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LEWES, DE Charming
duplex (2 bedroom/1 bath and 3 bedroom/2 bath) featuring
hidden garden. Walk to downtown in historic district.
Oldest part of the house was constructed before 1830,
using post-and-beam construction. Exposed timbers
show saw-blade marks typical of oscillating saws from
that time. It has undergone extensive renovations,
carefully preserving historic features of the house.
Lee Ann Wilkinson, Prudential Gallo REALTORS®,
(800) 321-3839, (302) 645-6661, www.LeeAnnSellsLewes.com.
NEW CASTLE, DE Lesley
Manor, 1855. Former bed-and-breakfast. 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 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; $1,295,000. Chris
Cashman, Patterson-Schwartz, (302) 292-6683.
PARIS, FRANCE 16th-century townhouse in the
center of Paris. Completely renovated with central
air, elevator, 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, and sauna. Five
doors down is the oldest house in Paris (1407). Located
near the Pompidou Center (Museum of Modern Art). Income
from high-end, short-term rental network—this
house makes money for you while you enjoy it and it
appreciates. $3,900,000. Rent it for a week or more
and experience it before you buy. Call (617) 492-4710,
www.paristownhouse.com.
FOLKSTON, GA The Inn of Folkston Bed &
Breakfast. Charming 1920s heart-pine bungalow on almost
2 acres. Complete renovation 1997. Four first-floor
guest rooms with private baths, innkeeper's quarters
on second floor. Four fireplaces. Verandah with hot
tub. Enjoy small town living in the southeast Georgia
destination town, minutes from the Okefenokee. Walk
to old town and train-viewing platform at Folkston
Funnel. Turnkey $460,000. Genna and Roger Wangness,
(888) 509-6246, www.innatfolkston.com.
SAVANNAH, GA Two c. 1883 stately Savannah
grey-brick 3 story town homes, each with garden apartment,
in Savannah's famed historic district and steps
from beautiful Forsyth Park. Each side has 3,887 sq.
ft. of renovated and restored space: 6 fireplaces,
4 bedrooms, 4 baths, heart-pine floors, and courtyards.
Upper 2 levels have 11 ft. ceilings. Fantastic opportunity.
Each side $595,000 with special pricing for the entire
building. Nancy Krembs, Celia Dunn Realty, (912) 657-4909.
CENTREVILLE, MD Beautifully restored 1 1/2-story
gambrel-roof home, c. 1800. Entrance foyer opening
to living room with fireplace, dining room with fireplace,
open string staircase to 3 bedrooms, 1 large bath.
Foyer leads to family room with fireplace and custom
kitchen, full bath. Significant architectural details
include 2 Federal mantels. Wood floors throughout.
Convenient to Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington, and
Wilmington; $500,000. Betty Woodford, Tidewater Properties
LLC, (410) 827-8877.
CHESTERTOWN, MD Exceptional example of c.
1860 Italianate architecture with elegant original
details of the antebellum period—high ceilings,
long windows, glazed belvedere, graceful 3-story walnut
staircase. Handsomely restored and beautifully fitted.
Has 8 bedrooms. Includes guesthouse and caretaker's
cottage. On 20 acres of mature trees and landscaping
1 1/2 miles from Chestertown. Brochure: www.marylandheritageproperties.com.
Nancy McGuire, Maryland Heritage Properties, (866)
778-9319.
CHESTERTOWN, MD Solid, spacious farmhouse,
c. 1770, on part of a large land grant now incorporated
in historic Chestertown. On a large lot with pool
and summer house. Post-and-beam construction, stone
foundation, and cedar shakes. Victorian details added
to original stalwart design. Has new kitchens and
bathrooms, 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, and much
more. This property offers privacy and lifestyle possibilities;
$639,000. The Hogans Agency, Shelia Gallegos, (410)
708-7648.
