanting property, this rolling 2.8-acre lot has hidden porches, patios, and magnificent gardens. Heidi Krauss, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (410) 667-3040, cell (410) 935-6881.

EASTERN SHORE MD Anna L. Haines House, c. 1900. Princess Anne Historic District. Colonial revival details, brick construction. Ornate staircase with picture gallery, library with dentil moldings and fireplace, music room with fireplace, bright dining room with Italian crystal chandelier, 3 generous-sized bedrooms, 2 with bay windows, and wood floors throughout. Slate roof. Private patio garden under majestic shade trees; $379,000. www.historichouseforsale.com. Alice Fisher, Long and Foster, (410) 430-1739.

EASTERN SHORE MD Nutter's Purchase, c. 1800. Near the Manokin River, nestled among English boxwoods and shaded gardens, sits this impeccably restored cottagelike colonial. Original woodwork in the main parlor, stairway, and 2 of the 3 bedrooms. Random-width-pine floors and period fireplaces in the kitchen and parlor enhance the home's antiquity. Has modern heat, air, appliances, and other amenities; $259,900. Visual tour at www.porterhomes.net. The Porters at Long & Foster, (410) 726-0755.

PRINCESS ANNE, MD Woolford-Elzey House, c. 1788. Significant 2 1/2-story frame dwelling dating to the 1700s. Large transverse front hall opens to formal parlor and formal dining room. Period staircase winds to third floor. Wide-pine flooring, ornate fireplace surrounds. Fine exterior woodwork at east entrance. Servant areas in brick-walled basement open to Manokin River Park. New kitchen in west wing. A renovation in progress; $245,000. Alice Fisher, Long and Foster, (410) 430-1739, or (410) 546-3211.

SNOW HILL, MD King's Necessity, c. 1784. Except for the addition of bathrooms and heat, this home has remained unaltered inside for 200 years. Has 3,073-sq.-ft. living area plus full basement. Features 12-ft. ceilings, heart-pine floors, 6 fireplaces, open spiral stairway from first to third floor. Original leaded-glass transom and matching side leaded-glass panes on front door; $475,000. Jeff Chapman, Long and Foster, (410) 546-3211, (443) 523-1515.

GREAT DIAMOND ISLAND, ME (formerly Fort McKinley), in National Register. Brick officers quarters has original architectural details preserved with modern systems discretely incorporated. Third-floor master or guest suite has private entrance, 2 bedrooms, bath, sitting room. Six bedrooms, 4 fireplaces. Private beaches, old-growth forests, pool, tennis, workout room, basketball, no cars. 30-minute ferry ride to Old Port area, Portland; $749,900. Sandy Fitch, Mulkerin Assoc., (207) 766-5886, sandy@diamondcove.com.

NATCHEZ, MS The Burn, c. 1834, Greek revival estate with original mantels, windows, heart-pine floors, 14-ft. ceilings, beautiful unsupported staircase, art deco kitchens and baths. Has an 1834, 4-bedroom, 4-bath garconierre. About 11,000 sq. ft. of living space with heritage gardens, pool, fountain courtyard, and 3-car garage on 2 acres. Furnishings included. Owner-occupied B&B; $1,499,000. Sandra Smith/Doug Merritt, Coldwell Banker Brown & Co., (601) 442-9999, coldwellb@bellsouth.net, www.theburnusa.com.

GATES COUNTY, NC Lassiter-Riddick House, an 1820s Federal-style farmhouse with Greek revival front section, near the Outer Banks and within easy commute to Tidewater VA. Splendid interior woodwork, original marbleized baseboards. On 2 acres with smokehouse and brandy house. Needs rehabilitation; $75,000. Call Preservation North Carolina, (919) 832-3652, for complimentary magazine featuring NC historic properties available for restoration in all price ranges, or visit www.PreservationNC.org.

CENTER HARBOR, NH No expense was spared in the professional restoration of this 1820 Victorian. The crown jewel of the village overlooking Center Harbor Bay and the mountains. Town sewer, pristine well water. Sprinkled throughout and meets all BOCA code requirements. Seven fireplaces, 14 rooms. Operating as an upscale restaurant or convert to your dream; $1,200,000. Get more details at www.coehouse.com or call Bob Jones at (603) 279-8251.

CAPE MAY, NJ The Bedford Inn Bed-and-Breakfast, c. 1881, is centrally located just one short block to the beach and steps from many fine restaurants and the Victorian Mall. Bedford Inn currently operates 10 rooms and offers spacious owners' quarters. All rooms and suites have private baths and are tastefully decorated with period antiques. This property is being offered as a turnkey business opportunity. Chris Clemans & Co., Realtors, (800) 828-9751, www.ChrisClemans.com.

