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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Mediterranean revival, c. 1925, by noted architect Francis Abreu. On 127-ft. waterfront on New River at Tarpon Bend in Colee Hammock. Has 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 32-ft.-ceiling entrance-tower, 26-ft.-ceiling great hall, parlor, family room, dining room, office, covered and open terraces. Separate garage with 2-room, 1-bath second-floor apartment. Seven-zone AC/heating, dock, seawall, boatlifts. All painstakingly restored; $3,950,000. Reed Bryan, (954) 527-0300, rab707@bellsouth.net.

OLD FERNANDINA, FL Italianate Victorian home, c. 1870, facing historic Fort Carlos and the inland waterway in the oldest settlement in the United States. Originally a captain’s house, the Bell House was the movie home of Pippi Longstocking and featured on the title page of Beautiful Villages and Towns of the South. Restored with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4 original fireplaces, and pine floors; $800,000 or $985,000 with 2 additional adjoining lots. Steven Traver, Prudential Chaplin Williams Realty, (904) 415-1053.

MOULTRIE, GA Antebellum-style home custom-designed in 1951 by well-known architect Wm. Frank McCall Jr. Spacious home with 5,363 sq. ft. has 4 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2-half baths, and finished basement on 1.72 acres. Features 10-ft. ceilings downstairs, premium-quality millwork, stained-oak floors throughout. Screened-in pool, lawn irrigation system, and mature landscaping. The home is still owned by original family. Kirk Friedlander, Mattco Realtors, (229) 985-1145, kcfried@alltel.net.

SAVANNAH, GA The John J. Bouhan House, built in 1892, is an exceptional townhouse sensitively restored, preserving many of the original details while offering luxury features for today’s lifestyle. The main house has a formal parlor, dining room, gourmet kitchen with large family area overlooking enclosed garden. In addition, this property has a remarkable Victorian frame cottage suitable for guest quarters, retail shop or professional offices; $540,000. Richard Mopper, (912) 663-5500, www.mopper-stapen.com.

WAYCROSS, GA Victorian mansion, c. 1885, in National Register. Beautiful restoration, on many tours. Has 5,000 sq. ft., wraparound porch, staircase with matching lady newel-post lamps, ornate ceilings, fretwork, crown molding, Lincrusta, 13 pieces stained glass, period lighting, copper stove hood, 4 or 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 9 fireplaces, custom period draperies. With 3-car carriage house, ornate fence with electric gates, formal landscaping, koi pond. C/A, pool; $495,000 or best offer. Owner, (912) 283-7444.

LOUISVILLE, KY The Stark House, c. 1869. Secluded brick Greek revival on the National Register, less than 1 hour from Louisville and 10 minutes from Elizabethtown Business Park. More than 5 acres with barn and fencing set up for horses. Stocked pond with aerator. Surrounded by 1,000-acre farm. Meticulously restored with 10 ft. ceilings, original poplar flooring, moldings, and mantels. Five bedrooms, 3-car garage, and invisible fencing; $399,000. Mary Key, (800) 394-5059.

HEATH, MA The Manse, c. 1767. Unique center-chimney colonial in state of near-original preservation on 25 secluded acres. Raised paneling in all principal rooms, 12-over-12 windows, wainscoting in 2 parlors. Six fireplaces, all original and working. Thirteen rooms featuring 6 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 2 kitchens. Formal gardens with fountain. Heated double barn with 2 offices and 4 car spaces. The Manse’s alluring history available; $795,000. (800) LANDETC, (413) 625-6366, www.upton-massamont.com.

EASTERN SHORE, MD Designed by Jackson C. Gott and built in 1890 for Sen. and Gov. John Walter Smith, this restored Queen Anne-style residence features 10,000 sq. ft. and 20 rooms of charm. Stained-glass windows are unrivaled in beauty, as are hand-painted ceilings and handsome mantels that grace 11 fireplaces. Large formal rooms allow for elegant entertaining. Within minutes of the country club, golf course, airport, and ocean. This estate was the most palatial in the region; $699,000. (410) 632-2290.

