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APALACHICOLA, FL Collins-Lovett home. Fabulous c. 1892 Victorian home located in the heart of the historic district offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, gourmet kitchen, cottage garden, hardwood floors, and 3 fireplaces (1 in master bedroom). Home received the prestigious Florida Chrysalis Award for historic restoration in 2002. Home rests on two lovely landscaped city lots; $729,500. Ruth Schoelles, Prudential Resort Realty, call toll free (888) 419-2555, ext. 18.


ELBERT COUNTY, GA Plantation house, c. 1788, on 149.6 acres of woods and pasture with pond and running creeks. Two-story, 3,427-sq.-ft. North Carolina-design central hall flanked by 2 rooms on either side. Excellent structure. Good prospect for bed-and-breakfast. Original pine floors, walls, and ceilings. Large porches, new kitchen, 4 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 baths. Country road frontage. Deed restrictions; $1,200,000. Contact W. Ross Banks at refugega@bellsouth.net or (706) 283-3263.


MILLEDGEVILLE, GA Orme-Crawford-Sallee House. Five generations of TLC by one distinguished family have kept most original details intact and make this 1822 National Register house ideal for either enjoyment as is or easy restoration. Solid tree-trunk columns. Magnificent fan-lighted doorways. Attributed to Daniel Pratt. Eleven rooms, 3 1/2 baths. Two beautiful blocks to college campus and historic downtown. Boating on Lake Sinclair. Under 2 hours to Atlanta. Call Charles Moore, (478) 453-3459.


MOULTRIE, GA Elegant touches of the past are reflected in this delightful 1949 neoclassical home situated on almost two acres of beautiful landscaped grounds. More than 6,000 sq. ft. completely updated, with 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, and gourmet kitchen. Plus 2-bedroom, 1-bath guest quarters over the 3-car garage. Yesterday's value can be yours today for $399,000. Contact Randy Strange, Mattco Realtors, (229) 985-1145, or e-mail at rstrange@alltel.net.


SAVANNAH, GA An 1840s mansion with 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half-baths on 4 floors. Carefully crafted renovation of 6,500 sq. ft. on magical Jones Street. Large landscaped side garden and heated pool. Has enormous rooms, marble mantels, gigantic gourmet kitchen; $2,800,000. Robert Jones, Mopper-Stapen, Realtors, (912) 441-0743, www.mopper-stapen.com.


SAVANNAH, GA Built in 1908, the Ethel Tison House is once again structurally sound and ready for restoration. A preservationist's dream, this unique Queen Anne structure is located in the Thomas Square Streetcar National Register Historic District. The 2-story, single family house includes basement and attic, plus 2 adjoining lots. Lot size 112 x 120 and zoned RIP. On 19 West 37th Street. Katherine Waddell, (912) 695-3443. Mopper-Stapen, Realtors, (912) 238-0874, 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, exquisite staircase with matching lady newel post lamps, ornate ceilings, fretwork, crown molding, Lincrusta, 13 pieces stained glass, period lighting, copper stove hood, 4/5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 9 restored fireplaces, custom period draperies. With 3-car carriage house, ornate fence with electric gates, formal landscaping, koi pond. C/A, pool; $495,000. Owner, (912) 283-7444.


BELMONT, MA Three historic McLean Hospital brick buildings available for payment of relocation expenses. Hope Cottage, 1895-1896 Wheelwright and Haven Colonial revival style has 1 1/2 stories with 8,172 sq. ft. West Cottage 1919, H.L. Blake Colonial revival style has 2 stories with 6,239 sq. ft. Superintendent's Residence, 1895 Fehmer and Page Tudor revival style has 2 1/2 stories with 10,599 sq. ft. built on a T-plan. If interested, contact Cathie Bowen at (617) 855-3450.


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. With minutes of the country club, golf course, airport, and ocean. This estate was the most palatial in the region; $699,000. (410) 632-2290.


ENFIELD, NC Cellar plantation house, c. 1806, in the National Register, is located in Enfield. 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 Grand Victorian with octagonal parlor available for restoration. The Norwood House is located in the historic district and central business district. Restoration as residence or business will be a candidate for historic rehabilitation tax credits; $25,000. For information on North Carolina's historic properties available for restoration in all price ranges and an introductory copy of our magazine North Carolina Preservation, contact Preservation North Carolina at (919) 832-3652, www.PreservationNC.org.


