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c. 1900 Colonial Revival – Rochester, NY – $389,900

202 Westminster Rd, Rochester, NY 14607

Gem quality, Landmark Tour home! Classic elegance with incredible old world charm & character. Fabulous period architectural details include beautiful natural oak woodwork throughout, columns, fireplaces, stained glass, sculpted plaster ceiling moldings, bookcases, window seats, butler’s pantry! Year round sunroom with French doors off dining rm; Large eat-in kitchen w/center island; Updated bathrooms! Spacious multi-room 3rd floor master suite with fireplace, split bathroom & w/Mitsubishi A/C wall unit. Professionally landscaped yard w/deck, patios & gardens; Paver Brick driveway. Wonderful heart of Park Avenue neighborhood with easy walk to shops & restaurants! Call/text/email now for showing!

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1886 – West Grove, PA – $440,000

202 State Rd, West Grove, PA 19390

This unique, one-of-a-king property has been lovingly lived in by its current owner since 1972. With two date stones, 1796 and 1886, later date represents the current home. The home is filled with wonderful details; pocket doors, hardwood floors, beautiful fireplaces, high ceilings, impressive open staircase, six bedrooms, butlers pantry, original radiators, some windows have interior storm panels. Walk-up attic has original water collection barrel. In London Grove Township, this property consists of 3.8 acres including a possible building lot next to the house and possible subdivision for a third building lt. Home was built by Alfred Conard of Conard Pyle Nursery; and in 1913, Robert Pyle bought the nursery from the Conard estate. In 1952, Conard-Pyle bought the house and 3.8 acres, sold it to the Gotts in 1969, who then sold in 1972. Involvement in the underground railroad before and after the Civil War add to the colorful history for this wonderful property. Tour this home to discover all of its treasures.

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1928 Colonial Revival – Manchester, NH – $399,900

2222 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03104

Much Loved North Manchester Stately Colonial, Prestigious North Elm Street Address, Grand Foyer/Staircase, Gleaming Hardwood Flooring, Front to Back Brightly Lit Living Room Graced with Fireplace, Cozy Reading Room Encased by Natural Window Lighting, Formal Dining Room w/Exterior Door to Screened Porch to Enjoy Summer Days, First Floor Half Bath/Laundry Room, Bright Kitchen w/Cozy Eating Nook to Library/Dining Area, Sliders to Deck Overlooking Almost Half Acre of Patio on Deep Lot, Grand Staircase to Second Floor Foyer, Master Bedroom w/Walk-In Closet & Full Master Bath w/Separate Shower & Tub, Two Additional Large Bedrooms w/More Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Large Windows Allow Sunlight to Brighten & Warm Bedrooms, Full Bath off Hallway Completes Second Floor, Pull Down Attic Access, Two-Car Detached Garage w/Attached Shed Area is Recessed for Ample Parking in Driveway, Full Dry Basement for Plenty of Storage!

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1907 – Buckeystown, MD – $479,900

3522 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD 21717

CIRCA 1907 THOMAS HOUSE: Classic, w/historic charm. Quality renovations & period touches. Remarkable hardwood mouldings, trim, doors & interior shutters, 12′ ceilings, hand carved mantels, hardwood floors, parlor & grand staircase, renewed vintage lighting mixed w/stylish design, walkup attic. Remodeled kitchen, new roof, new screens on porch, spacious back yard w/fire pit & outbuildings.

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c. 1880 Italianate – Catskill, NY – $385,000

48 Day St, Catskill, NY 12414

High ceilings and gorgeous details are in every room throughout this expansive house — complete and ready to move into today. The perfect layout and flow for entertaining gatherings large or small with a large kitchen leading right into the huge backyard. A grand staircase leads up to four bedrooms and an office with multiple closets and a large luggage room in the attic. A brand new high-efficiency hot water unit keeps the winter bills low and the comfort level high.

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c. 1790 Log – Eighty Four, PA – $67,500

162 Pigeon Creek Rd, Eighty Four, PA 15330

This is your chance to own a piece of history! This home was built in 1790 and could be BEAUTIFUL with some TLC and creativity. Situated in a quiet country setting, this home has a gorgeous stone fireplace, original log exposed in interior and exterior and original hardwood floors that could be exposed and refinished. 2 bedrooms but there is an additional space that could be made a 3rd bedroom/den area. Great project for someone that appreciates history and can see the potential in this house!

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c. 1890 – Leavenworth, KS – $389,000

502 S 21st St, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this wonderful & truly historic home/5 acre estate! On the edge of town & just minutes from Ft. Leavenworth & every convenience.Wrap around porch-inviting entry hall is flanked by 3 living areas,formal dining room,high ceilings provide easy flow for entertaining.Rustic hardwoods,impressive doorways,crown moldings,library paneling & built-ins around every corner.5 bedrooms,large eat-in kitchen,updated mechanicals,large dry bsmt,detached garage/barn w/concrete flr & electricity.