SILVER CITY, NM Historic home and studio with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths located in downtown Silver City. Large workspace and private living area. Built in 1897 with lots of Southwest charm. Has off-street parking; $425,000. Call Century 21 Thompson Realty at (800) 358-0021, or visit cjt@silver-nm.com.

ROSLYN, NY Greek revival home built in 1835 by the O.W. Valentine family, owners of Roslyn's paper mill and millpond, has been restored to its original beauty and expanded over the years. Original handcrafted moldings and wide-plank floors in 3 floors of living space reflect the charm of a bygone era. Walk to Roslyn village on the North Shore of Long Island's Gold Coast. Surrounded by magnificent lawns and a babbling brook. Home protected by covenants. Linda Wohl, Licensed Assoc. Broker, (516) 484-1800.

CHESTER COUNTY, PA Avon Lea Farm, designed by and home of Oskar Stonorov (1905-1970). Main house built in International Style in 1939 with additions in 1955, barn, pool, and tennis court. Has 10-60 acres of farmland. In the National Register of Historic Places and located in the Middle Pickering Historic District. Stonorov was a friend of Le Corbusier and Wright and partner of Louis Kahn. Contact Edgar Scott, Core Capital Realty, Inc., (610) 388-1400, or escott@realtyagent.com.

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA Farmer Boy Farm, majestic mini estate on 16.3 beautifully manicured, landscaped acres. Three-bedroom, 3-bath brick colonial, c. 1856. Fully restored. Bank barn with 6-box stalls, wash, tack and feed room. Large pastures, pond, paddocks, run-in shed, post-and-board fencing, 100 x 200 ft. arena with excellent footing. Second barn with 3 levels, including heat, electric, powder room, and security system. A. John Price, Patterson Price Real Estate, (888) 909-3276, www.pattersonprice.com.

CHARLESTON, SC Well-done, charming, masonry Charleston single, c. 1775, on a fantastic block of lower King Street a few steps from the Battery and Charleston's world-renowned antiques district. This home is in pristine condition and exudes warmth and charm. If walls could talk. It housed Union officers during the Civil War and has been showcased on historic and preservation tours. Elevator and wrought-iron-gated courtyard and back patio; $1,795,000. Dan Ravenel, Daniel Ravenel Real Estate, (800) 382-2279.

CHARLESTON, SC Victorian masterpiece, c. 1894, located across from historic downtown Charleston's Colonial Lake. Rooms include rich, gorgeous moldings, high ceilings, and heart-pine floors. Home has 9 fireplaces, dramatic gourmet kitchen with cathedral ceilings and skylights, double parlor with pocket doors, and 5,390 sq. ft. Stunning. Please call Ann Ailstock, Disher Hamrick & Myers, (800) 577-4118, or www.charlestonrealestate.net.

CHARLESTON, SC There is unlimited potential in this classic Charleston single house, c. 1900. Perfect south of Broad location on a pretty, tree-lined street close enough for walking to all the city's finest shopping and dining. All the traditional with some extras, including first-floor master suite, piazza, screened porch, parking, and small garden. Has 2,256 sq. ft. plus 1,000 sq. ft. on third floor ready to be used. Please call Charlotte Fairey, Disher Hamrick & Myers, (800) 577-4118, or www.charlestonrealestate.net.

GEORGETOWN, SC The Mary Gilbert House, c. 1757, is located in Georgetown's historic district and only a few blocks from the waterfront. This historically significant 3-bedroom, 3-bath home has been carefully restored and lovingly renovated to accommodate today's busy lifestyle. The heart-pine flooring and 4 fireplaces are original. The carriage house has been converted to private guest quarters. Offered at $455,000. The Georgetown Agency, (800) 509-0465, www.georgetownsales.com.

READYVILLE, TN The Corners, c. 1829, in the National Register. One hour to Nashville, 15 minutes to Murfreesboro on 21 acres with views of Stones River and rolling hills. Has 4,980 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 6 fireplaces, 12-ft. ceilings, and original doors, mantels and hardwood floors. First floor has 40-ft. center hall, 20-x-20-ft. living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, den and kitchen. Zoned heating and air. Three presidents slept here; Civil War hospital; $397,500. Lynn Wenige, (828) 215-3415, wenige@msn.com.

TELLICO VILLAGE, TN Large private estate on 4.2 acres, 793 ft. of level lake frontage, includes the historic, partially restored Bowman House, c. 1810. Can be restored to a guest house or primary residence. Tellico Village, outside Knoxville, is the area's premier lakefront community, featuring 3 golf courses, yacht club, rec center, and pool. Two additional homes may be built. Sits on a point facing the main channel with superior views of lake and mountains. Judy Teasley, (865) 584-4000, www.judyteasley.com.