KEENE, NH Stately 1797 colonial with 5,200 sq. ft. offering 15 rooms, 5 bedrooms, and 4 baths. Upgrades include heating system with 11 separate zones, roof, windows, insulation, and many extras. Three fireplaces, original wide-pine floors, steam bath, sunroom, mudroom, and hot tub. Private patio, in-ground sprinkler system, and oversized 2-car garage; $659,900. Jack Tent, ERA The Masiello Group, (800) 892-0991, ext. 219, www.masiello.com.


PENNINGTON, NJ Attention artists, equestrians, and old-house lovers: an exceptional 18th-century stone home on 9 acres. Large rooms, random-width wood floors, deep-set windows, and 4 fireplaces harken back to a simpler time. Lovingly maintained and preserved, it has a long list of recent improvements and is ready for the next owners to make it their own. Four outbuildings, fenced pasture, orchard, stone patio overlooking the Harbourton Hills; $959,000. Weichert Realtors, Historic Homes, (800) 736-3638.


SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ Joachim Gulick Home, c. 1740, in National Register. Colonial farmhouse with additions from mid-1700s to early 1800s. Stone smokehouse and restored 1850 barn. On 2.19 landscaped acres with organic flower and vegetable gardens and orchard. Home restored by current owners with 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 6 working fireplaces including open hearth with crane in kitchen. Upgraded heat and central air. Has Princeton mailing address; $875,000. Weichert Realtors Historic Homes, (800) 736-3638.


RENO, NV Historic hotel, located in the heart of downtown entertainment, restaurants, and casinos, listed in national, state, and city historical registers. Family-owned since construction in 1922. Three-story brick with 14,699 sq. ft. each floor, including 8,360 sq. ft. of retail. Has 110 guest rooms. Zoned central business with historical overlay. Fully operational with circuit breakers. Possible tax incentives or grants; $2,000,000. Fabio Realty, owner/broker. Office (775) 322-9252. Residence (775) 826-5617.


PUTNAM COUNTY, NY Victorian home, c. 1865, National Register, 5.2 acres, country road frontage. Located in the historic Hudson Valley, 1-hour train ride to NYC. Architect George Harney. Originally a private residence, currently operating as a business but has undergone little change and still retains the original designs. Picturesque-style architecture, wraparound veranda, unique chimneys, slate roof, and more than 14,000 sq. ft. Offered at $1,600,000 by owner. Call (845) 838-0425 for further details.


WATERMILL, NY Rosemary Lodge, historic shingle-style cottage, sympathetically modernized with impressive arts-and-crafts interior and featuring 3 reception rooms, country kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, central AC, and 60-ft. gunite pool on fully landscaped acre overlooking 32-acre agricultural reserve. Exclusive $2,950,000. Please call Sotheby's International Realty, (631) 283-0600, www.hamptons.sothebysrealty.com.


BUCKS COUNTY, PA Early 19th-century stone-filled clapboard home exudes the warmth of Bucks County charm in each room. Random-width floors, walk-in fireplace with herringbone brick hearth, milk-painted beams and 6-over-6 windows in the living room. The country kitchen opens to a patio brushed by the country breeze from the rolling 12-acre hillside. Has a barn, summer kitchen, and springhouse bordered by 3 streams; $725,000. Lisa James Otto Country Properties, (215) 862-2626, www.lisajamesotto.com.


BUCKS COUNTY, PA Highland Manor. Centered on 28 acres this renovated fieldstone home has a 3-bedroom guesthouse and converted barn formerly used as the University of Penn School of the Arts. The main home, part of William Penn's original manor, has a kitchen with random-width maple floors and exposed beams, elegant dining room, living room with fireplace, sunken tavern room with French doors opening to a pool; $4,495,000. Lisa James Otto Country Properties, (215) 862-2626, www.lisajamesotto.com.


CHESTER SPRINGS, PA Alderbrook on 11 1/2 acres of stunning countryside. This 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath stone colonial farmhouse, c. 1737, has the best of old and new: chestnut floors, 9-ft. beamed ceilings, 3 fireplaces, built-in cabinetry, gourmet kitchen, sunroom, and a John Milner addition. Four-car detached garage with office above. Property showcases streams, pool, mature fruit trees, and perennial gardens. A true private paradise. Julie Robbins, Weichert Realtors, (610) 213-3614.


GETTYSBURG, PA Embraced by the Gettysburg battlefield, the McMillan House offers the rarest opportunity to own a piece of the Civil War. Located on W. Confederate Ave., it runs along famous Seminary Ridge, departure point of Pickett's Charge. This historic home features formal living room, music room, and 6 bedrooms. Offered at $3,200,000. Please contact Jody Gavin or Linda Williams, Jack Gaughen Realtor, ERA at (800) 289-6283.