PRINCESS ANNE, MD Beckford, c. 1803. Designed and built in the finest tradition. This Federal style mansion features Flemish-bond brick, gable-on-hip roof, windows topped with limestone jack arches and keystones. Has 10 ft. ceilings, 8 fireplaces, intricate woodwork and plaster cornices, and heart-pine floors. Mechanical systems are engineer designed. Situated on 8 acres with mature boxwoods; $600,000. Alice Fisher (410) 430-1739 or Tracy Jones (410) 430-1975. Long and Foster Realtors (410) 546-3211.

BELFAST, ME Little Stone Church on Meetinghouse Hill, c. 1907. Meticulously restored unique property with 2,000 sq. ft. of living space, original woodwork, stone foyer, 26-x-32 great room, custom kitchen with granite and antiquity tile, 1 1/2 baths, and 2 bedrooms. New plumbing, electric, radiant heat, and cedar roof. On 2-plus acres with seasonal views of Belfast Bay. Residence/commercial zone. Expansion potential in bell tower; $795,000. Owner, (207) 338-3237.

KENNEBUNKPORT, ME Gorse Ledge, c. 1850. Lovingly cared for while maintaining historic integrity, this 10-room home combines generous formal living with plenty of warm and inviting family space. Five bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, Indian shutters, pine floors, and front and back stairways all sited on a large in-town lot just a few blocks from the Atlantic. Offered at $850,000. Linda Kendrick, Pack Maynard & Associates, Real Estate, (207) 967-3883, lkendrick@pmrealestate.com.

FERGUS FALLS, MN The historic Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center (FFRTC), consisting of 24 buildings containing approximately 775,000 sq. ft., is available for reuse, redevelopment, and leasing proposals. The FFRTC is a tax-free zone, and qualifying businesses may be eligible for exemptions from certain state taxes. The Department of Human Services currently operates the campus for mental illness and chemical dependency programs. For more information: k.mattson@ferguslaw.com by July 1, 2004.

WALKER, MN The historic Ah-Gwah-Ching Center (AGCC), consisting of 16 buildings containing approximately 250,000 sq. ft., near Walker, is available for reuse, redevelopment, and leasing proposals. The AGCC is a tax-free zone, and qualifying businesses may be eligible for exemptions from property, state income, sales, and corporate taxes. The Department of Human Services currently operates the campus as a psychiatric nursing home. For information: gail.leverson@co.state.mn.us by June 30, 2004.

WILLMAR, MN The historic Willmar Regional Treatment Center (WRTC), consisting of 44 buildings containing approximately 585,000 sq. ft., is available for reuse, redevelopment, and leasing proposals. If an application to designate the WRTC a tax-free zone is approved, operators may be eligible for exemptions from certain state taxes. The Department of Human Services currently operates the campus for mental illness and chemical dependency programs. For more information: edp@kandiyohi.com by July 1, 2004.

BALSAM, NC Balsam Mountain Inn, c. 1905, National Register. Certified historic restoration, 1991. A turn-key, operating mountain inn, restaurant, and gift shop on 24 acres nestled in Smoky Mountains at 3,500 ft. elevation. Features 50 guest rooms, 50 private baths, additional 6 bedrooms and 6 baths in owner’s apartment. Three-story neoclassical: elevator, 44,000 sq. ft. interior space and 2,752 sq. ft. porches. Asking $3,500,000. Visit www.balsaminn.com, and e-mail or call Merrily (828) 456-9498, ext. P.

ENFIELD, NC The Cellar plantation house, c. 1806, is listed in the National Register. A Georgian 2-story frame structure with 5,000 sq. ft. on 2.99 landscaped acres plus an outbuilding with garden tools and mowers included. Home is completely restored and is in move-in condition. Furnished with period antiques, included in the sale price of $695,000. Contact Col. Kovach, (703) 536-3260, phone and fax.

