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NEW
LONDON, CT Home of noted architect Eugene Kirkland.
This unique 1896 villa is located in historic water's-edge
Pequot Colony. An acre of landscaped gardens surrounds
this meticulously maintained NHL, 16-room architectural
gem with high ceilings, balconied grand staircase,
8 fireplaces with original mantels, 6-plus bedrooms,
5 1/2 baths, cherry bookcase, library, columned porch,
in-law apartment. Bed-and-breakfast permit. Between
Boston and NYC, historic tourist area, colleges, casinos
nearby; $889,900. (860) 437-7868.
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA
Historic antebellum plantation. House was completely
restored 2003; built 1819 by Gov. John Clark on 123
beautiful acres of prime hunting land with 2 streams,
pecan orchard, hardwoods, pines, pastures. House features
6 fireplaces with 5 original mantels, original heart-pine
floors, plaster walls, and wainscoting. Many other
amenities. Two bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, and 3,000 sq.
ft. Has milk house plus 4 outbuildings; $849,000.
(478) 414-1415, drannesanchez@alltel.net.
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.
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 Bankers 7653.
COLUMBIA, IL Believed
to be the oldest stone residence in Illinois, c. 1819
with interesting history. Built of limestone with
18-in. walls and one-piece header and footer stones
on doors and windows. Two stories with stone basement.
Has 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, summer kitchen
(1920s addition), wraparound porch (1980s addition).
Original doors, window sills, and floor joists. Located
in bluffs near Columbia 15 minutes from downtown St.
Louis; $199,000. Kent Wright (618) 397-1003.
ELGIN, IL 412 Fulton
Street, built in 1902 and located in the Elgin Watch
Factory Historic District, is known as Elgin's Wedding
Cake house. It has Queen Anne flair with a mix of
foursquare, Gothic, and shingle styles, with numerous
bays, curved walls, and a hipped roof. This 4-bedroom
home has been restored as authentically as possible
to its original state. Listed for sale with Illinois
Advantage Group LTD, (847) 662-1600.
GLENCOE, IL E.E. Roberts
prairie style house, c. 1911. Carefully restored to
original floor plan with modern amenities. Located
on the North Shore of Chicago 2 blocks from Lake Michigan
on 0.6 acre with 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, featuring
2 fireplaces, all-new quarter-sawn oak floors/moldings,
master bedroom suite with spa and romantic inglenook,
second-floor laundry, wine cellar, and landscaping
replicated to Jens Jensen's original design; $3,495,000.
Susan Hirano, Coldwell Banker, (847) 681-4157.
COVINGTON, KY 1874
Italianate home in Seminary Square was built by Cincinnati
dealers in fine woods for Harriet Albro. Elaborate
plasterwork with oak and natural and burled walnut.
Ornate entry showcasing a 4-ft. fluted walnut newel
post topped with a 3-ft. bronze of Christopher Columbus
signals the craftsmanship to behold. Behind him extends
a walnut handrail atop oak balusters on a staircase
curving midflight at 90 degrees. www.SandraVoss.com.
LEXINGTON, MA The
John Mason House, c. 1698. Ransacked by the British
in 1776, this home has been carefully restored to
its original beauty. Offering 12 rooms, 45 bedrooms,
and 4 baths. Details such as wide pine floors, beamed
ceilings, and marble fireplaces. Beautiful grounds
with patio and in-ground pool. Part of Mason Hollow
condominiums, this freestanding home has an ideal
setup for home office; $1,799,000. Joyce Murphy, Re/Max
Premier Properties, (781) 323-5102, www.JoyceMurphy.com.
SWANSEA, MA Located
10 minutes from Providence and 60 minutes from Boston,
The Old Norton House is situated in historic Barneyville,
a village in Swansea. It offers 9 rooms, including
a huge, beamed cathedral-ceiling family room that
used to serve as an antiques store. This home was
constructed in the 1770s and has been lovingly restored,
including new septic and electrical systems, ceilings,
and appliances. There are 6 fireplaces; $399, 900.
Real estate taxes are $2,400. Call owners (401) 885-9400.
BERLIN, EASTERN SHORE MD
Burley House, c. 1830, formal Federal home in quaint
town of Berlin, minutes to Atlantic Ocean and world-class
beaches. On a prominent knoll on 1.39 private acres.
Mature magnolia and boxwood gardens. Walking distance
to restaurants and shops. Grand side hall and staircase,
original random-pine flooring, ornate woodwork, 4
fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Generational turnover;
$1,100,000. Alice Fisher, (410) 430-1739 or Michael
Pinto, (410) 251-5190, Long and Foster, (410) 546-3211.
