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Alabama, Anniston
National Register, 1936 Corps of Engineers recreation center restored to original condition by architect-owner and team of skilled craftsmen. A 32,000-sq.-ft. Spanish Colonial Revival with theater, arts workshops, grand ballroom, restaurant/lounge with commercial kitchen. ADA compliant, electrical, mechanical, and roof systems rebuilt or replaced. On 5 acres with parking for 200 cars. Minutes from I-20. Restoration tax credits available. Julian (256) 820-6844.
Price: $ 3,200,000
Alabama, Mobile
101 N Royal Street. The 11-story, 64,000 sq. ft. Van Antwerp building c. 1906 is oldest concrete building in AL. Located in Mobile's entertainment and office district. One block from $400 mm of new and rehabbed real estate and block from recent $300 mm Port expansion. First floor restored to its original elegance. Upper floors provide redevelopment opportunity. Included is c. 1890 5-story, 6,000 sq. ft. building. Frederick Rendfrey, Downtown Mobile Alliance, (251) 434-8498 ext. 5.
Price: $ Not Listed
Florida, Key West
Situated in the heart of Old Town Key West. Beautifully renovated 2-bedroom and 2 1/2-bath Conch house loaded with coveted Dade Co. pine and featuring a large kitchen with granite counter tops and a master suite deck that sits among the treetops. The exterior features the quintessential front sitting porch, a side yard, and decked back yard. Awarded the HARC Excellence Award in 2000. Doug Mayberry Real Estate, (305) 292-6155.
Price: $ 975,000
Georgia, Thomaston
Presidents, first ladies, and governors have stayed at this historic Georgia Revival style, c. 1923, hotel. The hotel has 4 stories, 54 rooms, and grand ballroom with original chandeliers. Large lobby with check-in desk, valet rooms, and elevator. Restaurant area, kitchen, and spaces for retail or offices include barber shop with original sinks. Exterior brick and mortar is restored and has new roof. Interior needs extensive restoration. Nadine Graham, ERA Graham Realty, (770) 584-0416.
Price: $ 400,000
Illinois, Belleville
The city of Belleville is requesting ideas from developers/investors for the use of 43,000 sq. ft., city-owned 1923 building, formerly YMCA, located in the heart of business district; courthouse across the street. Price is negotiable. Developer inducements possible. July 30 deadline. Brick building contains gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, four streetside offices. For information contact Mayor Mark Eckert, (618) 233-6810, ext. 239 or Jim Schneider, ext. 286.
Price: $ Not Listed
Kentucky, Madison County
An 1835 Federal-style house on 58 acres near Lexington and Berea. Listed on the state register of historic homes in Madison County. Carefully restored with 2,700 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large entrance hall, living room, dining room, den-kitchen, 4 fireplaces, poplar and walnut doors and moldings, ash floors, 10- and 12-ft. ceilings, center stairway. Two barns, 2 storage sheds, 2 ponds, good fencing, cellar, orchard. Owner (859) 200-7771.
Price: $ 625,000
Kentucky, Maysville
Historic 1845 Greek Revival on National Register. Sited on 3 +/- acres with sweeping views of the Ohio River. Professionally restored. All new mechanicals. Original woodwork and hardwood floors. With 4,800 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, gourmet kitchen, double parlors, 3 porches, 4-car garage. 1 hour to Lexington/Cincinnati. Carleen Lutz, Listing Broker, Market Properties, (606) 564-7368. Terry Eibeck, Co-Listing Broker, Regional Realty, (850) 620-7653.
Price: $ 450,000
http://www.MarketPropertiesKY.com
Kentucky, New Haven
Silvester Johnson House, built 1859-61 on Hwy. 31E in a small town setting near Bardstown, one hour from Louisville via I-65. Built by local banker with bank building attached. (Bank on left not for sale.) Has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, tall ceilings, fine Italianate woodwork, stairway and mantels on a 3/4 acre lot. Three ornate plaster medallions, fireplaces throughout. Move-in ready. Debbie Reynolds, (502) 348-3557 for more information.
Price: $ 157,500
http://www.thekentuckytrust.org
Maryland, Prince Anne
Victorian-era Hayman House, c. 1898. Has 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, 4 fireplaces, ornate winding oak staircase, period wood floors and trim, period décor, updated kitchen, 2 offices, and sitting rooms on 3 levels. Professional landscaping, private fenced gardens, patio, brick walks, wrap-around porch. Detached antiques shop/office. Operating as Hayman House B&B (#455959). Alice Fisher, Long and Foster R.E. Inc., (410) 430-1739 or (410) 546-3211.
Price: $ 599,900
Massachusetts, Newton
Never before available. Samuel Glaser designed contemporary-style house, c. 1949, on beautifully landscaped lot in desirable neighborhood. Large, well-maintained home has approximately 2,200 sq. ft. plus 800 sq. ft. of finished basement with fireplace. Has 4-5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, front-to-back formal living room with dramatic stone fireplace. Large detached screened porch and 2-car garage. Michael Tammaro, The Beal Companies, LLP, (617) 451-2100.
