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This week: Homes of the Roaring Twenties
1. Cape Elizabeth, Maine This eight-bedroom home was built in 1927 and overlooks Maiden Cove from a one-acre property with 160 feet of ocean frontage. The 7,500-square-foot house includes two fireplaces, built-in bookshelves, a fitness center, a steam room, and ocean views from almost every room. $3,595,000. Christopher Lynch, Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty, (207) 770-2200
2. Cincinnati This 1921 four-bedroom stucco house is located in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood and features vintage tile flooring, bird’s-eye-maple cabinetry, two fireplaces, stone patios, and a renovated kitchen. The house also has a swimming pool and is surrounded by colorful landscaping. $769,000. Susan L. Haas, HHB Partners Inc. Realtors, (513) 751-1200
3. Lafayette, Calif. Built in 1925, this Spanish-hacienda-style home has six bedrooms and features arched doorways, decorative ironwork, rough-sawn beams, and a large stone fireplace. The property includes a casita and a four-car garage. $2,000,000. Donna Madden, Alain Pinel Realtors/Top Agent Network, (925) 200-3714
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4. San Antonio This Mediterranean-style five-bedroom 1924 home is surrounded by lush gardens and includes a master suite with a rooftop terrace that overlooks a heated pool. $1,295,000. Anne Gamboa, Phyllis Browning Co./Christie’s International Real Estate, (210) 408-2500
5. Long Beach, Ind. Set on Lake Michigan, this four-bedroom, Spanish-style home was built in the late 1920s for the famous podiatrist Dr. Scholl. Interior features include handcrafted tiles, custom millwork, marble and stone baths, and vintage lighting fixtures. There are waterfront views throughout the house, including from the roof deck and the beachside terrace. $2,195,000. Donna Iwamoto, Prudential Rubloff Properties, (269) 469-8726
6. Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Located at the heart of Westhampton Beach Village, this recently renovated 1924 colonial features exterior balconies, an enclosed porch, and a large outdoor pool. The 8,000-square-foot home has nine bedrooms and eight and a half baths. $5,775,000. Marcia Altman, Brown Harris Stevens/Christie’s International Real Estate, (631) 288-5004
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7. Kansas City, Mo. This Tudor-style 1927 home in the Ward Parkway neighborhood has three bedrooms, a rear deck, and a separate garage. Interior details include hardwood trim, stained glass, and a breakfast room. $249,500. Austin Speer, the Koehler Bortnick Team, (913) 239-2069
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