CHESTERTOWN, MD The
Wallis-Wickes House, c. 1769, is perhaps one of the
most attractive and historically significant homes
on MD's upper Eastern Shore. Features 7 bedrooms,
15 working fireplaces, wide-plank heart-pine floors,
handcrafted moldings, elevated side porch, and Chester
River views. Beautiful gardens within the fenced and
brick-walled rear yard. Downtown, Washington College,
and the Chester River are steps away; $1,950,000.
Billy Norris, Select Land & Homes, (410) 810-3900,
select@dmv.com.
CHESTERTOWN, EASTERN SHORE
MD The Houston House is one of the fine brick
landmarks. Family ownership 17711908. Meticulously
restored and maintained. Large lot in historic district.
Center-hall plan, 6 fireplaces. Many architectural
details including beaded paneling and arched cupboards
flanking dining room fireplace. Washington College,
Chester River, and village shops nearby. Garage and
off-street parking; $894,000. Nancy McD. McGuire,
Maryland Heritage Properties, Chestertown (410) 778-9319.
CHESTERTOWN, EASTERN SHORE
MD Exceptional example of 1860 Italianate architecture
with all the exciting original details of this grand
era: glazed belvedere, sprawling porches, turned and
carved newel. Graceful walnut stairway ascends to
third floor. Ten bedrooms. On 20 acres of mature trees
just 1.5 miles from Chestertown, home of Washington
College, many cultural events, and fine shops; $2,900,000.
Nancy McD. McGuire, Maryland Heritage Properties,
111 Cross Street, Chestertown, (410) 778-9319.
NATCHEZ, MS Beautifully
restored, award-winning Greek revival Victorian in
National Register in prime area with 4 bedrooms and
3 1/2 baths. Stately columns, upper and lower balconies,
leaded-glass windows, central air/heat. Music room,
eat-in kitchen, and foyer with beautiful staircase.
Twin parlors, 6 fireplaces, hardwood floors, formal
dining room, workshop, and basement. Hand-finished
drapery. New garage and storage; $425,000. www.forsalebyowner.com/20080306.
Bill Hoffpauer, (337) 277-3533.
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 garçonierre.
Property consists of 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.
HAWTHORNE, NJ Crickets
Hearth, a Cotswold cottage, is on 1-plus private acre
with mature plantings, stone walkways, patios, fountains,
and koi pond 12 miles from NYC. Gourmet kitchen with
granite and Viking appliances, 19-x-17-ft. dining
room with stone fireplace and A-framed arched and
beamed ceiling, 23-x-20-ft. great room with 18-ft.
ceilings and stone fireplace. French doors from great
room, dining room, anteroom to gated patio; $725,000.
Anthony J. Cali, ERA A.J. Cali Realtor, (877) ERA-CALI.
SANTA FE, NM Pueblo
revival. Bishop Everett Jones House, designed in 1951
by legendary John Gaw Meem, restored by the architect's
daughter. In National Register. Flagstone terraces
and portals, 8 fireplaces, incomparable views. Upgraded
kitchen within original footprint. 90 mountain acres
inside city limits; conservation easement preserves
the land's integrity while allowing construction of
additional house and guesthouse; $4,950,000. David
Feldt, Santa Fe Properties, (800) 374-2931, davefeldt@earthlink.net.
BLOOMFIELD, NY Heart
of the Finger Lakes. Federal, c. 1810, a pure restoration.
A new gourmet country kitchen and master suite skillfully
designed to blend with the original house. Five bedrooms,
2 1/2 baths, and 5 working fireplaces. 3.78 acres
with 1.5 acres of woods. 30 minutes to Rochester and
10 minutes to Canandaigua Lake. Golf and skiing nearby.
Offered at $595,000. Virginia Butler, Broker Associate,
Mitchell Pierson, Jr. Realtors, (585) 398-2211, www.piersonrealtors.com.
HUDSON, NY Meticulously
restored 1850 Italian villa-style home, after an Upjohn
design, in the heart of historic Hudson. Features
14 rooms with tower and roof deck, 4 bedrooms, 3 full
baths, 2 half-baths, living room, dining room, library,
2 kitchens, garage, and large double lot. This stately
home can be easily converted into a two- or single-family
home or bed-and-breakfast; $625,000. For more information,
contact Peter Lacovara, (518) 755-9406.
WEST HILLS, LONG ISLAND,
NY Turn-of-the-century carriage house on 2.5
meadowlike acres, wonderful perennial gardens, and
a 20-x-40-ft. in-ground pool. House is full of charm
and character with banquet-size dining room, eat-in
kitchen/fireplace, a master suite with 2 full baths,
library, living room, and 3 additional bedrooms. Artist's
own home with skylit studio and gallery; $1,349,000.
Rita Bender, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage,
(631) 673-3770, ext. 228 or ritabender@prodigy.net.