Price: $ 1,200,000
Massachusetts, Northampton
Built by Arthur Curtiss James in 1908 of brick and marble, this home offers 7,000+ sq. ft. with 13 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 8 fireplaces, a Doric portico, porches, terraces, and balconies. The 1.4-acre lot is tastefully landscaped. From the formal foyer with fireplace to the servant quarters on the third floor, this home is a unique piece of history. David Murphy, (413) 582-7190, The Murphys Realtors, (413) 584-5700.
Price: $ 1,595,000
New Jersey, Princeton
Tusculum, 1773. Built for and named by John Witherspoon, signer of Declaration of Independence and 6th president of Princeton University. 5-bedroom manor house, 1 mile from downtown, on State and National registers. Renovations and additions to original house in 1998. Caretaker's cottage, stone barn, out-buildings, all restored. Farmland tax assessment. Maynett Breithaupt, Henderson Sotheby's International Realty, (609) 924-1000.
Price: $ 8,975,000.
New York, Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Sleigh Bed & Breakfast, designed by renowned architect R. Newton Brezee, was built in 1888 overlooking the historic Saratoga racetrack. Enjoy the racing season from your very own front porch! There are 5 guest rooms with private baths, and a large owner's suite, or use the home for a great single family. Situated on a large double lot with flowering trees. Peter Buck, Buck Land & Cattle Co., (518) 899-0065.
Price: $ 1,999,000
http://www.BuckLandandCattle.com
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. Miriam Peters, broker, (800) 243-6670, www.yourleaderinluxury.com, www.1HorseProperty.com, www.SouthCharlotteHistoricEstate.com.
Price: $ Not Listed
http://www.southcharlottehistoricestate.com/
North Carolina, Goldsboro
Regal 1898 Norwood House on large lot in historic district near Main Street downtown. Partially restored house and renovated cottage. Handsome Victorian stair, mantels, stained glass. Has 4,760 sq. ft. on 0.43 acre. Part of expansive neighborhood revitalization effort. A variety of financial incentives, including rehab tax credits. Convenient to I-95; less than an hour from Raleigh. Call (919) 832-1651 for numerous properties available for restoration.
Price: $ 65,000
North Carolina, Salisbury
Blackmer-Woodson House, c. 1880s 2-story Colonial Revival with brick veneer and side gabled roof. Central entrance with elliptical fanlight and sidelights. Fully remodeled after turn of the century adding colonial revival embellishments. Five bedrooms, 4 baths, double parlors, carved marble mantle. Eligible N.C. rehab tax credit. Subject to protective covenants/rehab agreement. Historic Salisbury Foundation, (704) 636-0103, realestate@historicsalisbury.org. Other properties available.
Price: $ 375,000
http://www.historicsalisbury.org/
Ohio, Ripley
Silverpoint (1841), in National Historic District along Ohio River. Built by wealthy financial supporter of Ripley's famous abolitionist activities. Houseguests include U.S. presidents Grant and Hayes. Georgian house with 2 grand hallways, 5 bedrooms, living, dining, and family rooms, library, 2 kitchen, 3 baths. Guesthouse with living/dining room, kitchen, bedroom, 2 baths, 2-story living/bedroom/office loft. A 4-car garage. Well maintained. (513) 304-7696, dpinger@danpinger.com.
Price: $ 398,500
Pennsylvania, Kintnersville
Nox Hollow Farm in Bucks County, is a restored stone farmhouse, c. 1805, with barn, spring house, and spring-fed pond on 3.8 acres. Has 1847 addition. etaway-ready retreat. Updated with style and simplicity, it has high ceilings, exposed beams, random-width pine floors, stone fireplace, and beautiful doors and hardware. Only 65 miles from NYC. Ginny Waters or Kevin Steiger, Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, (215) 794-1337 direct or (215) 794-3227.
Price: $ 469,000
South Carolina, Charleston
Chapel Street. Rare double house, c. 1809. Built by 19th-century Charlestonian, Anthony Vanderhorst Toomer. Property has formal front garden. Patios and porches are in both the front and rear. Features 2nd floor master suite with office, gourmet kitchen, wood-paneled library with fireplace, and sunroom. Ground-floor apartment. Historic Charleston Foundation façade easement. Dan Ravenel, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty, (843) 723-7150.
Price: $ 1,695,000
South Carolina, Charleston
61-63 Smith Street. Historic Charleston Foundation purchased this late federal house and large double lot to prevent a condominium conversion. Charles Magwood House, c. 1824, has original plaster and woodwork with 7,234 sq. ft. on 0.46 acre. Unique opportunity to restore an early 19th century house and create an amazing garden. Has 2 potential rental units. Thomas Bennett, Carriage Properties, (843) 266-8000 or Helen Geer, Wiliam Means Real Estate, (843) 577-6651.
Price: $ Not Listed
Tennessee, Chattanooga
1900 Prairie Foursquare in historic St. Elmo at the foot of Lookout Mountain; first suburb of Chattanooga (est. 1885); great walking neighborhood with bike and hiking trails. Two blocks from downtown area featuring gallery, dining, and historic incline railway. Restored original windows. Refinished heart-pine floors. Custom showers and jetted tub. Rear deck with covered entry. Stone floors in kitchen and baths, new concrete driveway. (703) 349-5608, JonSargeant@comcast.net.