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1922 Colonial Revival – Albany, GA – $229,900

504 5th Ave, Albany, GA 31701

How does one even begin to describe this gorgeous historic home with all of its original charm! This stately home has very spacious rooms with large windows, soaring ceilings, extensive trim work, and is convenient to everything Albany has to offer! Living room is generously sized and has deep crown molding along with a wood burning fireplace. Den/sitting room with bay window, another family room/flex space with built-in bookshelves & fireplace is also downstairs! Dining room is big enough to accommodate a large table. Kitchen has plenty of cabinet space and an attached butlers pantry making it the perfect area to prepare for family gatherings! Quaint breakfast room with built-in corner cabinets. Sun room has brick floors and double doors on both sides leading out to patios in front & back of the house. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with a closet that could almost be counted as another room! Master bath has his & her vanities. Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 are a great size. Another room with fireplace upstairs which could be used as a 5th bedroom. Outside you will find a double garage w/ laundry room and an upstairs area with a playroom and another small room. Backyard has a nice patio area, a fruit tree, and plenty of space for gardening! Front yard faces Tift Park. This home is definitely one of a kind and a MUST SEE! Roof was replaced in late 2017.

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1930 Tudor Revival – Safford, AZ – $189,000

1124 S 5th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546

From the original glass doorknobs to the polished hardwood floors, this home speaks of Safford’s roots of durability and beauty. There is so much character that is still in this 1930’s home that you will fall in love with and want to make it your very own. A full wood burning fireplace in the living room and larger than normal bedrooms and hallway, all await your delight. The upstairs loft has more charm with sconce lit shelving, gabled windows under eave storage and a mini-split unit to heat and cool the whole loft and can also be used as a 3rd bedroom. There is new metal roofing on all of the buildings, including storage buildings and a 2-car detached garage. You will enjoy entertaining in the large back yard that is fully enclosed with a wall and shaded with mature pecan trees. There is new carpet in the bedrooms and hallway and new paint inside and out. Come make this home which is part of the original 5th Ave street part of your history.

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1865 – Charlestown, NH – $155,000

38 Elm St, Charlestown, NH 03603

Classic antique cape with loads of character, detail and charm! This bright and sunny home has a spectacular level well landscaped 1 acre lot, which boasts of fruit trees, berry bushes, grape vines, gardens and more. Walking distance to quaint historic village of Charlestown NH, this is the former home of Hall of Famer Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk.

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1929 Colonial Revival – Baton Rouge, LA – $529,900

938 Drehr Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

This home is truly extraordinary construction.Flemish bond brick was used by an New Orleans architect in 1929. The Area known as “Drehr Place” is now on the National Register and the subdivision was named as ” Great American Neighborhood ” in 2016. The gorgeous bathrooms have all original mosaic tile that is in excellent condition. Italian Tile is a main feature in the front sunroom with floor-to-ceiling working French doors on the east and south sides. Arches galore that add such a special architectural charm. Home also features builtins in cedar closets, fold down vintage telephone seat, full stairway leading to accessible attic and full 144 ft basement that can be used as storage or workshop area. Inlay quarter,cut wood floors patterns in all entertaining areas that have just been refinished. It also has leaded glass french doors throughout the home. Kitchen is original and is the cutest thing ever with its Antique Chambers Stove. Full stairway leading up to a huge high ceiling floored attic. Home and garage were totally rewired 12 years ago. New Central heating and air installed 3 years ago. Home sits on two full lots and does have a 504 sq ft. brick garage and storage area. Inviting side yard that is beautifully landscaped and a wonderful spot to enjoy life in the Garden District. This home is truly one of my favorite homes I have ever handled.

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1904 Shingle – Plainfield, NJ – $465,000

717 W 8th St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Beautifully maintained 1904 wood shingle home with wrap around porch on .6 acre, A grand foyer,living rm & reception rm are all open with high ceilings, craftsman woodwork & leaded glass . First Fl: Vestibule, Foyer LR with FP,* built-ins bay window, DR 16’x16′ opens to 28″ screened porch, butlers pantry, E-I Kit, laundry, PR,den with Gas FP, Foyer leads to sweeping staircase with a landing and Palladium window. Second FL: 4 BR & 2 full baths including master suite with new bath, w-i closets,FP* very generous closets throughout.Third floor: 2 bedrooms 1 full bath 2 walk in storage rooms. Basement: Full finished, rec room, partial kitchen. Located on .6 landscaped gardens, with slate patio and arbors.2 car detached garage. * FPs not in use “As is”. 2 cac’s and 2 furnaces.

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