From a Queen Anne under $100,000 to a waterfront camp at $2.7 million, here are the Top 5 Historic Homes For Sale ~ November 2019 Edition.
32 Lorraine St, Barrington, RI 02806 $1,950,000 ~ Sold for $1,300,000 on 10/30/2020
Beachfront grand view at its Best! The Leroy Fales House aka Beach Mansion built in 1895 is a multi-gabled Tudor Revival, over 9, 000 square of living space, 14 bedrooms, 5 baths. Unique period details, original brass fixtures, ornate woodwork, hand-painted stained-glass windows, leather wallpaper. Radiates grace with gilded walls and curved windows that look out to the bay. Butler’s pantry, music room, billiard room, large patio area that surround the pristine heated pool. Walk right down to Barrington Beach or set off from the town yacht club to experience Narragansett Bay’s incredible beauty.
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1 Lavellette Rd, Crisfield, MD 21817 $750,000 ~ Off Market
**MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION ** Own a piece of history with this unique Victorian, dubbed “The Lavallette House”, that was once owned by the “Terrapin King”, Albert LaVallette, Jr. who raised terrapin turtles on this farm to ship to eastern markets. This waterfront home is sited on a 82.67 acre peninsula in Crisfield, Maryland, on the Delmarva Peninsula. The terrain is a mixture of high ground, tidal wetland and a rip-rapped shoreline on three sides. A private and somewhat secluded lane leads to the home from the end of Hammock Pointe. The Lavallette House is also a landmark for mariners sailing on the Bay as its tall chimneys can be seen for miles across the water and was once used as a navigational marker by local fishermen. This house was also the subject house in the 1989 tv movie, “Jacob Have I Loved”.
Beautifully updated for today’s lifestyle, this house is currently used as a vacation rental listed with VRBO. The first floor features a large updated kitchen with seating for 8-10; an oversized family room, a formal dining room, a sitting room and a “Captains Room” with panoramic views of the Chesapeake Bay. The first floor features a bedroom with double bunks and a laundry area. Upstairs, the master bedroom features a widow’s walk for two. There is an updated full bath across the hall and a second bedroom with two double beds. Extremely spacious and secluded! There is also a screened side porch, a screened front porch, and an outside shower.
Explore the natural wonders that surround this local treasure or splash around on your own private beach! There is a single boat dock for your boat or for fishing. Own your own “Ultimate Family Getaway” or keep this property as an income producing rental. What are you waiting for, schedule your private showing today or view the online virtual tour!
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7102 E Warm Springs Ave, Coleman, FL 33521 $499,900 ~ Off Market
PRIME PROPERTY FOR COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT/DEVELOPMENT! With the expansive growth of The Villages, Coleman has quickly become the new hotspot for commercial redevelopment. Situated directly on US Hwy 301 this property has over 250’+ of road frontage and ingress & egress from both east and westbound traffic. With 6.75+/- acres and a beautiful “Old Florida” two-story home, this property has endless potential. Formerly a nursery, this property has mass irrigation, acres of shade cloth and two wells making it great for a bed & breakfast and/or restaurant supplying its own locally grown produce. Other great uses include a furniture decor store, a self-storage facility, or an outdoor storage facility. This home has much to offer with breathtaking porches & balconies, original hardwood floors, three large bedrooms that each have their own separate bathrooms, three car garage, & an additional detached apartment great for in-laws, guests, a dessert room, man cave or she shed. The first floor features an open kitchen with large center island that has been gorgeously renovated, formal Dining Room, a half bath, LR with a two-sided closed fireplace, a grand foyer, & the 15×20 master bedroom w/ walk-in closet & full bath. The 2nd floor features the second and third bedrooms (that can be easily converted to 4 bedrooms) with attached bathrooms. With the continued growth of The Villages, this property would make a great investment and by renting and utilizing the land it could cover the carry costs. Call or email today!
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686 Bartlett Carry Rd, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
$2,795,000 ~ Sold for $2,450,000 on 07/03/2020
A gracious treasure on the shore of Upper Saranac Lake. Originally built in 1898 by Robert Dun Douglass and later purchased by Alix Stanley of “Stanley Tools, ” Camp Dancing Waters has been preserved in impeccable condition for over 115 years. Its signature boathouse has 2 unprecedented drive-through slips together with a distinguishing eyebrow roof dormer. The property is comprised of 24.5 acres of land and 1, 200 FT of shoreline on Douglass Point with level access to the water and exceptional lake and mountain views. The main camp offers roughly 6, 000 SF of living space including 7 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, wrap-around porches, glass bowed sunroom, formal dining room an attached 2 car garage
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310 Quimby St, Ida Grove, IA 51445 $99,500 ~ Off Market
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983. According to Wikipedia, “The Alvin Bushnell Bell House, also known as the Kee House, is a historic building located in Ida Grove, Iowa, United States. Alvin Bell was a native of Indiana and moved to Ida County in 1880. He was initially engaged in farming before he moved to Ida Grove where he was involved in a successful career in the livestock industry. By 1894, he had started to purchase land that would become the 1,200-acre (490 ha) Bell Ranch. The design of the house reflects one of the “mail order” houses of George Franklin Barber. It was constructed by local builders Thomas and William Bassett, and completed in 1895. The house is a 21/2-story frame house in the Queen Anne style. It is capped with a high, cross roof. The exterior features rich exterior ornamentation. Also on the property is one non-contributing structure.”
Alvin Bushnell Bell (1848-1921) lived here with his wife Sabrina. He died of diabetes.
This is a Beautiful Victorian home with original wood work. 10 Ft ceilings, 2 bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, large dining and living rooms, open staircase, main floor laundry, 3 car detached garage.This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places.
