1. North Oaks, Minn. Built in 1930 by a railroad-industry family, this six-bedroom redwood house includes the original clay Dutch oven, two sleeping porches, and six fireplaces. The property has 800 feet of shorefront on Pleasant Lake, plus a pool and an ice-skating pond. $2,950,000. Pat McGrath, Coldwell Banker Burnet, (651) 485-4850
2. Portland, Ore. This 1890 house, located in the Dunthorpe neighborhood, features numerous porches and balconies, intricately painted woodwork, and many other Victorian accents. Interior details include leaded-glass windows, extensive paneling, and boxed-beam ceilings. $1,500,000. Kathy Hall, Hasson Company Realtors, (503) 720-3900
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