EASTERN SHORE, MD Sudler Hall: 1859 plantation
house on 2.8 acres. Center hall, high ceilings, formal
living and dining rooms, family room, library, updated
baths and kitchen. Large enclosed porch overlooking
pool. Appropriate moldings—mantels on 6 fireplaces.
Two-zone central HVAC. With grape arbor, wisteria,
and lovely mature trees. Probably the finest example
of mid-19th-century architecture in the country. Maryland
Historic Register; $795,000. The Hogans Agency, Stu
Baldwin, (410) 708-7648.
EASTERN SHORE, MD Almodington stands out
as one of the most elaborate plantation houses erected
on the Eastern Shore in the mid-18th century, being
part of the original 1,000-acre tract owned by John
Elzey in 1663. The property consists of 203 acres
and more than a mile of water frontage with fantastic
water views. The 5 bedroom main house has been painstakingly
restored along with a 3 bedroom waterfront guesthouse;
$6,500,000. George Turner, (410) 263-8686.
EASTERN SHORE, MD William Ruark House, c.
1880. This formal cruciform-plan house has paired
decorative brackets and corners trimmed with paneled
pilasters. Inside is beautifully remodeled. Home is
centered on 1.88 acres of mature trees, lush lawn
and gardens, and brick patio. Separate building for
workshop and cabanna for outside living and entertaining.
Nearby golf and marinas. #409254 offered for $269,000.
Alice Fisher, Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc., (410)
430-1739 or (410) 546-3211, ext. 1317.
EASTERN SHORE, MD Bridges Lott, c. 1750,
a beautiful historic waterfront estate. Horse lovers
will enjoy the fenced pastures and barns. The home
has been painstakingly maintained to preserve its
historic character. Original woodwork, staircases,
and flooring add to its rich history. More than 3,000
sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms, 3 fireplaces, formal living
and dining rooms, and country kitchen with fireplace.
On almost 5 acres with 500 ft. frontage on the beautiful
Jones Creek; $649,000. Hursey Porter, (410) 726-0755.
SILVER SPRING, MD This classical Tidewater
Georgian home, c. 1742, is arguably one of the most
important historic homes in the eastern piedmont.
Built of imported bricks, this restored masterpiece
has 10 ft. ceilings, original pine floors, plastered
walls, and 18th-century paneling. Features 4 bedrooms,
2 full and 2 half baths. On 4.64-acres with pool,
guest cottage, bank barn, and ancient maple trees;
$1,475,000. Gary and Natalie Gestson, Long and Foster
Realtors, (866) 437-8766, www.HistoricHomeTeam.com.
SNOW HILL, MD Chanceford Hall is a beautifully
restored 18th-century manor house. Modern amenities
have been added without compromising the original
architectural detail. Situated on more than an acre
of mature landscaping in the picturesque town of Snow
Hill. This home offers 6 bedrooms, 7 modern full baths,
and 10 working fireplaces. Please call Ron Edelmann,
Sales Agent, Long and Foster Realtors, Inc. Direct
(410) 520-2708, office (800) 992-7777.
KITTERY POINT, ME The Lady Pepperrell House
is widely recognized as one of the nation's finest
Georgian period homes, located just 3 miles from Portsmouth,
N. H., and 66 miles from Boston. The main house is
of museum quality with high ceilings, gracious rooms,
and a magnificent stairway. A separate carriage house
provides additional living space. Has SPNEA restrictions
in place; $1,495,000. Anne Erwin Sotheby's International
Realty, (207) 363-6640, Realestate@AnneErwin.com.
YORK, ME Presiding over 7.6 acres in historic
York Village, this outstanding 1794 mansion was designed
by Samuel McIntyre, one of the leading American architects
of the era. Exquisite carved millwork is retained
throughout, along with pine floors and 10 fireplaces.
A charming guest cottage shares the pastoral grounds,
located within walking distance of shopping, golfing,
boating, and beaches; $2,500,000. Anne Erwin Sotheby's
International Realty, (207) 363-6640, Realestate@AnneErwin.com.