BUCKS COUNTY, PA In
the Borough of Doylestown, this 2.25-acre estate includes
a fully restored stone farmhouse, c. 1720, a new guest
house, 4-car garage, barn, and heated in-ground pool.
Documentation tells us that George Washington stayed
here for 3 days in June 1778 before crossing the Delaware
River. Priced at $1,690,000. For details, call Jean
Woolman, Realtor, at Keller Williams Real Estate,
(215) 860-0800 ext. 1009.
DOUGLASSVILLE, PA
This 1700s stone home combines the charm of old and
amenities of new. Some of the unique features include
open beams, deep window sills, wood floors, and an
original corner cupboard. A Corian countertop, pine
cabinets, and a double oven complete the large eat-in
kitchen. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens, the property
affords a great deal of privacy and includes original
outbuildings: original shoemaker's shop, summer bake
oven, and potting shed. Weichert Historic Homes, (610)
719-8516.
PHILADELPHIA, PA Philadelphia
Main Line. Welcome to Brookfern, a c. 1726 colonial
in historic Strafford. Enjoy Old World charm and perfectly
blended modern updating. Exquisite craftsmanship accentuated
by 18-in. window sills, pocket doors, and gleaming
wood floors. Spectacular grounds featuring mature
gardens, swimming pool, and covered porch; $1,175,000.
See additional photos at www.CallJohnCollins.com.
RE/MAX Main Line, John Collins, (610) 640-9300.
WAYNE, PA The Wendell-Smith
house, built around 1885, has all of the graciousness
that typifies a Victorian-era home. Extraordinary
architectural features include a fabulous roofline,
and detailed carvings on the front porch and on the
grand stairway inside the home. Other features include
wood floors, crown molding, an original fireplace
mantel in the living room, and also a completely updated
kitchen. A unique find and great location. Weichert
Historic Homes (610) 719-8516.
CHARLESTON, SC Located
in the heart of the historic district south of Broad
Street, the 2-story condo, c. 1850, is light-filled
with tall windows and ceilings. Master bedroom has
2 baths, office space, and private balcony. Rooftop
terrace and lush courtyard gardens are for Printers
Row owners to enjoy. Two bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,451
sq. ft. Please contact Ann Ailstock, Disher Hamrick
& Myers, (800) 577-4118, www.charlestonrealestate.net.
CHARLESTON, SC Classic
Charleston, c. 1830, with interior and exterior completely
updated--nothing to be desired. Highlights include
impeccable, tobacco-stained heart-pine floors, classic
lines in the mantles and moldings, and double piazzas
feel like additional rooms. Manicured Loutrel Briggs
garden. Quiet downtown street. Has 2,783 sq. ft. Please
contact Russell Guerard, Disher Hamrick & Myers,
(800) 577-4118, www.charlestonrealestate.net.
GEORGETOWN, SC Beautifully
restored 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath Charleston-style home,
c. 1770s, in the heart of Georgetown's historic district.
It features double piazzas; original candlewick molding,
wainscoting and heart-pine floors; and an elevator.
Approximately 3,770 heated sq. ft. Renovated in 1997.
Detached double garage with open garden room and formal
garden; $649,000. The Georgetown Agency, (800) 509-0465,
www.georgetownsales.com,
pat@thegeorgetownagency.com.
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.
MT. PLEASANT, SC In
Old Village. This Charleston-style, c. 1803 masterpiece
lies amid towering moss-draped oaks in the heart of
the old village. Wooden house features spacious screened
porch, gorgeous and carefully refinished heart-pine
floors, quaint den with original exposed beams, and
weathered fireplace in the very center of the main
floor. For more information on this property or others
like it, please visit the Daniel Ravenel Real Estate
Web site at www.danielravenel.com,
or call (800) 382-2279.
LOUDON COUNTY, TELLICO VILLAGE,
TN Bowman Estates with amenities: yacht club,
recreation center with pool and tennis courts, 3 golf
courses, private marina, and public boat launch. Home
is in the National Register. Two homes and 2 boat
docks may be added. One of the area's few preCivil
War houses still standing; $1,299,000. Potential to
subdivide into 2 parcels: $725,000 home and lot, and
$599,000 second lot only. Judy Teasley, Coldwell Banker
Wallace & Wallace, (865) 584-4000, www.judyteasley.com.
BROWNSVILLE, TX Colonial
revival, 1909, with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal rooms,
imposing entry/stair hall. Restored exterior, huge
porch. Intact interior: gorgeous woodwork, 3 fireplaces,
beveled mirrors, 14-ft. ceilings. Baths' electrical
and plumbing subbed out, interior ready for electrical,
HVAC, cosmetic restoration. Three lots include 2 former
outbuildings, now 5 renovated, occupied 1-bedroom
rentals. South Padre Island, 25 minutes. Tax abatement.
