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Alabama, Mobile
Kress Building, c. 1923 at 18 S. Royal Street, located in Lower Dauphin Street Historic District. Three floors with 20,000 sq. ft. total; near intersection of Dauphin and Royal. Across from Riverview Office building and Renaissance Riverview Hotel, and 1 block south of Battle House Hotel and 500,000 sq. ft. class-A Battle House Office Tower. $400 million invested in last 5 years in two-block radius. This site is prime for office, retail, or residential. Frederick Rendfrey, Downtown Mobile Alliance, (251) 434-8498.
Price: $ Not Listed
Delaware, Near Lewes
The Graystone Inn, a successful operating turnkey B&B. This unique property can be used for multiple purposes—restaurant, attorney/physician offices, or B&B. Inn boasts 4,500 sq. ft., 5 guest rooms, fireplace, private/shared baths, owners' quarters, 5-stall garage with off-street parking. Garage spaces can be used for retail-generating additional income. Property is beautifully landscaped on 1 acre with ponds, gardens, and water features. Close to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. (302) 329-9019.
Price: $ Not Listed
Florida, Key West
The Pendleton Estate, a rare historic property in the coveted Meadows District. Six bedrooms and 6 baths complement this historic mansion with grand mahogany staircase, soaring ceilings, and custom moldings. Featuring private dining room, formal sitting room, and library. Gorgeous 2/2 guesthouse with garage and personal gym overlook the pool. With privacy fence and expansive gardens. Doug Mayberry Real Estate, (305) 292-6155.
Price: $ 3,950,000
Georgia, St. Marys
Walk to the waterfront from the historic John Rudulph House, c. 1870, a lovely example of quality design, material, and craftsmanship. Zoned commercial and residential. Classic T-shape, Beaufort style with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,460 sq. ft. Original heart-pine floors and mantels on 4 fireplaces. Plaster ceiling medallions, etched glass at entry door, living and dining rooms, kitchen and breakfast area with 11 ft. ceilings. Ginny Jacobs, ERA Kings Bay Realty, (800) 542-4388, gjacobs@tds.net.
Price: $ 884,500
Georgia, West Point
1876 Miller-Johnson House has 4,300 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 11 acres of land. Potential B&B. Listed in Davidson's Pine Log & Greek Revival. Occupied continuously by one family. Adjacent to 178-acre Chattahoochee River Nature Park; Kia automobile plant 6 miles. Small town living, easy drive to Atlanta airport 75 miles, Columbus 40 miles, Callaway Gardens 21 miles. Nancy Kustermann, (706) 957-3253.
Price: $ 799,000
http://www.thekustermannteam.directhomes.com
Illinois, Wauconda
Come restore this charming 2,500 sq. ft. Victorian filled with enchanting space in the heart of downtown. Features include crystal chandelier in parlor, hardwood floors throughout, and huge finished attic. First-floor rooms include laundry, den, family room, living room, and dining room with built-in hutches. View photo gallery. Pattie Taylor, RE/MAX American Dream, (847) 487-3232.
Price: $ 315,000
Kentucky, Shelbyville
Helmwood Hall, c. 1835, on 105 acres of lush bluegrass farmland and woods, with more than 1/2 mile of road frontage. Superb Greek Revival architecture with 3,800 sq. ft., original woodwork, outbuildings, ponds, and stone-walled root cellar with domed brick ceiling. Convenient to Louisville, Lexington, and Cincinnati. On National Register. Pristine restoration. David Bell, KY Select Properties, (502) 644-2355.
Price: $ 2,400,000
Maryland, Chestertown
Queen Anne, c. 1888 with 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, elaborate original woodwork, Eastlake fireplace, central air, modern kitchen and baths, cedar closets, Dish TV, home office with DSL, and laundry/pantry room. Fenced corner lot in historic district with private garden. Walk to Chester River, Washington College, library, post office, shops, restaurants, and farmers market. Located only 10 minutes to Chesapeake Bay. Call (410) 708-4209.
Price: $ 550,000
Maryland, Harford County
Bon Air, c. 1794, is on the National Register. This farm is complete with the usual outbuildings, swimming pool, and pond, all in a 26-plus acre secluded setting. Carefully planned gardens surround the house that contains 4 bedrooms and 3 baths as well as the usual public rooms. Perfect for a true preservationist. Herbert A. Davis, Associate Broker, Prudential Carruthers, Realtors, (410) 828-4700.
