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1850 – Edenton, NC – $1,975,000

120 W King St, Edenton, NC 27932

"Wessington is one of the most magnificent antebellum residences in North Carolina” writes Thomas Butchko, author of EDENTON An Architectural Portrait. Built in 1850, this home is three stories plus a fully renovated basement. Distinctive exterior features include a full-length double-tier portico, 9’ French doors opening to ornate iron balconies, and four massive chimneys bordering a roof top “widows walk”. The walls of the home are 18” thick and the foundation is solid slabs of granite. The interior is equally impressive with three 12’x50’ center halls, 15’ ceilings on the first floor, original plaster ceiling moldings and chandeliers, 10’ four panel doors, marb...

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1855 Second Empire – Buffalo, NY – $474,900

69 Johnson Park, Buffalo, NY 14201

Absolutely amazing, one-of-a-kind, period-authentic Victorian located in an incredibly desirable area right on Johnson Park, steps from downtown, the medical campus, the waterfront & Elmwood Village. This lovingly maintained all-brick home w/ off-street parking boasts stunning hand painted ceilings w/ plaster crown & medallions, original ornate fireplaces, hardwood floors, pocket doors & original working gas lamps & chandelier. The updated kitchen boasts wood cabinets, tile backsplash & granite counters. Relax while sitting on your front porch overlooking the park or enjoy the privacy of the fully fenced & landscaped yard. Unwind on the covered/enclosed rear porch. No detail has be...

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1852 – Westpoint, MS

1852 Waverly Mansion Rd, Westpoint, MS 39773

Own your own piece of history with the outstanding Waverley Mansion. Waverley boasts grandeur of days gone by with large porticos, double curved staircases reaching up 4 stories, original mirrors, chandeliers, and its distinctive octagonal cupola. The 34 acres of grounds boast a 250-year-old magnolia, English and American boxwood walks, and a beautiful stocked pond. Privately owned since 1962, Waverley is one of only 40 National Historic Landmarks in Mississippi. Home is priced with contents. Exceptional antiques include the 1860's Steinway piano, original mirrors, and so many more unique items that can be seen in listing photos. Call for an appointment today to see all of the deta...

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1890 Queen Anne – Sheffield, AL – $469,900

910 Montgomery Ave N, Sheffield, AL 35660

Own a true piece of history. The Robinson/Chambers/Trapp Home was completely remodeled in 2008. All the historical features and charm possible was restored. 7 fireplaces, beautiful wood trim and wood work. In 2018 new garage, new windows, roof, HVAC, sheetrock, some flooring. On the National & State Registers. 3rd floor could be finished. Cottage/detached garage and 2nd detached garage added next door. ...

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1911 – Rural Retreat, VA – $395,000

3305 Black Lick Rd, Rural Retreat, VA 24368

Built in 1911 this is a house rich in history, family and love that is now looking for a new family to call it home. The beautiful 2 story brick home sits on over 5 acres surrounded by lush green farms, breathtaking mountain views and less than 2 miles from I-81. The 5+ acre parcel is almost completely flat offering a wide array of possibilities. As you enter the home you are greeted by a grand staircase with a living room/library to your right and family room to your left, both with converging solid wood pocket doors. The family room has a hand painted mural "Black Lick 1911".

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1897 Queen Anne – Manitowoc, WI – $429,900

535 N 6th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220

Fine Queen Anne mansion featuring steeply gabled roofs with overhanging eaves supported by dentils. Likely the most impressive 2 story foyer you will ever see with a hand carved fireplace. Hand carved grand staircase with large leaded glass windows. This brick home with 3 story tower is topped by a conical roof. The formal dining room features hand crafted built-ins, trim & moldings. A hand painted fresco ceiling formal fireplace also graces this room. ...

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1864/1902 – Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada

9752 Main Street, Canning, Nova Scotia

Long known as "The Old Place", the Sir Frederick Borden house was designed in 1902 by the renowned architect William Critchlow Harris. Consisting of over 6,000 sq. ft. on a gently sloping riverside site of 13 acres, Harris's design is in the North American Shingle style, derivative of the British Arts and Crafts movement, its overall form derived from the late 19th-century Queen Anne Revival. A trend setting architectural style in its day, displaying an unembellished simplicity, with strong references to nature, and placing natural materials in the forefront of its design, this turreted, asymmetrical, sprawling mansion's history is quintessentially Canadian. Sir Frederick Borden wa...

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12th Century – San Giorgio Canavese, Italy

San Giorgio Canavese, Turin, Italy

The castle of the counts of Biandrate in San Giorgio Canavese dating back to the 12th century, was erected with defensive purposes; over the centuries and especially in the Baroque period changes were made that have given to the property the current stylish appearance. The Manor thanks to the recently implemented conservative renovation, has been restored to its original elegance and to a good state of repair. It is currently mostly used for events thanks to the wide-open spaces of the main body, to the large frescoed halls and to the spacious Italian garden. The Castle has also potential receptive vocation. In fact, in the guesthouse, where you can find a restaurant with a modernl...

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c. 1860 Stick Victorian – Decatur, IL – $139,900

411 W Main St, Decatur, IL 62522

Beautifully restored 1860's Victorian mansion was once home to locally prominent family. Built by the Griswold family in the early 1860's, no expense was spared adorning their new home with cherry and walnut hand-carved woodwork which remains today. Also in place are 5 fully functional walnut pocket doors. Since the early 2000's this home has undergone an almost complete makeover. Some of the major components updated or replaced since 2000 include: roof, electrical, plumbing, bathrooms, HVAC including duct work, 26 custom windows, chimney tuck pointing, porch floor and railing and the list goes on and on. From 2005 to 2008 a restaurant operated in this home. Components of the comme...

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1896 Queen Anne/Shingle – Somersworth, NH – $269,900

47 Maple St, Somersworth, NH 03878

This truly exceptional 1896 Victorian harkens back to a time of elegance and craftsmanship. True to it's time, this home features a front facing tower and two side turrets allowing for a masterful floor plan. Beautiful style and workmanship are on display throughout, from the grand entrance and formal staircase, to the large formal parlor with fireplace, additional living, and formal dining room... ...

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1930 French Eclectic – Athol, MA – $429,900

1192 Main St, Athol, MA 01331

Own Your Own Piece of History! One of Athol's most iconic homes is being offered for the 1st time on the public market... ...

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16th Century – Pontremoli, Tuscany, Italy – $753,967

Italy - Pontremoli, Lunigiana, Tuscany

Immobiliare Immobilnova is pleased to offer one of the most important buildings in the historic center of Pontremoli, the wonderful Palazzo Damiani. Dating back to the 16th century, it is set on four levels for a total area of about 1000 square meters. On the ground floor we find the old Warehouses and the Inner Courtyard with Garden and Water Well. Through a magnificent internal Marble Staircase leads to the Nobility Plan consisting of 14 rooms and embellished by the wonderful Frescoes designed by Niccolò Contestabilieand original materials of the time. The upper floor consists of another 11 rooms from which you can access the Attic Floor with Wooden Roof with exposed beams.

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Arcevia, Italy

Italy - Arcevia, Ancona, Le Marche

Palazzo Anselmi can be found within the structure of the little, well-preserved castle of Arcevia, just a few steps away from the piazza of the Palazzo Comunale. Set on the main street and beautified by the unspoiled magnificence of the bas-reliefs of Asti in front of the old collegiate Church of San Medardo, with its works by Signorelli and Della Robbia- fifteenth century artists, it has a neo-classical facade in brick which encloses the three ancient palatial residences. ...

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