East Haddam, Connecticut
$775,000
Colonial with Beautiful
River Views
Beautiful river views and a careful, complete
restoration give this Colonial a new life while
preserving the grace of its period. From its
classic exterior and companion barn to the
intact period foyer, this home radiates warmth
and timeless charm. Flooded with natural light
and sited on a generous 0.89-acre village lot,
this residence features antique wide-board
flooring, vintage trim, chair rails, and built-ins. c. 1899
Mendocino, California
$3,095,000
Historic Bettencourt House &
Watertower Barn
Purchased as “fixer” in the Mendocino
Village in 2001, what followed was a
multi-year labor of love to restore and
preserve the historic Bettencourt House
and Water Tower Barn. Arguably one of finest
locations on the coveted western edge of the
village of Mendocino, this compound offers
stunning, unobstructed, 180-degree views of the bay and the Pacific Ocean. c. 1888
Woodstock, Vermont
$1,749,000
The Richmond House: Unit
B in Town Landmark!
An enduring Woodstock landmark, the iconic
Richmond House is a distinguished brick
Federal with elegant architectural details. Set
on over an acre behind a classic white picket
fence, this historic property comprises three
luxurious residences in the heart of the Village.
Unit B spans the top two floors and offers
over 3,200 square feet of beautifully
appointed living space.
c. 1826
Savannah, Georgia
$942,000
Preservation Award-Winning Frederick Ball Cottage
This southern half of the Frederick Ball
double house is part of an elite group of
residences academically and meticulously
restored during the 1990s. The house has
substantial original fittings including rare 12
over 12 window sashes, two mantels, the
staircase, a lovely archway with a lantern
hook in the front hall, and most of the
woodwork, with wainscoting and pine flooring throughout. c. 1805
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