GLEN MILLS, PA Located at 327 Old Gradyville Rd. An 1820s historic home situated on two acres with lush plantings plus outbuildings. Free recorded message (800) 436-1609, ext. 86218 or call Michelle Leonard at (610) 647-5600 or (610) 647-3276 ext. 141. Home number (610) 642-8398 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.


VALLEY FORGE, PA Historic farmhouse on 5 1/2 acres within Valley Forge National Park offering 6 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, and studio/in-home office. Spacious sun-drenched home with oak and pine floors, 4 fireplaces, high ceilings, deep windowsills, and knockout views from every window. Fenced pasture with 3-stall stable, ideal for horses. Pool. Flagstone patio and fountain surrounded by terraced garden. Four-car garage and attached pool house $1,600,000. John Collins, RE/MAX Main Line, (610) 640-9300.


VILLANOVA, PA Stately 18th-century 7-bedroom, 6 1/2-bath Pennsylvania stone farmhouse nestled on a private lane and situated on more than 2 acres. Exquisite home has been meticulously restored with all desirable amenities, including 9,000 sq. ft. of living space. Elegant dining room opens to flagstone veranda and garden patio. Completely renovated. Full eat-in kitchen and newly constructed breakfast room; $2,000,000. Call our Haverford Office for details, (610) 649-4300.


BEAUFORT, SC General Sherman slept in this well-preserved 1790s home, which celebrates spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway from historic downtown Beaufort. Featured in national publications as one of the best, the property sits high on a bluff with large verandas, high ceilings, and gracious trim. The ground floor includes 2 apartments/offices. Call Billy Keyserling at (843) 986-2444.


CHARLESTON, SC Despite what our competitors and we may have advertised in the past, not everything in our city is listed at more than $1 million. This high-style, beautifully restored, early 19th-century former schoolhouse is listed for $599,000. Featuring handsome moldings, large rooms, and a beautiful walled garden. Located at 53 E. Battery St. Recognize this address? It's as good as it gets. For more information on this property or others like it, please visit www.danielravenel.com or call (800) 382-2279.


CHARLESTON, SC The rarest of opportunities! Restore this c. 1805 home that was once the studio of artist Alice Ravenel Huger Smith. Prime location steps from the High Battery in the historic district. The deep lot has large garden with brick walls. The nearly 3,000 sq. ft. does not include the carriage house. Lavinia Grimball, Disher Hamrick & Myers, (800) 577-4118, www.charlestongreen.com.


CHARLESTON, SC Immaculate renovation to this Charleston single house. Everything is done. The charmer has double piazzas, 2 back porches, tropical gardens. Kitchen is all-the-way gourmet with furniture-grade cabinets, marble counters, SubZero, Viking range, Miele dishwasher. Electricals are all new, new hot water heaters, new hardwood floors/ceramic tile in every room, and 4 newly lined fireplaces. Barbara Fredericks, Disher Hamrick & Myers, (800) 577-4118, www.charlestongreen.com.


CHARLESTON, SC William Homes House, c. 1761. Beautifully maintained Federal/Adam-style house with well-proportioned rooms. The house has heart-pine floors throughout, 6 working fireplaces, and off-street parking. Plus Lutrell Briggs garden surrounding an open carriage house with stone floors and skylights. Perfect for outside entertaining. Olin Chamberlain, Carriage Properties, (877) 266-8005, ochamberlain@carriageprop.com.


CHARLESTON, SC Classic Charleston single on lower King St., steps from White Point Garden and Charleston Harbor. Built in the early 1800s featuring double-tiered piazza with Ionic columned architrave. Exquisite fanlights and sidelights surround piazza doors. Interior architectural details combine Federal-era and exuberant Greek revival styles. A 1960s addition has room for an eat-in family kitchen and master bath; $1,395,000. Lynn Hanlin, Carriage Properties, (877) 266-8005, lhanlin@carriageprop.com.


HARTSVILLE, TN Elegant Greek revival built by H.C. Ellis, c. 1843. Completely restored 4,000 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 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) 376-5123, deerussell@comcast.net.


ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA Charming home, c. 1927, plus romantic 1-bedroom stone cottage on 9.4 park-like acres in Greenwood. Has 2,220 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, first-floor office and master bedroom, brick fireplace in living room. High ceilings, oak floors, tiled baths, front and back enclosed porches, patio, and mature landscaping. Large barn and corncrib. Blue Ridge and pastoral views; $449,500. Stephen T. McLean, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, McFHomes@aol.com.


ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA Woodlea, c. 1895 manor home on 16-plus private acres in the village of Batesville, 25 minutes west of Charlottesville. Renovated 4,000-sq.-ft. home has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and 6 fireplaces. Complete with fenced pool, greenhouse, detached 2-car garage, 2-bedroom cottage, barn, lush open land bordered on one side by a mountain stream; $1,295,000. Stephen T. McLean, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, McFHomes@aol.com.


BOTETOURT COUNTY, VA Lockwood, c. 1907. Splendid clapboard farmhouse in superb setting on 85 beautiful acres of grand hardwoods and rolling meadows. This classic home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, formal living and dining rooms, exceptional great room, 4 fireplaces, and more! Beautiful stream, mountain views, barn, and tenant house. Located between the historic college town of Lexington and the city of Roanoke; $695,000. James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co., (540) 463-7080, www.jwmre.com.


CHASE CITY, VA Italianate 2-story 3-bay villa, c. 1884, in pristine condition. Center bay capped by tower, 2 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms, modern kitchen, 2 parlors, dining room, living room with bay window, lead molding and original light fixtures, 10-ft. ceilings, turned balustrade, round columns with Doric capitals, dentilled-cornice bay window, stained-glass windows, stair hall with 2 staircases, corner lot 150 x 319; $299,900. Baxter Carter, agent Boone & Co., (800) 583-8673.


FRONT ROYAL, VA Tanglewood, c. 1910, is a restored Italianate colonial on 3 parklike acres overlooking historic Front Royal. The manor house and guest quarters boast 6 bedrooms with private baths. Has 6,900 sq. ft. offering heart-pine and solid oak floors, 5 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with absolute-black granite, handmade solid cherry cabinets, Garland range, butler's pantry are a few of the grand appointments; $1,600,000. (888) 830-2678 or www.historicpropertiesva.com for plats, floor plans, photos.


LEESBURG, VA Little Rokeby, c. 1794. Solid brick colonial, part of original Rokeby estate. On 3-plus acres. Immaculate, sun-filled home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, interior shutters, porch, 2 patios, 2-stall garage with carriage house, 4-stall stable, 4-board fencing. Parklike grounds with gardens, trees, and 100-plus mature boxwoods. New systems. 2003 Historic Virginia Garden Week Showhouse; $815,000. Barbara Ramey, REMAX, (703) 771-2345, ext. 210, Barbara_ramey@mediasoft.net.


LEXINGTON, VA With a rich history of ownership and frequent visits by Robert E. Lee, Stonegate, c. 1850, is the epitome of “old town” Lexington's romantic and classical antebellum homes. A few blocks from Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute. Structurally restored and appointed with grand halls, 10 handsome rooms, portico, living porch, terraces, large trees, gardens, studio/guest quarters/garage; $1,850,000. Otis Mead, Mead Assoc., (540) 463-7168, www.meadproperties.com.


LEXINGTON, VA Meadowbrook Farm, c. 1816, restorable brick home with 9 rooms, center hall, fireplaces, porches. Overlooks tree-lined creek traversing gentle meadows on 200 acres of fields and forest with mountain views. Several barns and outbuildings. Only 5 minutes west of Lexington, home of Washington and Lee University, Virginia Military Institute, and the Virginia Horse Center. Protected by conservation easement; $650,000. Jim Moore, James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co., (540) 463-7080, www.jwmre.com.


LEXINGTON, VA Spring Creek Farm, c. 1840, restored brick home with 6 rooms, 2 1/2 baths, center hall, and 4 fireplaces. Original floors, doors, and trim. Exciting 82 acres of rolling pasture and woods with nice creek. Spring and mountain views! Scenic area adjoining State Forest with 30-acre lake; $470,000. James Wm. Moore Real Estate, Co., (540) 463-7080, www.jwmre.com.


LEXINGTON, VA Thorn Hill, c. 1792, late Georgian brick plantation home 1/2 mile southwest of town. Outstanding original details include elaborate mantels and overmantels, fully paneled stair hall, dentil cornices, wainscoting, etc. Elevated site in midst of 17 beautiful acres with magnificent views of Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. Dependencies include log smokehouse, weaving house, granary, and barns; $795,000. Jim Moore, James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co., (540) 463-7080, www.jwmre.com.


LEXINGTON, VA The McCrowell Farm, a beautiful 492-acre property near the Virginia Horse Center and the Rockbridge Hunt, has excellent road frontage, 2 creeks, gently rolling land, and scenic vistas. Large 4- to 5-bedroom farmhouse, c. 1902, with great potential; $1,850,000. Fred Burks (540) 258-2828, Evers & Company Real Estate Inc., (202) 364-1700.