HONDO, TX Two-story, ten-room solid brick house, built c. 1890. Located on 1/4 block and shaded by live oak and pecan trees. Features 13-ft. ceilings, hand-carved staircase and entry door. Has wood floors, large front porch, south facing sunroom, new standing seam metal roof. Stages stopped here, historic medallion. Just 35 miles west of San Antonio; $350,000. (512) 476-3950.

JACKSONVILLE, TX Built in 1933 and served as a U.S. post office for 67 years. The new owners have preserved the historic integrity of the neoclassical architecture and fully renovated the interior in art deco décor. The 20,000-sq.-ft., 2-story commercial building with basement is in the National Register and currently occupied by Stamps Restaurant and The Landmark Inn. On 1.28 prime acres on corner of Highways 69 and 79; $2,200,000. Bill Bailey and Becky Darr, owners, (903) 586-6671, www.landmarktexas.com.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA East Belmont, c. 1790, an extraordinary 1,543-acre estate within 3 miles of Charlottesville and UVA. Charles Gillette gardens, rolling fields, several lakes, southwestern mountain views. Internal road system accesses 2 mountain ridges and log cabins. Breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, unparalleled in central Virginia. Unique private domain; $19,500,000. Charlotte Dammann or Andrew Middleditch, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, home@mcleanfaulconer.com.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA The Prodigal, c. 1830. Residence with charming one-bedroom cottage on 19-plus acres just north of historic Scottsville. Has 2,554-sq.-ft. main house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and has undergone many recent renovations. Includes 8-stall barn, garage, and sheds. Partly open land with stream. Perfect as a small horse farm. In private setting only 30 minutes from Charlottesville and UVA; $615,000. Steve McLean, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, McFHomes@aol.com.

AMELIA, VA Winterham Plantation, c. 1855, built by John Garland Jefferson, cousin of Thomas Jefferson. Magnificently restored antebellum mansion. Just west of Richmond. Has 6,000-plus sq. ft., 4-7 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, and 8 fireplaces. With 6 porches and verandas overlooking pastures and 14-acre lake. Currently a bed-and-breakfast, this National Register and Virginia Landmark property offers endless possibilities. Hank Cosby, Hank Cosby Real Estate, (804) 598-2875, www.HankCosby.com.

BROWNSBURG, VA Level Loop in the Shenandoah Valley near historic college town of Lexington and the Virginia Horse Center, a premier early Valley of Virginia home (original portion, c. 1775) with 145 pastoral acres on Hays Creek in the Brownsburg-Middlebrook conservation corridor. This exquisite farmstead is listed in both the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register; $2,350,000. Otis Mead or Barbara Trandel, Mead Associates, (540) 463-7168, www.meadproperties.com.

BURGESS, VA Ingleside, c. 1820. Federal house on 10 acres. Has 3,248 sq. ft., spacious rooms with 6 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, huge magnificent gourmet kitchen, and multiple walk-in closets. Long lane to house. Large guest house/office. Laundry. Includes smokehouse and carriage house. Has beautiful grounds and gardens. Featured on the 2001 state garden tour. Dave Johnson, “The Old House Man,” (804) 580-9803, or www.antiqueproperties.com.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VA Staunton Hill, c. 1848 mansion on +/-273 private acres overlooking the Staunton River. Former home of ambassador David K.E. Bruce features 30-plus bedrooms, 20 baths, and 13 fireplaces. Conference center, plantation office, 5 cottages, 6-bay garage, smokehouse, indoor racquetball court, tennis court, pool, solarium with hot tub. In National Register. Near Brookneal; $4,895,000. Stephen T. McLean, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, smclean@mcleanfaulconer.com.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA Currin's Tavern exquisite brick manor home, c. 1824, in near perfect condition on 50 park-like acres. This home, once a tavern that hosted Gen. Lafayette, has been faithfully restored and features high ceilings, marvelous wainscoting, and lovely woodwork and mantels. Includes an 18th-century guest cottage and an old country store with a charming apartment. The land is mostly open, ideal for horses with a stocked pond; $1,180,000. Charlottesville Country Properties, Ltd., (434) 964-0406.