NATCHEZ, MS On the Mississippi. The Burn,
c. 1834, National Register home, completely renovated
with 11,000 sq. ft. Grand entry with graceful unsupported
staircase, 4 large parlors, 6 bedrooms, and 4 1/2
baths. Art deco kitchen and baths. 1834 guest house
with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. Two acres with heritage
gardens, pool, patios, 3-car garage. Home, bed-and-breakfast
ready to move in; $1,499,000. Sandra Smith/Doug Merritt,
Coldwell Banker Brown & Co., (601) 442-9999, (800)
654-8859, www.theBurnusa.com.
CASHIERS, NC Cashiers village, a destination
for generations of prominent southern families, lies
in the western Blue Ridge Mountains, convenient to
major southeastern cities. Prominent in the history
of Cashiers is the Cole-Tate House, c. 1875. This
renovated treasure has 7 bedrooms, 7 1/2 baths, 5
fireplaces, cottage duplex, and 2 level garage on
2.26 acres. Possible B&B, antiques emporium, professional
offices, residence; $1,450,000. Ann McKee Austin,
McKee Properties, (828) 743-3411, amacnc@aol.com.
WINSTON-SALEM VICINITY, NC Michael Hauser
House, c. 1789, in historic Moravian settlement. Simple
and elegant. Built of logs sheathed in clapboard;
retains many original features: floors, mantels, and
doors. 0.50 acre. Buffered by 10 acres of protected
land. Has 1950s guest house. Requires complete rehabilitation;
tax credits available. $145,000. Visit www.PreservationNC.org
or Preservation NC, (919) 832-1651, for information
about this and other NC properties available for restoration
in all price ranges.
ABSECON, NJ Historic and stately 11-bedroom
bed-and-breakfast inn on 1 acre: 3 buildings, including
newer carriage house (modular) and barn. Located near
marinas, shops, Atlantic City, and Brigantine beaches.
The separate barn has unlimited possibilities for
your next business retail space. Asking $899,000.
Antique furniture package is also available (owner
financing of $400,000 on furniture); make this your
next business with retail space in barn, if desired.
Barbara Furdyna or Nita Rose (732) 449-4441.
BRIELLE, NJ Near Union Landing, historic
port dating to the 1600s and site of a Revolutionary
War action. Originally part of Broadacre, this 5-bedroom,
3-story home has been authentically restored and updated.
Victorian charm and modern amenities; wraparound porch,
designer kitchen, wood stove, central air, wood floors,
and modern heating. Steps from world-class sports
fishing or a bike ride to great beaches; $845,000.
Charles Wooley, RE/MAX Shore and Country, (732) 449-7200,
www.charleswooley.com.
HARBOURTON, NJ Built by John Harbourt in
1768, this beautifully restored home anchors the old
farming village of Harbourton, 15 miles from Princeton,
NJ, and 7 miles from New Hope, PA. Now a private residence,
the wood and stone home functioned as the community's
general store and post office until 1962. Has 4 bedrooms,
2 baths, 4 working fireplaces, and 2-story barn all
on 2 acres. Second kitchen could be converted into
home office; $635,000. Call (609) 737-9457.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ 1910 historic turn-of-the-century
colonial with 14 rooms, high ceilings, pumpkin-pine
floors, formal living room with American black walnut
fireplace, formal dining room, oak library, marble
foyer, dentil crown moldings, ample closets. An extraordinary
find located in historic district of Washington Township;
$859,900. Weichert Realtors/Oldwick, (908) 439-2777.
For immediate response: William "Bill" Schmolze
cell (201) 401-6188 or Richard "Dick" Anderson
cell (908) 310-7639.
WEST ORANGE, NJ This historically significant
mansion, Landmore, designed by Delano & Aldrich
sits on 6 manicured acres. Once the residence of Governor
Charles Edison, son of Thomas Alva Edison. The grounds
feature in-ground pool, children's stone castle,
tennis court, and barn. Architectural details abound
in this masterpiece. High ceilings, 7 bedrooms, 5
baths, wine cellar, conservatory, and more make this
an exceptional estate; $3,940,000. Ellen James, (973)
376-8912, Karen Basedow, (973) 376-2544.