Price: $ 349,000
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, Batesville
Built c. 1913 as a school, Ecole offers Palladian elegance with the comfort of single-story living. On private 3-acre hilltop overlooking the village of Batesville, it combines a relaxed country setting only minutes from Charlottesville. Mellow pine floors, custom built-ins, 4 bedrooms, 3 full/2 half baths, it's been carefully modernized to preserve its original heritage. (MLS#463013). Charles Gay, agent/owner, Real Estate III, (434) 817-6962/823-1897, cgay1940@yahoo.com.
Price: $ 799,900
Virginia, Bowling Green
Bowling Green Farm, c. 1741, is one of the oldest homes in Virginia. On 126 acres, this pre-Georgian brick colonial has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 9 fireplaces, and two 40 ft. porches. A 2-acre front lawn lined with cedar trees, 265-year-old boxwoods, colonial garden terraces, pastures, and woods. Original hardware, glass and window sash, flooring, plasterwork, colonial basement. Linda Jonas, Sheeran Sotheby's International Realty, (804) 398-8116.
Price: $ 2,200,000
http://www.SheeranSothebysRealty.com
Virginia, Cartersville
Ampthill Plantation, c. 1732 and c. 1837. A 60-acre plantation with brick portion designed by Thomas Jefferson for the Harrison family. On the National Register and fully restored with original dependencies. Located 45 minutes to Charlottesville or Richmond. Justin Wiley, Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors, (434) 981-5528 or Frank Hardy, (434) 296-0134.
Price: $ Not Listed
Virginia, Charlottesville
Simmons Gap Farm is a self-sustaining mountain retreat 5 minutes walk from Shenandoah National Park, 30 minutes northwest of UVA. Complementing the charming 1910 farmhouse are a separate studio, rock walls, barns, beautiful landscaping, fertile vegetable gardens and orchards, and spring. Located on 11 acres. Contact Joe Samuels at (434) 981-3322 or joe@jtsamuels.com.
Price: $ 375,000.
Virginia, Charlottesville
Historic Virginia plantation, c. 1732, on 40+ acres, with home having 5 bedrooms suites, commercial kitchen, and 2 dining rooms. Numerous dependencies, including the Boy's Cabin, c. 1699. Ideal as corporate retreat or family compound with additional lodging in the period dependencies. Beautiful landscaped grounds in quiet, protected historic district; $1,950,000. Beth Powell, Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors, (434) 296-0134.
Price: $ 1,950,000
Virginia, Charlottesville
Oak Grove, c. 1854. Elegant estate with original 2-over-2 residence featuring grand center hall, heart-pine floors, 10-ft. ceilings, English basement, 6 fireplaces, and 3-story wing added in 1912. Lovingly restored on 123 acres 30 minutes south of Charlottesville; near Jefferson's University of Virginia and Monticello. Dependencies include a barn, equipment shed, and large shop. Brochure available. Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors, (434) 296-0134.
Price: $ 1,500,000
Virginia, Chase City
Elmwood Farm, a classic Federal House, c. 1820, with many original features. Historic integrity has not been compromised. On 44 plush acres fenced and neatly balanced on both sides of the house with rolling hills, pasture and mature woods. Original smoke house and pack house. New well, Gaspack central heat and air, and many other upgrades. Great for horses. Reduced to $400,000. Max Sempowski, Antique Properties, (434) 391-4855.
Price: $ 400,000
http://www.oldhouseproperties.com
Virginia, Fredericksburg
Bruce-Coakley House, c. 1843, Greek Revival. A Virginia Landmark with 4,451+/- sq. ft. on a town lot. Features high ceilings and original mantels, floors, doors, locks, wainscoting, and chair rails. With shutters and exquisite surrounds. Has as many as 7 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths, 8 relined fireplaces, and formal rear garden. On quiet street of historic houses. Dave Johnston, "The Old House Man®," (804) 633-7123.
Price: $ 699,000
http://www.AntiqueProperties.com
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, Lexington
403 Jackson Avenue, adorable Queen Anne style home built in 1907, one of the most charming in historic Lexington, and a lovely example of the quality of design, material, and craftsmanship found in historic homes. Old English fold architecture of the period: steeply pitched roof, ornamentation, porches, gables, and large windows. Located a few blocks from Waddell Elementary, the colleges, and downtown. Robin Eddy, Mead Associates, (540) 463-7168.
Price: $ 575,000
Virginia, Prince William County
Bel Air Plantation, c. 1720, sited on 25 acres graced by fragrant boxwoods and stately hardwood trees. Lovingly restored 14-room colonial with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, original wood floors, and 8 fireplaces including a huge open cooking fireplace. Grounds include garage/workshop and 2 barns. Former home of Mason Locke Weems, original biographer of George Washington. Listed on the National Register. Cindy Fox, Long and Foster Realtors, (703) 986-5745.
Price: $ 1,800,000