Price: $ Not Listed
Maryland, Middletown
Crown jewel of Historic Middletown on old National Pike. C. 1917 with 4-5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room, formal dining room, country kitchen, library, den, 3 fireplaces, 2 wood stoves, third level rec room, basement with separate entrance. High ceilings, inlaid wood floors, architectural moldings, pocket doors, stained-glass windows, ceramic tile roof, separate carriage entrance, covered veranda, separate 2-car garage, 3/4 acre with 4 small ponds. Zoned B&B. Call Gary Gestson, (301) 646-0046, www.HistoricHomeTeam.com.
Price: $ 699,000
Massachusetts, Ipswich
Edward Brown House, c. 1650. Early First Period saltbox on historic High Street. Three periods of history in generous rooms, open layout, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 5 fireplaces, chamfered summer beams, wide pine floors, raised paneling. Beautiful landscaping and courtyard garden. Exquisite condition. National Historic District, close to town, train, Crane Beach, 35 miles to Boston. Ed Dick, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (978) 233-2847. MLS#70901972
Price: $ 468,500
http://www.NewEnglandMoves.com
Massachusetts, Ipswich
The Isaac Goodale House, c. 1700, is a noted First Period saltbox and is on the National Register. On 41 acres with inspirational views of the Great Marsh and distant Crane Beach. History is caught in the many period elements; 5 fireplaces, diamond leaded-pane casement windows, hand-carved paneling, chamfered summer beams, and more. Only 45 minutes from Boston. Kristal Pooler & Associate, (978) 882-4025. Full details at www.153ArgillaRd.com.
Price: $ Not Listed
Massachusetts, Martha's Vineyard Island
Waterfront beach estate. This charming 18th-century center-chimney cape is on more than 3 acres of beautiful pastoral waterfront land with ocean views, sunsets, and path to private, sandy beach. Eight-room interior includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 5 fireplaces, eat-in country kitchen, living, dining, and parlor rooms. Post-and-beam barn house guest cottage. Kendall & Kendall, (508) 693-0829.
Price: $ 4,750,000
http://www.kendallmarthasvineyard.com
New Hampshire, Dunbarton
Rare opportunity to own a historic treasure. This estate was built by Caleb Stark, a Revolutionary War hero and son of General John Stark, NH's most celebrated war general credited with coining NH's motto "Live Free or Die." Located on a quiet road on 39 acres. Beautiful historic features including multiple fireplaces with paneling, refinished wide pine floors. More than 5,000 sq. ft. of living space. David, Historic & Distinctive Properties, (603) 654-8970.
Price: $ 1,200,000
New Jersey, Tewksbury
Stone farmhouse c. 1793, in historic Mountainville has been meticulously restored. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, antique pumpkin pine floors, 18-inch stonewalls and mullioned windows with old glass. Living room with 2 fireplaces and beamed ceilings. Dining room with pond views through antique casement windows opens onto stone patio. On 2-plus acres with gunnite pool and skating pond. An hour to Newark International. Serena K. O'Connor, Coldwell Banker, (908) 507-1618.
Price: $ 857,000
New York, Amsterdam
Former National Guard armory built 1894, converted to private residence in 1994. Has 36,000 sq. ft. on 2 acres, includes 10,000 sq. ft. gym and 2 wings currently used as a B&B. Meticulously renovated in 2006 in high Victorian with green building materials for energy efficiency. Featured on HGTV and ABC. Convenient to Albany, Saratoga Springs, and even Manhattan. On National Register. Zoned residential with commercial variances.
Price: $ Not Listed
http://www.amsterdamcastle.com
North Carolina, Asheville
Sallie Lee Cottage, c. 1883. Winner of multiple rehabilitation awards, the original 1,025 sq. ft. are in an attractive Latin cross floor plan. All systems and metal roofs completely redone in 2003. The semi-finished basement has heat, AC and half bath. Easy walking distance to downtown galleries, shops, cafes, and nightlife. Call Warrene Williams, Preferred Properties, (828) 301-8072 or visit .
