San Jose, California
$4,000,000
The Charles D. Stevens Estate
Designed by renowned architect Louis
Christian Mullgardt, this is one of the most
distinctive and romantic residences in San
Jose’s historic Rose Garden neighborhood.
Technically considered a bungalow, the
description feels almost inadequate once
inside. Twelve-foot ceilings, expansive rooms,
and a living and dining room
of ballroom
proportions give the residence a
scale and
presence more evocative of an estate. c. 1926
Rollinsford, New Hampshire
$999,999
Elegant Brick Second Empire
Residence
Originally built as the Mill Agent’s Home, this
impressive property reflects the stature and
craftsmanship of an era when architecture was
built to last. From its distinctive mansard roof
and dormer windows to its commanding brick
façade. The main house offers oaring ceilings,
period woodwork, fireplaces, and hand-painted
murals. c. 1864
Pensacola, Florida
$1,996,000
The Dr. Walter C. Payne House
This magnificent three-story Tudor Revival,
embodying 19th-Century English Arts and
Crafts style, stands proudly on the highest
elevation in Pensacola. This masterpiece
features dramatic three-story gables, massive
chimneys adorned with authentic clay chimney
pots, and hand-hewn pegged timbers. The
exterior showcases distinctive patterned
brickwork nestled between exposed beams.
c. 1927
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
$2,800,000
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Summer Cottage on 15 Acres!
Set on private acreage in the heart of the
Berkshires, a rare American legacy estate
commissioned as the summer
residence of
renowned physician, poet, & author Oliver
Wendell Holmes Sr. Two centuries later, this
extraordinary property remains a testament to
architectural elegance, literary heritage, &
timeless craftsmanship.
c. 1847
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
$3,295,000
Distinguished Stone Residence
Set at the end of a winding drive on a private,
tree-shaded lot, this distinguished stone
residence is a masterful blend of period
craftsmanship and modern refinement.
Wide-plank reclaimed oak floors, arched
doorways, wainscoting, and intricate millwork
set a tone of understated elegance. c. 1820
Asheville, North Carolina
$869,000
The Van Buskirk House:
Saddle River's Oldest Home!
Nestled near Biltmore Estate and Historic
Biltmore Village on .43 acres, this home
boasts high ceilings, original hardwood floors,
exposed brick, original wood trim, built-ins,
and four original sealed coal-burning
fireplaces. One of the property’s most unique
features is the detached two-car garage with
finished second living quarters. c. 1915
Columbia, Tennessee
$1,195,000
Briarwood: Historic Beauty
on 5 Acres!
Tucked away at the end of a long, tree-
canopied driveway, Briarwood offers complete
seclusion on 5 acres for a countryside feel
just 7 minutes from downtown Columbia. The
residence boasts soaring ceilings, Farrow &
Ball paint, a wood-burning fireplace and an
expansive (and extremely charming) porch. c. 1841
Old Lyme, Connecticut
$1,550,000
Elegant Colonial on
Secluded Acreage
An elegant and lovingly maintained antique
colonial situated on 1.2 secluded acres near
the Old Lyme Country Club, with thoughtful,
classic architectural details throughout: wide-
plank hardwood floors, custom built-in
cabinetry, crown molding, and more. The patio
is the perfect spot for entertaining friends
around the in-ground gunite pool and spa. c. 1730
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One of Wheeling’s grand Victorian ladies is for sale! A once in a lifetime opportunity. This landmark East Wheeling National Historic District townhome dating from 1915 has only had three family owners, including builder businessman John Beltz, the Zavolta family of East Wheeling and current owner, the Cerrone family, founders of West Virginia’s oldest existing […]
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