SANTA FE, NM Victorian jewel, c. 1907, the
Elliott Barker House on New Mexico State Register.
Naturalist and writer Elliott Barker owned it for
more than 60 years. Current owners have conducted
a 2-year restoration project and won the 1999 Heritage
Preservation Award for the state and the city. In
2002, HGTV's Restore America featured this house.
Has 2,525 sq. ft., 289 sq. ft. studio/garage, 4 bedrooms,
3 baths; $1,200,000. Billie Sloan, Santa Fe Properties,
Inc., (505) 984-7355, sfebillie@aol.com,
(505) 982-4466.
SANTA FE, NM Vintage home built by Julia
Seton, wife of naturalist, writer, illustrator Ernest
Thompson Seton. The chapel, dedicated to Mr. Seton,
has beautiful stained-glass windows and 20 ft. ceilings
with vigas. Living room with huge vigas flows to upper-level
dining room with elegant chandelier. Has 5,216-plus
sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, library, kitchen with
fireplace. On 5-plus acres, fruit trees and pole barn;
$1,167,500. Billie Sloan, Santa Fe Properties, Inc.,
(505) 984-7355, sfebillie@aol.com,
(505) 982-4466.
SILVER CITY, NM The exceptional historic
residence has been meticulously maintained and updated
with integrity so as not to distract from the elegance
of its design. The home features large spacious rooms
with up-to-date electric and plumbing. The kitchen
and 2 1/2 baths are modern and functional. This gem
can be yours for $375,000. MLS #20957. Call Century
21 Thompson Realty, (800) 358-0021.
TAOS, NM Traditional adobe compound built
1880s with a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,300 sq. ft. main
house and a 300 sq. ft. guesthouse with 3/4 bath.
Has thick adobe walls, kiva fireplace, portal, high
ceilings, and brick floors. Well maintained and very
clean. Tucked in historic Talpa Church Plaza a few
steps from the 1838 picturesque chapel. Neighboring
homes of the same era add to the charm; $304,000.
Susan Buchanan or Deborah Larson at "the brokerage,"
(505) 758-7676.
MANHATTAN, NY Andrew S. Norwood House, c.
1845. Part of New York City's architectural history.
Elegant beyond words. This 29-ft.-wide brick Greek
Revival mansion built by a powerful bond merchant
features 21 rooms, 5 stories, and 13 woodburning fireplaces.
Rare materials and exquisite details restored to their
original beauty. Renovated to accommodate modern conveniences;
$12,000,000. Call Suzette Meshulam, Halstead Property
LLC, (212) 381-4236, e-mail: smeshulam@halstead.com,
cell (917) 653-6537.
LANCASTER, OH Double forebay barn, provenance
stone, 1841, timber cut with water-powered saw, in
superb condition. Foundation: #270, 18 in. thick sandstone
blocks, hand tooled, most 5 ft. high, minimal deterioration.
Base: 45 ft. long broad-axe hewn timbers. Enclosure
and flooring rough-sawed. Outstanding framing detail.
With 20,000 board feet of hardwood timber. Certified
appraisal and report from barn historian available
to serious, interested buyers. Fax (740) 687-5218,
elandhhood@sbcgiobal.net.
MCDONALD, PA Step into another time! Enormous
8-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath, historic home is situated on
2 acres with a barn. Intriguing architectural style,
with huge front porch leading to a grand staircase
to the second floor, butler's pantry, built-ins,
and custom tile hearths. Quaint back stairs located
off huge eat-in kitchen; $399,990. If you are looking
for a unique home and the welcome of a tried-and-true
atmosphere from the past, call Karen Auffenberg at
(412) 303-0046.
