Best properties on the market
This week: Homes with bell towers
1. Hatch, N.M. This 6,000-square-foot adobe home was formerly St. Francis de Sales Church, built in 1860. The four-bedroom house features vigas, terra-cotta tile floors, and a private courtyard. The bell tower, accessible by a spiral staircase, has two small rooms. $595,000. Elias Elizaldez, Exit Realty Horizons, (575) 532-5678
2. Santa Ynez, Calif. This three-bedroom hacienda is located on five acres with pastures, fruit trees, and syrah grapes. Features include four fireplaces, French doors, and an outdoor entertainment patio. The bell tower is situated on top of a custom barn with two bedrooms. $1,695,000. Patty Murphy, Sotheby’s International Realty, (805) 688-4200
3. San Antonio Located on 4.5 acres, this five-bedroom Moorish-style estate features reused materials from South America and Europe. The home has four courtyards, hand-carved ceiling trusses, and an outdoor kitchen. The grounds include a casita, gardens, and a swimming pool. $8,200,000. Judy Dalrymple, Phyllis Browning/Christie’s International Real Estate, (210) 408-2500
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4. Osprey, Fla. This four-bedroom Spanish Colonial Revival–style home sits on a 0.83-acre lot at the end of Casey Key. Details include courtyard areas, Spanish tile floors, cathedral ceilings, and exposed wood beams. The grounds feature a lap pool, a 100-foot private beach, and a new dock. $4,490,000. Albert Ayers, Coldwell Banker International, (941) 650-1127
5. Tucson Set on a 10-acre lot, this 11-bedroom home is bordered by Saguaro National Park. The remodeled house was originally built in 1906 and includes a 43-foot bell tower, a commercial kitchen, and 13 fireplaces. The grounds include a 12-car garage, horse facilities, a guesthouse, and a conference building. $8,000,000. Steve Long and Yoyo Yocum, Long Realty Co., (520) 358-2871
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6. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Built in 1906, this brick and stone schoolhouse has an open floor plan. Features include hardwood floors, original fixtures, and a full basement. The building, zoned for both residential and commercial use, is located nine miles from Sturgeon Bay. $99,900. True North Real Estate, (920) 868-2828
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