GOLDSBORO, NC The King House. Charming Second Empire-style home with slate mansard roof, built in 1900, later enlarged and converted into apartments. Restore the 11-room, 4-bath house to single-family residence. Located in the Goldsboro Historic District, the house is a candidate for historic rehabilitation tax credits; $25,000. Call Preservation North Carolina at (919) 832-3652 for complimentary magazine featuring N.C. historic properties available for restoration in all price ranges, or www.PreservationNC.org.

SOUTHPORT, NC The W. Thompson House, c. 1900, in the National Register. This corner property is close to the Cape Fear riverfront, antiques shops, Intracoastal Waterway, and marina. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, kitchen, great-room addition with skylights, and deck. Detached 2-car garage with workshop. HVAC. New exterior paint. Has an upper porch for street viewing, live oaks, and absolute charm. Offered at $458,400. Karen De La Paz, Southport Realty, (910) 457-7676.

NEW LONDON, NH 1802 Georgian colonial. Paneling, 7 fireplaces, Indian shutters, wide-board wainscoting and floors. Front-to-back hall with scrolled detail on stairs. Four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 parlors, dining room, kitchen, mud/utility room, and 3-season glass/screen porch. Heated workshop/studio over barn/garage. Gardens. Mountain views. On 2-plus acres near town in cultural and recreational community; $895,000. Michele Holton, New London Agency, (603) 344-2090, www.newlondonagency.com.

CALIFON, NJ The Tanner’s House, c. 1825. Restored country Federal fieldstone in historic district. Easy commute to New York City. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, and 3 fireplaces; wide-board floors; original mantels, woodwork, and hardware; deep window reveals; cupboard stairs. Listed in state and national registers. Walk to schools, church, shopping. Barn and garage on property; $425,000. Contact Jerry Andersen, Spann GMAC Real Estate, (908) 246-0397.

CLOSTER, NJ The Isaac Naugle House, c. 1775. Located just minutes from Manhattan, this 3-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath home has 4 fireplaces, foot-thick stone walls, and exposed original wood beams in the interior. Set on nearly 2 private wooded acres, this property features a serene brook and a fieldlike backyard. During the American Revolution, the house was sacked 3 times by the British; $988,000. Lawrence V. Lewitinn, Exclusive Realty, Inc., (201) 894-5151.

NEW MILFORD, NJ Demarest-Bloomer House, c. 1835, in National Register. A sandstone and clapboard Greek revival on 1/2 acre on Hackensack River. Front and back parlors, 10 1/2-ft. ceilings, wide-plank floors. Doric columns, pocket doors, elaborate paneling, moldings, and mantels on 7 fireplaces. Has 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, gourmet kitchen, family room, and formal dining room. Original barn, 2-car garage, and a 5-room carriage house. Access to NYC; $749,000. Weichert Realtors Historic Homes Div., (800) 736-3638.

WEST CAPE MAY, NJ The John Stevens House, c. 1835, historic Greek revival farmhouse with carriage house on 3.7 acres. The property, known as the Old Cape May Flower Farm, carries on that tradition, producing flowers and hosting Sea Dragon Herbery, a flower shop specializing in dried floral arrangements. The main house offers 3 units, with 1 being used by the Herbery, while the carriage house offers 2 units. A unique opportunity; $1,300,000. Chris Clemans & Co., Inc., (800) 828-9751, www.chrisclemans.com.

HILLSBORO, NM Hillsboro General Store and Country Café, c. 1879. Adobe construction with stone foundation, solid oak flooring, and 12-ft. beaded wood ceiling. Features include an 1893 wall safe, antique commercial display cases, relics, artifacts, and collectibles. Thirty-seat café, currently in full operation. Includes a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home next door. Asking $395,000. Call and ask for Robin or Carol, Century 21 Thompson Realty, (800) 358-0021, www.realestatenm.com.