$240,000. Ron Emrich, urbanpros@earthlink.net,
(609) 802-2813.
SAN ANTONIO, TX The
Alexander Hart-Halff residence, an 8,000-sq.-ft.,
3-story, 10-room, 4-bath home plus bonus room, was
built in 1904 and designed by noted architect Atlee
B. Ayres. The home is in the national and Texas registers.
This building would make an excellent office, bed-and-breakfast,
or residence. Asking $1,250,000, all cash or seller
financing. Contact Mike Miller, Hendricks & Partners,
(210) 377-1535, or mmiller@hpapts.com.
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
The Prodigal, a c. 1830 residence with charming 1-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. Eight-stall
barn, garage, sheds, partly open land with stream,
perfect as a small horse farm. Private setting, only
30 minutes from Charlottesville and UVA; $649,000.
Steve McLean, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131,
McFHomes@aol.com.
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. Barn. Blue Ridge
Mountain views. 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.
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,
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
Piedmont House, c. 18th century and 1840, is in excellent
order. Located minutes west of UVA in the village
of Whitehall with outstanding views of the Blue Ridge,
it features heart-pine floors, detailed moldings,
and wonderful scale. The 1 1/2-acre vineyard is primarily
cabernet sauvignon with varietals and chardonnay;
$825,000. Please call Joe Samuels at Jos. T. Samuels,
Inc., Realtors, at (434) 295-8540, and visit www.jtsamuels.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 windows, 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-ft. corner lot; $260,000. Baxter Carter,
agent, Boone & Co., (800) 583-8673.
GLADE HILL, VA Brooks
Brown House c. 1813, historic home, formally a tavern,
is listed in the National Register. Original mantels,
moldings, and hardwood floors. Remarkable historical
integrity throughout. Frame plantation office and
summer kitchen. Situated on 10 acres with majestic
mountain views front and back. In-ground pool. Only
minutes from Smith Mountain Lake; $349,000. Antique
Properties, Max Sempowski, Realtor, (434) 391-4855,
www.oldhouseproperties.com.
LOUISA COUNTY, VA
Longwood, c. 1859, on 121-plus acres in the Green
Springs Historic District: 30 minutes to Richmond's
west end, 25 minutes to Charlottesville. Restored
with 4,000-plus sq. ft., 10-plus-ft. ceilings, original
mantels and woodwork, heart-pine floors, new mechanicals,
and gourmet kitchen. A Virginia Landmark. Beautiful
parklike grounds, large pond, and guest house; $1,495,950.
Deborah James Dendtler, ReMax Commonwealth, (800)
394-5059, www.VirginiaAntiqueRealEstate.com.
MADISON, VA Brick
Georgian on Court Square, c. 1730early 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 easy access to D.C. and Charlottesville; $795,000.
Dennis Woodriff, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 980-1840,
dwoodriff@mcleanfaulconer.com.
MONTROSS, VA Drover's
Rest, c. 1880. Restored with large rooms and high
ceilings. Has 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Eat-in kitchen
with fireplace. On 2.778 private wooded acres. Has
use of community marina on Potomac, pool, clubhouse,
tennis courts, large lake. Some stained-glass windows.
Walnut English staircase, large deck in rear; $299,000.
Dave Johnston, The Old House Man, (804)
580-9803, www.AntiqueProperties.com.
ONANCOCK, VA Seeking
tenant to lease 1842 former store and steamship ticket
office in charming harbor town. Hopkins Store, listed
in the National Register, has potential for reuse
as restaurant, studio/gallery, shop, corporate office,
or your best idea for a beneficial relationship with
the community. Request creative, context-sensitive,
financially sound proposals by December 1. Contact
the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society for
more information or a site visit. (757) 787-8012,
kerr@esva.net.
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 historical register; $2,300,000. Stephen T. McLean,
McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, smclean@mcleanfaulconer.com.
PETERSBURG, VA The
Weisiger House, c. 1814 with later additions, has
more than 3,400 sq. ft. and is beautifully restored.
With original mantels and moldings, heart-pine floors,
new kitchen, baths with marble floors, and all new
mechanicals. Great grounds. General Weisiger and his
wife are responsible for establishing Memorial Day
as we know it today; $299,000. Deborah James Dendtler,
ReMax 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.
WATERFORD, VA Elton
James House, c. 1896. Architecturally intact, with
extraordinary original features, this 5-bedroom Queen
Anne Victorian has been restored and renovated, and
backs directly to 100-plus acres of permanently protected
land with magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
From every angle are hallmarks of elegance: original
woods, extraordinary finishes, and ornate detailng;
$1,299,000. Saundra Giannini, Sotheby's Washington
iFine Properties, (703) 307-6096, sjgiannini@aol.com.
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