BEAUFORT, SC Built c. 1792, in the National
Register, Bythewood offers 3,624 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms,
2 full baths, 1 half bath, and 2 kitchens. Wainscot,
crown molding, 14 ft. ceilings, 4 wood-burning fireplaces,
and original heart-pine floors mark this period piece.
On large lot in heart of the historic district, with
sweeping lawn, beautiful rose-lined brick walkways,
palmettos, dogwoods, and magnolias. Walking distance
to shops and restaurants. Richard Pollitzer, Beaufort
Realty Co., (843) 575-8867, land1@hargray.com.
CHARLESTON, SC An authentic uncorrupted Charleston
Georgian single house, c. 1760, with original paneling,
mantels, and staircase. The location is opposite where
George Washington chose to stay during his southern
tour. Good then, great now. $2,600,000. For more information
on this property and others like it, please visit
the Daniel Ravenel Real Estate Web site at www.danielravenel.com.
Dan Ravenel, (800) 382-2279.
CHARLESTON, SC The Ann Peacock House, c.
1760s, is a meticulously maintained and renovated,
solid brick and stucco Charleston single house. Located
on one of Charleston's most historic streets.
Featuring a handsome upgraded kitchen, double piazzas,
charming courtyard and off-street parking. $2,175,000.
For more information on this property or others like
it, please visit the Daniel Ravenel Real Estate Web
site at www.danielravenel.com.
Beatty Doyle, (800) 382-2279.
CHARLESTON, SC Classic Charleston house,
c. 1830, on Limehouse Street, a private, picturesque
lane stretching from Tradd to South Battery streets.
The interior has been updated with tobacco-colored
heart-pine floors to classic lines in the moldings
and mantels. The double piazzas feel like additional
rooms and overlook a manicured Loutrel Briggs garden.
Great location for walking to local sites and entertainment.
Russell Guerard, Disher Hamrick & Myers, (800)
577-4118. charlestonrealestate.net.
CHARLESTON, SC This low-maintenance 1918
home has distinctive curb appeal and a smashing interior
that's in tip-top shape. The gardens transport
you to a veritable wonderland. Some details include
designer lighting, fountains, irrigation system, bluestone
patio with wrought iron pergola, all surrounded by
the restored original stucco walls. Also included
are private driveway and garden house. Barbara Fredericks,
Disher Hamrick & Myers, (800) 577-4118. charlestonrealestate.net.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA Meadow Hill Farm, c.
1913 manor home on 13-plus acres in the Greenwood
estate area. Features 5,105 sq. ft. on 3 floors with
6 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, large rooms, high ceilings,
6 fireplaces, new family room and master bath, slate
roof. Circa 1910 renovated cottage and other outbuildings,
formal gardens, large stream, room for horses or cattle,
dramatic Blue Ridge Mountain views, close to Wintergreen
Resort; $2,475,000. Steve McLean, (434) 295-1131,
smclean@mcleanfaulconer.com.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA Belmont, historic c.
1735 manor home on 23 private acres in the heart of
Keswick Hunt Country, 6 miles from Charlottesville
and UVA. Four-bedroom residence has many upgrades
(new kitchen, master suite, copper roof) yet retains
its traditional charm with heart-pine floors, spacious
rooms, high ceilings. Complete with guest cottage
and panoramic views of the southwest mountains and
Monticello; $2,950,000. Steve McLean, (434) 295-1131,
smclean@mcleanfaulconer.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. Six porches
and verandas overlooking pastures and 14-acre lake.
Currently a bed-and-breakfast, this National Register
and Virginia Landmark property offers endless possibilities;
$1,499,950. Hank Cosby, Hank Cosby Real Estate, (804)
598-2875, www.HankCosby.com.
BASSETT, VA Bon Air, c. 1920, on 4-plus acres
adjacent to Bassett Country Club. Beautifully renovated
Federal-style home. Master bedroom on first level,
4 other bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 5 fireplaces, 10 ft.
ceilings, hardwood floors, chestnut oak woodwork.