AUBURN, NY This 1880 Eastlake Victorian is listed in the National Register. In excellent condition, this home boasts 2 working fireplaces with gorgeous cherry woodwork. Extensive updates include: kitchen, plumbing, electrical systems, and roof, with new furnace and new fence. This is a great home for entertaining. A must-see; $141,900. Bob Pflug at (315) 252-6678 or (315) 255-1127 ext.1332, bpflug@gallinger.com. For this and other Auburn historic sites visit www.bobpflug.com.

THOUSAND ISLANDS AREA, NY Wyckoff Villa is located on the head of Carlton Island in the headwaters of the St. Lawrence River. The villa, constructed between 1893 and 1895, is basically Queen Anne and had 50 rooms at one time. It has not been lived in for more than 60 years and needs restoration. The property is on 6.9 acres with the villa waterfront being 198 ft.; North Bay has 287 ft. and South Bay has 330 ft. of protected waterfront; $450,000. James Wiley, Bowes Realty, (315) 686-3315, jameslwiley@tds.net.

TIPP CITY, OH The John Clark House. Second home of the founder of Tippecanoe City. Restored 1854 brick Victorian. Original limestone walks, porch, and hitching post. Original wrought-iron fence and porch/balcony. Vintage lighting, marble fireplaces, transoms, restored heartwood pine flooring throughout. Cherry custom cabinetry in updated kitchen. Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Updated mechanicals, plumbing, electric, HVAC. Two-car garage; $259,500. R. Adam Blake (800) 347-1729, RE/MAX Professionals.

PHILADELPHIA, PA Philadelphia Main Line. Majestic 17,000-plus-sq.-ft. stone mansion set high on a hilltop with sweeping views from every window. A palatial floor plan, yet warm and comfortable. Twelve fireplaces, each one a work of art. Every corner drenched in sunlight. The finest-quality carvings, moldings, and railings. Has pocket doors, Juliet balconies, and charming gargoyles. A rare offering; $5,250,000. Please call John Collins at RE/MAX Main Line, (610) 640-9300/9307.

CHARLESTON, SC This handsome antebellum residence was built in 1845 on the foundations of an earlier dwelling. It follows the Greek revival style and developed into a grand double house. In 1991, the first floor was converted into a grand 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment that includes formal living room, master suite, and family room. The property also has a 2-bedroom, 1-bath carriage house. Please visit the Daniel Ravenel Real Estate Web site at www.danielravenel.com, or call (800) 382-2279.

CHARLESTON, SC Originally built in 1778, this is the city’s only surviving Charleston single house without piazzas. It is a monumental, 3-story townhouse with perfectly proportioned rooms and windows that fill the home with light. Original hardware and heart-pine floors, intimate walled courtyard, parking. Great location on ultra-private street just south of Broad. Walk everywhere. Nearly 2,000 sq. ft. For more information, contact Helen P. Butler, Disher, Hamrick & Myers, (800) 577-4118, charlestonrealestate.net.

CHARLESTON, SC The recent Charleston Symphony Orchestra League Designer House. Move right in. Grand formal rooms dominate including double formal parlor with pocket doors and formal dining room. Kitchen includes marble counters, stainless steel appliances and huge eat-in area that overlooks the gardens. Master bedroom has private roof deck. Wine cellar holds several hundred bottles. Five bedrooms, 5,000 sq. ft. Ann Barrett, Disher, Hamrick & Myers, (800) 577-4118, charlestonrealestate.net.

CHERAW, SC Historic District. This turn-of-the-century farmhouse has been in the Duvall family for 3 generations. Original home was 1-story with central hall. Renovation in 1930s added second story with 3 bedrooms, bath, and attic. In 1978 the home was rewired, AC added, and the kitchen updated. Hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, kitchen with laundry and breakfast, formal dining and living rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, service porch, screened porch, open porch, English garden; $180,000. Lee Real Estate, (843) 537-5227.

