1. Wilsonville, Ore. This English-manor-style home is located on a 62-acre property that includes a horse pasture and stable, a tennis court, and a pool. The house has five bedrooms and features coffered ceilings, a paneled billiard room, a theater, and a brick-lined wine cellar. $6,500,000. Justin Harnish, Harnish Properties at Realty Trust Group Inc., (503) 699-8483
2. New York, N.Y. Located in a doorman building on the Upper East Side, this two-bedroom condo offers residents access to an on-site fitness complex with a multi-use court for basketball, squash, or racquetball. The apartment features walnut floors and views of the East River. $2,810,000. Norma-Jean Callahan and Harlan Goldberg, Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, (212) 772-2722
3. Charlotte, Vt. This 1969 farmhouse and its monitor-style barn were extensively renovated recently. The home’s 99-acre property also includes a tennis court and a large pond. $1,100,000. Wade Weathers, LandVest, (802) 651-5392
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4. Houston This four-bedroom house features garage space for 12 automobiles and sits on a private, three-acre property that includes a saltwater swimming pool, koi ponds, a gated basketball court, a lighted football field, and a human-scale outdoor chessboard. $2,350,000. Roxane Witte, Martha Turner Properties/Christie’s International Real Estate, (281) 630-1336
5. Darien, Conn. A tennis court surrounded by trees sits amid the rolling lawns of this 7,200-square-foot, five-bedroom, Georgian-style home. The house’s interior features a wine cellar, a lounge area with a red-mahogany bar, and a large kitchen with Carrara marble countertops. $4,195,000. Eileen Hanford, Halstead Property, (203) 656-6570
6. Santa Barbara, Calif. This four-bedroom, Mediterranean-style home features cathedral ceilings, large picture windows, and mountain views. The rear deck steps down to a landscaped tennis court and a pasture area that is zoned for horses. $1,699,500. Regina Magid, Village Properties Realtors/Top Agent Network, (805) 967-4228
7. Loganville, Ga. Set on almost nine acres, this four-bedroom house has a tennis court, a two-stall barn, a fenced pasture, and a one-bedroom guesthouse. The main residence has hardwood floors, a hot tub, and a great room with a fireplace. $349,000. Kathy and Larry Smith, RE/MAX Center, (770) 932-1234
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