Front and back staircases, French doors, transoms,
cherry kitchen cabinet, Sub-Zero. Carriage house with
guest apartment. Five-bay garage holds 8 cars; $320,000.
Beverley Coleman, Realtor, (276) 632-3463, www.beverleycoleman.com.
Rives S. Brown, Inc.
CARTERSVILLE, VA Muddy Creek Mill, mid-18th-century
brick-and-stone mill with slate roof, much extant
machinery; 18th-century brick post office/general
store; early-19th-century frame miller's cottage
with 2,000 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths; and outbuildings
all on 24 pastoral acres between Richmond and Charlottesville.
Property is in the National Register. Virginia Landmarks
Commission easement on mill; $675,000. Call owner/agent
at (804) 231-6731 or visit www.Toomeyland.com.
CULPEPER COUNTY, VA Presqu' Isle, c.
1813. Early-republic-style, 4-over-4 plan, fireplace
in each primary room, original heart-pine floors,
high ceilings. Two original brick slaves' quarters,
blacksmith's shop, tenant houses, barns, and
outbuildings, all on 135-plus acres with frontage
on the Hazel River. Beautiful secluded setting with
towering hardwoods, unsurpassed privacy in farm/estate
area less than 1 1/2 hours from Washington, D.C.;
$2,950,000. Steve McLean, (434) 295-1131, smclean@mcleanfaulconer.com.
ELAM, VA Historic home, c. 1740, built by
Lodowick Elam out of good chestnut logs on a land
grant from King George II. Home is lovingly restored,
featuring gourmet kitchen, great room, 14-ft. ceilings,
3-5 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths. Detached
outbuildings: restored smokehouse and cabin; 3-car
garage with overhead studio and office, darkroom,
second office and art vault, and greenhouse room.
Has water garden on 18 acres; $450,000. Baxter Carter,
Long & Foster, (800) 583-8673.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA A stately, beautifully
appointed brick residence built in 1935 offers an
elegant, comfortable lifestyle. The 7,000-plus sq.
ft. home displays intricate plaster moldings and woodwork,
3 fireplaces, and hardwood, tile, and slate floors.
Six bedrooms, a banquet-size dining room, library,
and dual living rooms complete the offering located
downtown on a large city lot; $2,150,000. Janel O'Malley
(ext. 151), Robin Marine (ext. 145), Coldwell Banker
Carriage House Realty, (800) 852-1798.
LEXINGTON, VA Blandome, prominent Federal-Greek
revival, c. 1830, with added Italianate features,
c. 1870s, overlooking restored "old town,"
Washington and Lee University, and Virginia Military
Institute. Historic highlights: used as a military
headquarters during Gen. Hunter's raid on Lexington;
residence of the renowned statesman and law dean John
Randolph Tucker; and home of the inspirational Walker-Wood
family; $495,000. Otis Mead, Mead Associates, Inc.,
(540) 463-7168, www.meadproperties.com.
LEXINGTON, VA Roberson-Phalen House. Historic
Lexington Foundation offers restoration opportunity
in downtown area near Washington and Lee University
and Virginia Military Institute. Shell of rare timber-frame
house, c. 1826-40, stabilized on new stone foundation.
Original, inserted, or modified early classical mantels
and detailing remain. Zoned residential or commercial.
Spacious lot for expansion and/or additions for many
uses; $297,500. Otis Mead, Mead Assoc., Inc., (540)
463-7168, www.meadproperties.com.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA The Lewis Donohoe Farm,
includes a c. 1815 stone and frame I-house with a
c. 1870 addition. Eight outbuildings of log, frame,
and stone construction date from c. 1815 to the early
20th century. Needs restoration. Located on a 15.98
acre conservancy lot within a premier planned community
south of Leesburg; $1,400,000. Gregory C. May, (703)
934-9300, greg.may@pulte.com.
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, and
outbuildings. Many original interior details remain.
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.