LANDRUM, SC Magnificent 1890 home with 4,000 sq. ft. in beautiful growing upstate horse country. Totally restored and modernized. On 9.8 conservancy-protected acres all trimmed and fenced, with 45 ancient oak trees. Has 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 10 ft. ceilings. Three-stall stable, new barn, 2 separate studios, 4-car garage, 20-x-40 ft. pool, and new 1-bedroom cottage. Secluded but only 0.4 mile to I-26 and markets. Rare opportunity; $980,000. Call for more pictures, (864) 457-4775 or agent (800) 458-5535.

HARTSVILLE, TN Elegant Greek revival built by H.C. Ellis, c. 1843. Completely restored, 4,000 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2-car detached garage. On 90 acres by creek on 2 sides, 2 ponds, 2 barns, fenced and cross-fenced. Three miles of stone fencing believed to be slave walls; $799,900. Dee Russell, Keller Williams Realty (each office independently owned and operated). (615) 207-4585, (615) 778-1818, deerussell@comcast.net.

READYVILLE, TN The Corners, c. 1829, in the National Register. About 1 hour from Nashville and 15 minutes from Murfreesboro., on 21 acres with views of Stones River and rolling hills. Five bedrooms, 4 baths, 6 fireplaces, 4,980 sq. ft., 12 ft. ceilings, original doors, mantles, and hardwood floors. Has 40 ft. center hall with 20-x-20 living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms first floor plus family room and kitchen. Master suite on second floor. Zone heating and air; $350,000. Lynn Wenige, (828) 274-2010, wenige@msn.com.

SAN ANTONIO, TX Restored 1910 red brick home built by David J. Woodward. The home is 3,500 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 10 ft. ceilings, 2fireplaces. On 150-x-125 ft. corner lot with 18 trees and garden with fountain. Just 2 miles from the heart of Texas independence, The Alamo, and 1 mile from (see KellyUSA.com) safe neighborhood, 5 minutes from downtown by bus. Ideal for bed-and-breakfast. A country feeling in the heart of the city; $220,000. For information usainternship@hotmail.com or (210) 921-1414.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA Castle Hill, c. 1765 Keswick hunt country estate in the national and Virginia registers. On 1,582-plus acres with gracious 2-story brick manor house, 2 guest houses, exercise cottage, carriage house, stables, formal gardens, pool and pool pavilion, other outbuildings, plus 4 streams, large lake, and beautiful pastoral and southwest mountain views. Close to Charlottesville and UVA; $24,000,000. Steve McLean or Jim Faulconer, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, McFHomes@aol.com.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA Brookwood, c. 1910 Georgian on 11-plus acres in Ivy. Has 6,073 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 3 fireplaces, gracious rooms of elegant proportions and details, high ceilings, large entrance hall, formal dining room, formal living room with side porch, sunroom, slate roof, separate guest/office wing, lower-level living quarters, detached 4-car garage. Surrounded by mature landscaping and beautiful old trees; $1,445,000. Steve McLean, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, McFHomes@aol.com.

WESTERN ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA Bellevue, a 147-acre farming estate in Greenwood. Italianate-Greek revival manor home, c. 1853. Renovated with 8,370 sq. ft., 8 bedrooms, 6 baths, 11 fireplaces, and attached guest quarters. Formal gardens, 2 cottages, equestrian facilities, other outbuildings, several streams/creeks, Blue Ridge and Ragged Mountain views. In the Virginia and national registers; $4,975,000. Jim Faulconer or Charlotte Dammann, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, McFHomes@aol.com.

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA Short Glade Farm, charming 1850 brick 4-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath home in the National Register. Set on +/- 110 acres with Blue Ridge views. Located near Mt. Solon just 7 miles from Staunton and 40 miles from Charlottesville. Architect-designed gardens, paths, pond, waterfall, bridge. Two-story brick guesthouse with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Barns. Featured in Southern Living magazine. Superb restored condition; $1,785,000. (434) 973-8567.

