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c. 1872

The Hudson-Evans House

Detroit, Michigan | $1,999,000

J.L. Hudson, founder of the Hudson’s department store, lived here from 1894 to 1904. Held by the same owner for about 20 years, the Hudson-Evans House is an 1872 French Second Empire landmark in Brush Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with red brick on rough-cut stone, two-story bays, and a mansard roof of patterned slate. Nearly 9,000 square feet across the main house and a separate carriage house, with 11 bedrooms, seven fireplaces, a sunroom, and a full Irish pub. The carriage house also holds a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment, currently occupied and not pictured. Built for Detroit shipowner Philo Wright and given in 1882 as a wedding gift to Grace Whitney Evans of the David Whitney Jr. lumber family. Most recently used as law offices, and zoned Planned Development for residential or commercial use, subject to city approval. On a 0.38 acre lot, blocks from Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, and the new Hudson’s Detroit on Woodward.

c. 1830

Timeless Greek Revival

Chardon, Ohio | $499,000

Originally built by early settler John King and moved to its present site in 1953, this stately home now rests on 2.25 picturesque acres, set well back from the road amid mature trees and open lawn. A Century Home plaque hints at the story within, where original hardwood floors, beautiful millwork, built-in cabinetry and period details have been lovingly preserved. What makes this property especially memorable is the setting—the property is currently home to chickens and producing apple trees. Broad lawns, mature landscaping and the covered porch create the kind of peaceful setting that feels increasingly difficult to find, yet the heart of Chardon is just minutes away.

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c. 1812

Three Kings Farm

Chester Springs, Pennsylvania | $1,950,000

The breathtaking home is nestled on a serene setting of 18.26 rolling acres, with a 36-tree fruit orchard, over 300 Christmas trees along with a potential future vineyard business opportunity, and 6 fenced pastures. Built by three veterans of the War of 1812 and featured in the Chester County tour of historical homes, this Chester Springs beauty has it all, with its fabulous oversized stone bank barn with ample hay and equipment loft storage, 9 box stalls that conveniently lead to the animal paddock with large secure chicken coop, and a separate heated tack room. A convenient well house offers shelter to the 18th-century stone-lined well and keeps animal feed close at hand. A working stone spring house sits at the edge of the pasture and feeds the Pickering Creek. The summer kitchen west of the main farmhouse offers outside entertaining opportunities near the slate covered patio and the south-facing herb garden.

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