Price: $ Not Listed
North Carolina, Charlotte
Hennigan Place, c.1840, equestrian property in desirable South Charlotte, 3503 Tilley Morris Rd. 5.44-acre estate near upscale dining, shopping, I-485, Ballentyne, international airport. Authentically restored Federal/Greek Revival in pristine condition. Formal gardens, 2+ acre fenced pasture, 2-horse barn, 2-story garage/shop, HVAC. Reduced to $1,199,000 from $1,750,000. Bob Poole, Broker, (704) 246-6388, www.yourleaderinluxury.com, www.1HorseProperty.com, www.SouthCharlotteHistoricEstate.com.
Price: $ 1,199,000
http://www.southcharlottehistoricestate.com/
North Carolina, Mlton
Greek Revival-Italianate home in antebellum town near Danville, VA. Former Milton State Bank features 4,500 sq. ft., Flemish bond brickwork, boldly stylish details, curved hallway, ornate bank vault converted to bathroom. Log barn and 3 brick outbuildings including guesthouse. Requires complete rehabilitation. National Register, eligible for historic rehab tax credits. Documentary photo. (919) 832-1651, numerous properties available for restoration.
Price: $ 149,000
North Carolina, Salisbury
The Hamill-Homes Rehabilitation Project. A complete rehabilitation of one of Salisbury's most notable properties. This historic home is on the site of the Confederate Prison. Two important structures are included in the sale: the back cottage built in 1891 and current rehabilitated structure c. 1899. This home will be open during Salisbury's October Tour October 10 and 11. Protected by preservation covenants. Gwen Matthews, realestate@historicsalisbury.org.
Price: $ 239,900
http://www.HistoricSalisbury.org
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City
Caldwell-Walton House, a 4,660 sq. ft. Italianate villa (1918) occupies center of historic district and political history. Former Governor's mansion was focal point of 1920s martial law controversy, KKK protests, and gubernatorial impeachment. Home has new kitchen and baths, 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 3 living areas, 2 dining rooms, 3 fireplaces, wine cellar, guest house, walled garden, fountains, resistance pool, spa and pavilion. Reduced. (800) 749-8866.
Price: $ 849,000
Oregon, Lake Oswego
Listed on city's Landmark Designation List. Built in 1900, located in the First Addition Neighborhood, which was platted in 1867, on the west bank of the Willamette River south of Portland. L-plan type, horizontal lapped siding, corner and rake boards. Double-hung windows. Home needs extensive work. Purchase home in existing location for $349,900 or move house to a different location (city approval required). For more information (503) 657-5950 Broker/Owner.
Price: $ 349,900
South Carolina, Charleston
19 Legare Street. Classic brick with stucco Charleston Single house is one of the loveliest homes on arguably the best block. It has 3 stories with 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths. The rear dependencies—kitchen and carriage house—have been attached to the main house. Along the side and in the rear are various garden rooms, sitting areas, and pool area. Has hardwood floors and fireplace in almost every room. Casey Murphey, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty, (843) 200-2121.
Price: $ 5,250,000
South Carolina, Charleston
12 Limehouse Street. This brick residence is a converted stable given as a wedding gift from the Middleton family to their son in 1918. Just completed a 14-month restoration. Open, gourmet kitchen and family room with French doors opening onto rear portico, 2 master bedrooms with fireplace, large walk-in closets, full baths. Guest suite in the rear. Two off-street parking spots with automatic gate. Casey Murphey, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty, (843) 200-2121.
Price: $ 2,750,000
Tennessee, Columbia
AUCTION –Nov. 7th 9:00 AM, Tree Haven, Italianate Victorian c. 1820 restored 1994-1995, APTA Historic Register. Located in historic Maury County. Beautiful stairway in entry foyer, oak & yellow poplar floors. State of the art kitchen. 3 ½ baths, first floor master w/private bath. 4,500+ Sq. ft, 3 car attached garage, in-ground pool, 7.6 acres. Beautifully landscaped w/many outdoor rooms. Four miles to Maury County Airport, easy access to I-65-Nashville & Huntsville. College Park Realty 931-381-9999.
Price: $ Not Listed
Virginia, Accomac
Woodbourne, original 2-room house, c. 1725. Transformed c. 1800 to the "big house, little house, colonnade, kitchen" architectural style unique to Virginia's Eastern Shore. Used as a Civil War hospital, then the first school in Accomac. Features 3,400+/- sq. ft., 5 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, curved ceiling in family room and brick passage, windmill and antique corn stack. Adjacent 20-80 acres available. Robert Shields, (206) 363-0724.