BOTETOURT COUNTY, VA Lockwood, c. 1907. Splendid clapboard farmhouse in superb setting on 6 beautiful acres of grand hardwoods and meadows. This classic home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, formal living and dining rooms, exceptional great room, 4 fireplaces, and more. Blue Ridge Mountain views and barn. Located between the historic town of Lexington and the city of Roanoke. Additional 79 acres available; $365,000. James Wm. Moore Real Estate, Co., (540) 463-7080, www.jwmre.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 Johnston “The Old House Man®,” (804) 580-9803 or www.antiqueproperties.com.

CHASE CITY, VA Italianate 2-story, 3-bay villa, c. 1884, in pristine condition. Center bay capped by tower. Has 12 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms, modern kitchen, 2 parlors, dining room, living room with bay window, lead molding, original light fixtures, 10-ft. ceilings, turned balustrade, round columns with Doric capitals, dentilled-cornice bay window, stained-glass windows, and stair hall with 2 staircases. On 150 x 139 corner lot; $252,750. Baxter Carter, agent Boone & Co., (800) 583-8673.

CHESAPEAKE BAY, VA Pop Castle, c. 1855. Historic gem on the Rappahannock River located near the Tides Inn Resort. Listed in the national and Virginia registers. On 12 acres, 400-ft. sandy shoreline, wide water views, breathtaking sunsets, ancient oaks, magnolias, boxwoods, and original outbuildings in a scenic rural setting. Has 4,500 sq. ft. of living space in fine condition; $1,800,000. Colleen Shaut, Select Properties of Virginia, (866) 432-5339 or crs@pleasantlife.com, www.pleasantlife.com.

CHESTERFIELD, VA The Ragland House, c. 1910, a Queen Anne and Georgian revival period home with more than 3,000 sq. ft., fabulous original moldings, mantels, and flooring, and 10-plus ft. ceilings. Located on more than 5 acres with huge old trees and beautiful grounds. Great schools. Located less than 20 minutes to downtown Richmond; $399,000. Deborah James Dendtler, RE/MAX Commonwealth, (800) 394-5059, www.VirginiaAntiqueRealEstate.com.

CUMBERLAND, VA Tamworth, c. 1892, is poised on a prominent knoll overlooking Muddy Creek and surrounded by more than 80 acres of rolling terrain with fencing, pond, and stream. The property also features the 4-story, c. 1750, Muddy Creek Mill, listed in the Virginia and national registers. Other buildings: late 18th-century miller’s cottage; post office/general store, c. 1800; and barns, equipment buildings, and garages. Additional acreage available; $995,000. Karen Berkness, Joyner Fine Properties, (804) 864-0307.

LEXINGTON, VA Montillico, 1803 Flemish bond manor house on 35 acres overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Beautiful in its symmetry and simplicity. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 5 fireplaces with unique country kitchen with cooking fireplace. Carriage house library, guest cottage with full kitchen and bath. Large dairy barn, attached workshop, creek and spring; $895,000. Lucy Turner, Mead Associates, (540) 463-7168, www.meadproperties.com.

LEXINGTON, VA Living history and modern comforts blend harmoniously in this lovingly restored c. 1813 Scotch-Irish/English log home, which tradition holds was fortified against Indian attack. Authentic period hardware, heart-pine floors, exposed logs, modern kitchen, 2 1/2 baths, 2,800 sq. ft. Separate guest quarters/rental in gracefully converted post-and-beam granary. Perennial gardens, creek, pond, barn, and riding ring, all on 11 acres;$648,000. Rick Alford, RE/MAX Town & Country, (800) 772-7629.