LYNCHBURG, VA Georgian revival, c. 1902, built by G.F. Lucado and designed by Frye and Chesterman. The 18-room, 7,000+ sq. ft., mansion is Flemish bond brick with glazed headers. 12 Palladian dormer windows cap a classic 4-over-4 floor plan with a 42-ft. center hall. Has 10 fireplaces, plaster moldings, pocket doors, 11-ft. ceilings, 4 master bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths. On 1 1/2 acres landscaped and fenced; $625,000. James Tracey, Lynchburg Home Real Estate & App., (434) 455-4336, jimtracey@ntelos.net.


MADISON COUNTY, VA Bright River, a 19th-century log home in a beautiful setting on the Robinson River. The 3,359-sq.-ft. home has 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, delightful kitchen, great room, spacious master suite with library, 3 fireplaces, pine and slate floors, and more than 1,000 sq. ft. of porches. Two-car garage with loft, tenant house, gardens, brick walks and stone walls; $745,000. Call Stephen T. McLean, McLean Faulconer Inc., (434) 295-1131, McFHomes@aol.com.


MT. SOLON, VA Spring Meadows, Greek revival home, c. 1832, by J. Marshal McCue. Located in the Shenandoah Valley near historic Bridgewater on 8 1/2 acres surrounded by large farms. Completely remodeled. Four large rooms downstairs, commercial kitchen, 4 bedrooms and owner's suite upstairs. All original hardwood floors, mantels, doors. Carriage house, strong spring, and a renovated bank barn set up for year-round concerts; $890,000. Susan Rinehart, Mead Assoc., (540) 463-7168, www.meadproperties.com.


NORTHERN NECK, NORTHUMBERLAND, VA Litchfield Farm, c. 1729. On 5 acres less than 5 minutes from Great Wicomico River, with access to the Chesapeake Bay only 15 minutes away. More than 3,000 sq. ft. of elegant original detailing, original mantels and moldings, heart-pine floors, new gourmet kitchen, first and second floor master suites, 2 dependencies, antique plantings. New in-ground pool; $380,000. Deborah James Dendtler, Virginia Properties, Inc., (800) 394-5059, www.VirginiaAntiqueRealEstate.com.


POWHATAN, VA Derwent, c. 1841. In the summer of 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee brought his family to live here and later received his invitation to become president of now Washington and Lee University. Today, Derwent is a meticulously restored home of 5,000 sq. ft. on approximately 20 acres. First floor master bedroom, granite kitchen, inviting library, grand gallery hall, 8 fireplaces, original woodwork and built-ins. Four-stall barn and 3 paddocks; $895,000. Karen Berkness, Virginia Properties, (804) 282-7300.


VERA, VA Rose Bower, c. 1818-1826, Federal frame house on 159-plus acres wooded with pond and fenced pasture near Appomattox Court House. Lee's army passed there on April 7-9, 1865. The Yankee armies bivouacked on the property at that time. Has 1,728 sq. ft., living room, dining room, kitchen, large enclosed porch, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bath. Original country Federal mantels, doors, chair rails, upstairs floors, and staircases; $399,000. Max Sempowski, Antique Properties, Inc., (434) 736-9942, www.oldhouseproperties.com.


VILLAGE, VA Lustig House, c. 1900. Small farmhouse being restored. Surrounded by large trees on +/- 2.3 private acres in farm area of historic Westmoreland County, home of the Lees, Washingtons, and Monroes on the Northern Neck. Has 2 bedrooms. Located 2 hours from Washington, DC. And 1-plus hours from Richmond. Only $99,000 restored, but will take offer in any stage of restoration. Dave Johnston, “The Old House Man,” (804) 580-9803, www.antiqueproperties.com.


SOUTH WOODSTOCK, VT Built in 1906 and converted to residential use with +/- 4 acres of land in 1961, South Woodstock Schoolhouse looks from an elevated knoll over the historic district of charming South Woodstock. Additional renovations were completed in early 1970s to make this spacious residence (6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths) what it is today; $475,000. Robert Wallace Real Estate, (802) 457-2244, 5 Central St., Woodstock, VT 05091, www.robertwallacerealestate.com.


PRESTON COUNTY, WV The James Lakin House, c. 1895. Architectural details abound in this National Register Victorian. This 3-story, meticulously maintained home features exceptional woodworking and spectacular mountain vista. Situated on 3 acres, includes 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, front porch, full basement, and garage. Three hours from Washington, D.C. and minutes from Deep Creek Lake, Md; $315,000. Call Lynn Hawkins, (304) 599-2088 or visit markevan@earthlink.net for photos and details.

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