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c. 1884

Historic Gem Perched Above Lake George

Hague, New York | $1,875,000

Only the third time in nearly 140 years that one of Hague’s most historic homes is being offered for sale. Built in 1884 and perched approximately 100 feet above Lake George on 1.3 acres, this extraordinary 4-BD residence is a remarkably preserved connection to another era. Facing east across the lake, the home commands some of the most spectacular views on Lake George, where magnificent sunrises unfold across the water and surrounding Adirondack mountains. Step inside and the passage of time is almost tangible. So much of the home’s original character remains–from soaring ceilings and wide-plank floors to period furniture, fixtures, books and treasured details collected and preserved through generations. It is the kind of authenticity that simply cannot be recreated. 

c. 1854

Hand-Hewn Log Double-Pen Dogtrot

Kuttawa, Kentucky | $243,900

This remarkable hand-hewn log home represents a rare and intact example of Kentucky’s double pen dogtrot vernacular – a form that defined rural domestic life across the mid-South in the antebellum period. Originally constructed with two primary pens flanking an open dogtrot passage, the home has been thoughtfully expanded over time while preserving the integrity of its historic core. The dogtrot, now enclosed, serves as the central passage of the home and remains one of its most evocative spaces. The structure has been expanded to three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the addition of a back room that honors the scale and character of the original build. Modern systems, including central HVAC, electricity, and plumbing, have been sensitively integrated. A 36×40 barn sits on the property, which totals one acre across three wooded lots.

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c. 1850

Colonial Classic on 9.6 Acres

Newtown, Connecticut | $674,900

Step back in time while keeping both feet firmly in the present at this breathtaking 1850 Antique Colonial, a home where history is preserved in every grain of the original wide oak plank flooring that stretches throughout the residence. Set upon a sprawling 9.6-acre sanctuary, this estate welcomes you with the timeless charm of iconic New England stone walls and the promise of a peaceful, private life. As you move through the home, the warmth of the central fireplace invites you to linger while the versatile layout offers modern solutions for today’s lifestyle. The story of this property continues beyond the main house, where a detached 300-square-foot studio beckons as the ultimate artist’s retreat, fitness space, yoga studio or quiet sanctuary. The landscape is a masterpiece of nature and design, featuring a pond that serves as a focal point for morning reflections and a sprawling stone patio designed for outdoor entertaining.

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