MARTINSVILLE, VA House, 1941, designed by renowned architect William Roy Wallace on 2-plus acres in Forest Park. Four bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 2-zoned central electric cooling with gas heat, 1995. Three fireplaces: living room, paneled library, master bedroom. Burnished hardwood floors and 10-ft. ceiling in sunken living room. Dining room with bay window overlooking terraced boxwood gardens. Loggia, slate roof. First public offering; $495,000. James D. Coleman Jr., Broker, (800) 951-3463, www.rivessbrown.com.

MCKENNY, VA Harpers Home, in the middle of 50 acres, consists of 4 parts, c. 1775, 1780, 1795, and 1997. The earliest building is restored as a formal dining room. The other 2 old sections have exposed interior framing with original flooring, stairways, trim, mantels, and 200-amp wiring The new addition has a large kitchen, great room, and 24-x-24 loft. Has three-acre vineyard, pond, replanted pines, and wildlife refuge. Max Sempowski, Antique Properties, (434) 391-4855, (434) 736-9942, www.oldhouseproperties.com.

ORANGE, VA Woodley, c. 1783 manor home of Ambrose Madison, brother of President James Madison, was meticulously restored and retains most of its original woodwork. The home offers 3,959 sq. ft. of living space with 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. The main residence is further complemented by a charming 2-bedroom guest cottage that once served as the original outside kitchen. On 40 acres, all open, including 3 ponds and 2 streams; $1,200,000. Gina Sedwick, Jack Samuels Realty, (540) 672-3233.

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WHITE STONE, VA Matoaka is on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. A rare opportunity to have +/- 28.5 acres on protected deep water. Original part built in 1780s, and 1820s addition, represent a near-original preservation. A 1991 addition gives the house about 3,000 sq. ft. with center hall, dining room, living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and screened porch. Two-car garage/guest quarters; $1,500,000. Jane Ludwig, Bay Meadows Real Estate, (800) 542-3543, www.jane@baymeadowsrealestate.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 owners’ 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. Paul Levold, Windermere Real Estate, plevold@windermere.com.

WATERVILLE, WA The Waterville Historic Hotel. Lovingly restored and reopened in 1996. Located on U.S. Highway 2 in rural, dry, sunny, scenic, north-central Washington. 12,500 sq. ft. brick/basalt, 2 spacious owner’s quarters. Separate shop building and building lot available. Great opportunity for full time/seasonal operation. More photos and info at www.watervillehotel.com. Offered turnkey and furnished with original period antiques; $545,000.Dave Lundgren/owner, (509) 745-8695 dave@watervillehotel.com.

MADISON, WI See the sunrise and full moon over Lake Monona from this restored 1924 arts-and-crafts/Dutch colonial on the isthmus, half a block from the Yahara River, with 60 ft. of southern exposure frontage. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and a fireplace. Perfect for singles or empty-nesters; $650,000. Call Jenny Wedvick, Stark Company Realtors, (608) 289-9667 or 221-4000, www.starkhomes.com, MLS#1355294.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, WV Scollay Hall is eligible for the National Register. Restored house with 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths located on 0.83-acre fenced corner lot in quaint village of Middleway. Features 3-story winding staircase, large formal living room and dining room, 8 working fireplaces, hardwood floors. Log cabin guest house and smoke house. Original section 1734. 1 1/2 hours to Washington, D.C. Asking $459,000. The Carol Kable Team, RE/MAX Realty, www.TheKableTeam.com for photos/details.

POINT PLEASANT, WV Poplar Grove Estate, historic spacious hilltop manor with view of the Ohio River dates back to just after the Revolutionary War. Rolling terrain with ponds, picturesque overhanging rock ledges, trees, trails, and peaceful vistas. Property is mostly fenced with some dividing fences. There are some outbuildings. Perfect for an equestrian bed-and-breakfast, cattle ranch, horses, tree farm, and a hunter’s paradise with wild turkey and deer. Robert Deis, Buckeye Real Estate, (614) 294-4411.