CHESTER, VA Historic Civil War property, Point of Rocks, on 25-plus acres with 1,660-ft. water frontage on the Appomattox River. A Greek revival house, c. 1830, with 1,800 sq. ft., original woodwork, hardwood floors, fireplaces, and mantels sits on 10 of the acres with 595-ft. water frontage. A Virginia Historic Landmark. National Register pending; $799,000. Max Sempowski, Antique Properties, (434) 391-4855, www.oldhouseproperties.com.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA Physic Hill plantation, c. 1810. Historic landmark in western Chesterfield minutes from 288 on 10 secluded acres overlooking large pond. With more than 3,500 sq. ft., heart-pine and brick floors, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen with fireplace, formal rooms with original moldings and mantels. Garage with upstairs apartment. Two-stall horse facility with riding rink; $649,000. Deborah James Dendtler, RE/MAX Commonwealth, (800) 394-5059, www.VirginiaAntiqueRealEstate.com.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA Smithsonia, c. 1834, in downtown historic district. Owners carefully preserved historic integrity of architecture while transforming it into an exquisite family estate with mature gardens, pergola with climbing roses, and a gazebo. Four levels connected by an elevator, +/- 8,500 sq. ft., 5 fireplaces, living and dining rooms, library, sunroom, office, garden room, billiard and family rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 6 baths. High ceilings and extensive molding; $3,500,000. Stevens & Co., (434) 296-6104.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA Federal side-passage brick landmark with 2 income-producing dependencies (office and summer kitchen/cook's house) in historic district. Built by Carter Stevenson, Esq., in 1817. The 1960s addition: large kitchen, library, enclosed porch, master bedroom suite. Award-winning restoration of original paint finishes/repro period wall coverings. Five bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half-baths, butler's pantry, laundry, old boxwoods. B.G. Fant, (540) 310-0090, or babarfant@yahoo.com.

GLOUCESTER, VA 18th-century riverfront plantation home of Revolutionary War hero Capt. John Sinclair, honored by George Washington. The estate is a national and Virginia historic landmark. On 35 acres with 1,000 ft. of waterfront. Has 6,700 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 10 fireplaces, and 4 porches overlooking the river. Caretaker's apartment above detached 2-car garage. An ideal property for horses with 4-stall barn and riding trails; $2,300,000. Has 130 adjacent acres available. Greg Garrett at (757) 879-0000.

LOUISA COUNTY, VA Boswell's Tavern, c. 1735, in the Green Springs Historic District. National and Virginia historic landmark. Features 3,052 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 6 original mantels, many original interior details remaining, and outbuildings. Known for its use in 1781 as headquarters for the Marquis de Lafayette and as a meeting place for Patrick Henry, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson; $1,295,000. Stephen T. McLean, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, smclean@mcleanfaulconer.com.

MADISON, VA Brick Georgian on Court Square, c. 1730-early 1800s. The 7,200-sq.-ft. home has wide entrance hall with hanging stairway,13 fireplaces, original random-width heart-pine floors, ballroom, modern kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, taproom in English basement. Spacious rooms with high ceilings. Blue Ridge Mountain views. Perfect as weekend residence or bed-and-breakfast with access to D.C. and Charlottesville; $795,000. Dennis Woodriff, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 980-1840, dwoodriff@mcleanfaulconer.com.

PALMYRA, VA Chatham Plantation, c. 1793, 2-story manor home with 4,584 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, formal spaces, high ceilings, beautiful interior details, wood floors, 7 fireplaces, large solarium. Guest cottage, 3-bay garage, office/apartment with greenhouse and indoor lap pool, formal gardens, fruit trees, and other outbuildings on 161-plus acres, 2 streams, private setting. Appropriate for historic register; $2,300,000. Stephen T. McLean, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, smclean@mcleanfaulconer.com.

POWHATAN COUNTY, VA Historic Edgemont, c. 1764, on 54 acres less than 40 minutes from Richmond's West End. The birthplace of John Singleton Mosby. Fully restored in 1980s, including 2-story wing addition from period materials. Heart-pine floors, 11-ft. ceilings, original Federal-style mantels and moldings. More than 3,800 sq. ft. Dependencies: reproduction Williamsburg brick kitchen; $749,950. Deborah James Dendtler, RE/MAX Commonwealth, (800) 394-5059, www.VirginiaAntiqueRealEstate.com.

SPOTTSWOOD, VA James Alexander House, c. 1827. Midway between Lexington and Staunton, this vernacular mid-Atlantic form is cloaked in popular stylish works of the early-19th-century Shenandoah Valley brick homes. A distinctive and rare stone springhouse. Restoration needed. Centered in 86 acres of pastures and meadows. I-81 nearby (however, not overly obtrusive), bordering Middlebrook hunt country; $635,000. Lucy Turner or Otis Mead, Mead Assoc., (540) 463-7168, www.meadproperties.com.

SKAMOKAWA, WA Historic steamboat landing on the lower Columbia River, listed in the National Register. Completely restored and updated. Half of building has 300-plus-seat auditorium upstairs and 4 rental offices down. Other half is owner's retreat with 3 bedrooms, each with full bath, cook's kitchen, and great room with mezzanine. Dock with moorage float. Fantastic downriver view. On the Lewis and Clark Trail. $1,250,000. www.skamokawa.com.