Price: $ 259,000
Virginia, Alexandria
The Statehouse is a historic landmark built in 1807. During the Civil War it served as the capitol of the Restored Government of Virginia and the governor's mansion. Later, it also served as the capitol of the newly formed West Virginia, thus serving as the capitol of two states simultaneously. Having occupied a unique place in America's history, it is now an elegant residence. Babs Beckwith, (703) 836-1297 or Tom Hulfish, (703) 585-6581.
Price: $ 5,600,000
Virginia, Charlotte Court House
1847 Arcadia historic farm on 125 acres that includes a 5,200 sq. ft. manor house, 2,300 sq. ft. guest house, superintendent's home, barn, mill building, riding rink, and pond. Perfect for cattle or horses. First owner Ada Henry Smith was great-granddaughter of Patrick Henry. Located close to Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College. Baxter Carter, Long and Foster Realtors, (800) 583-8673. Virtual tour.
Price: $ 1,550,000
http://www.circlepix.com/home/dk96pl
Virginia, Culpeper
Western View, c. 1850, enjoys a gracious scale and private setting on 707 acres of fertile farmland along the Rapidan River. The area was home to more than 120,000 troops in 1863 in the build-up to the Battle of The Wilderness and today is a spectacular rural community of 18th and 19th-century estates. For details, call Joe Samuels at (434) 981-3322, joe@jtsamuels.com.
Price: $ 5,250,000
Virginia, Gloucester County
Timberneck Hall, c. 1800, on the National Register. Located on protected 14.87-acre peninsula lot on navigable Timberneck Creek (8 ft. at MLW) where it joins York River. Ten minutes from Historic Yorktown and 30 minutes from Williamsburg. Part of a planned gated preservation development of 1,100 acres with no more than 48 other homesites. Sandra Hargett, Coldwell Banker/Chesa-peake Bay Properties, (877) 229-7772.
Price: $ 2,975,000
Virginia, Hallieford
Queens Hill, c. 1829, is remodeled on Queens Creek. On 2 acres with 205 ft. waterfront and 4.5 ft. MLW at the end of the dock. Features mammoth master bath with Jacuzzi, cathedral ceiling, and 3-headed shower opening out to the swimming pool, which has a view of the creek; large eat-in kitchen with cathedral ceiling; and screened porch. Includes several outbuildings. Dave Johnston, "The Old House Man," (804) 370-5302.
Price: $ 600,000
http://www.AntiqueProperties.com
Virginia, Lexington
Buffalo Springs Farm, c. 1773, is on a knoll enjoying views of Shenandoah fields, forests, and streams. Buffalo Springs provides bountiful sustenance to residents and guests alike. On 154 acres. Herb, flower, and vegetable gardens are masterfully composed, defined by stone ledges and walls. Log guest cabin, gardener's cabin, massive bank barn with finished areas, granary, stone springhouse, natural waterfall. Glenn Land Company, (540) 348-2000.
Price: $ 2,700,000
Virginia, Lexington
Thorn Hill, c. 1792, historic home of Gen. John Bowyer, Thorn Hill enjoys unobstructed Blue Ridge and Allegheny views. No finer estate is available in the Shenandoah Valley. High ceililngs, original woodwork, glass, and floors combine with advanced systems throughout. On 17 acres including paddocks, stabling, the original granary, and a magnificent studio. Glenn Land Company, (540) 348-2000. 
Price: $ 2,950,000
Virginia, Lynchburg
Grand Victorian, c. 1895, restored and ready to move in. Wonderful wraparound porch with gazebo-like setting area. Breathtaking stairway in foyer with orignal oak moldings, 12 ft. ceilings, arched doorways, and hardwood floors. Has 7 fireplaces with original mantels, master and first floor bedroom with private baths, kitchen with butler's pantry, and central heat and air. Great buy. Max Sempowski, Antique Properties, (434) 391-4855.
Price: $ 235,000
http://www.oldhouseproperties.com
Virginia, Port Royal
Magnificent living history architecture, c. 1750, 1800 to 1900. Spacious rooms, great floor plan, 5 bedrooms, and 5 ½ baths. Located in historic town with river views and near wildlife refuge. Alex Long, Weichert RE, (540) 371-8700.
Price: $ 585,000
