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c. 1884

Shingle Style Country House Overlooking Lake

Cooperstown, New York | $998,000

6 Westridge Rd is an 8-bedroom, 8-bathroom, 6,600+ sq. ft. Shingle Style estate built in 1884, set on nearly 3 acres overlooking Otsego Lake in Cooperstown, NY. Built in 1884 for Dr. Robert McKim and designed by the New York City architecture firm Babb, Cook & Willard, this is one of the finest surviving examples of American Shingle Style architecture in the region. Architectural historian Richard G. Wilson called it one of the best examples of the Shingle Style country house he had seen — a house, in his words, that should be treasured. Inside, more than 70 windows pull lake light into rooms finished in butternut, oak, and maple. Five fireplaces anchor the main living spaces. The split staircase, the carved entrance door, the turret library — these aren’t renovated approximations of period detail, they’re the originals, maintained and in some cases restored by designers who clearly understood what they were working with. The kitchen is the one place the house allows itself to be modern: 400 square feet, gas cooktop, multiple workspaces, and direct access to the porches — built for the kind of gathering this house has hosted for over a century.

c. 1900

Stately Brick Italianate

Indianapolis, Indiana | $1,350,000

This stately Lockerbie Italianate combines the best of character-filled architecture and a full renovation, offering modern finishes and livability that contrast perfectly with its historic shell. Enjoy some of the best accessibility to everything that makes our urban center special; Vida restaurant is steps away. Voluminous rooms are filled with commanding views of the skyline. This home retains its historic allure while offering one of the best kitchen/dining/casual living areas we have seen lately. The inevitable guests will enjoy a well-designed second and third-floor retreat – all of the bedrooms are en-suite. The primary suite is pristine, equipped with a luxe walk-in shower, soaking tub and large walk-in closet. The professionally landscaped outdoor ”rooms” and large decorative porch offer the absolute best entertaining spaces, including a gas fire pit and outdoor TVs, while requiring very little maintenance. The basement is huge and highly functional, ideal for a home gym, wine cellar or storage. A highly coveted insulated two-and-a-half-car garage completes the convenience.

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c. 1971

Unique Mid-Century Home

Houghton, New York | $339,900

Welcome to 9810 Fancher Heights, a striking mid-century modern home designed for everyday living and entertaining. This distinctive 5-bedroom, 2-full-bath, 2-half-bath home offers 2,964 square feet on a full acre with a wooded backdrop. The exterior showcases a locally sourced creek stone façade, black metal roof, and expansive front deck. The front yard has been cultivated as a wildlife habitat meadow with paths, benches, and birdhouses—ideal for the outdoor enthusiast, bird watcher, or naturalist. Inside, the vaulted great room is anchored by a dramatic double-sided, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, creating a striking focal point visible from both the living room and adjoining kitchen and dining areas. A spiral staircase leads to a book-lined loft, while walls of windows fill the living room with natural light.

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