LOUISA COUNTY, VA Longwood, c. 1859, on 121-plus
acres in Green Springs Historic District: 30 minutes
to Richmond's west end, 24 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 Historic
Landmark. Beautiful park-like grounds, large pond,
and guest house; $1,895,000. Deborah James Dendtler,
ReMax Commonwealth, (800) 394-5059, www.VirginiaAntiqueRealEstate.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, 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.
PETERSBURG, VA Strachan-Harrison House, c.
1760 or earlier. Magnificently 95% restored on coveted
High Street in historic district. Has early woodwork,
mantels, floors, doors, high ceilings, and large rooms.
With +/- 3,181 sq. ft., 7 fireplaces, new baths and
kitchen, and central air and heat. Located on 1-plus-acre
corner lot. New, large, 2-plus-car garage with storage
above. Pool. Mature gardens with many boxwoods; $499,000.
Dave Johnston, "The Old House Man®,"
(804) 343-7123, www.AntiqueProperties.com.
SOUTH BOSTON, VA The Robert Penick Home,
c. 1890, Victorian with 4,050 sq. ft. Situated in
a small town neighborhood of fine historic homes.
Fully restored in every detail with 7 fireplaces,
all with original mantels. Grand foyer, large parlor,
formal dining room, and music room. Heart-pine floors
throughout. Downstairs and upstairs master bedrooms
with private baths. Central HVAC. Much more! $299,000.
Max Sempowski, Antique Properties, (434) 391-4855,
www.oldhouseproperties.com.
SPOTTSWOOD, VA Chestnut Ridge. Historic chestnut
log home, c. 1765, with hardwood floors and exposed
chestnut logs. Large kitchen with cathedral ceiling,
master bedroom on main floor with 3 bedrooms upstairs.
Numerous upgrades and magnificent fireplaces. Property
has a year-round creek, old log spring house, and
herb and vegetable garden surrounded by limestone
walls that complement the exterior of the home; $575,000.
Susan Rinehart, Mead Assoc., Inc., (540) 463-7168,
www.meadproperties.com.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, VA Historic Hague House,
c. 1762, has been totally restored. Located in the
center of Virginia's Northern Neck between the
Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers and Chesapeake Bay.
Perfect retreat or get-away. Has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2
baths, heart-pine wood floors and 4 fireplaces. Serene
and private setting on +/- 7.46 acres. A quick drive
to the birthplaces of both Robert E. Lee and George
Washington; $345,000. Skipper Garrett, Long &
Foster Real Estate, (804) 370-4080, agarrett7@aol.com.
WYTHEVILLE, VA The Highlands, c. 1860. Quirky,
sprawling on 2.6 acres in historic area of charming
town. With almost 4,000 sq. ft., 14 rooms, 3-5 bedrooms,
2 1/2 baths, family room, and mother-in-law suite.
Stone fireplace. Has gorgeous hardwood floors and
new kitchen with large eat-in area. Large shade trees
on spectacular grounds; $349,000. Dave Johnston, "The
Old House Man®," (804) 343-7123, www.AntiqueProperties.com.
BELLINGHAM, WA 100-year-old neoclassical
jewel, 6,000 sq. ft.-plus on 4 levels, 3-4 bedrooms,
4 baths, parlor, sun porch, library, ballroom, high
ceilings, original woodwork and hardware, new kitchen
and master bedroom suite, energy efficient with updated
systems. Excellent condition, recent exterior paint
and new roof. On a prominent South Hill corner lot
with bay, island and marina views; $1,600,000. DK
Properties, (360) 676-9455, www.nicehse.com.
EVANSTON, WY Post
Office and Federal Building. Dedicated 1906, in the
National Register with about 30,000 sq. ft., zoned
commercial, residential okay second and third floors.
Has 9 baths, 6 vaults, marble, terrazzo and oak ornamentation,
grand pink marble staircase, sandstone and granite
exterior, no state income tax, low property tax. Hour
from Park City skiing, 1 1/2 hours from Salt Lake
City; $750,000. Rick (307) 444-7501, sathersinc@uintanet.com.
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