1. Lincolnville, Maine
This 48-acre farmstead, an hour’s drive from Bangor, includes hiking trails and a dock on Lake Megunticook. The four-bedroom main house dates to 1825; other buildings include a guesthouse and a barn with an attached greenhouse. $2,450,000. Michaela Colquhoun, Camden Real Estate, (207) 236-6171
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This 20-acre mountaintop property overlooks Swan Lake and includes a five-bedroom home and a wood-and-glass greenhouse. The 8,000-square-foot lodge-style home has a two-story living room with stone and log accents. $3,950,000. Tom Brown, Trails West Real Estate/Christie’s Great Estates, (406) 837-7050
3. Middletown, R.I.
Located on 9.5 acres along the Sakonnet River, this home has an attached greenhouse. The four-bedroom house is wheelchair-accessible, with a ground-floor master suite and ramps to the second floor. $2,450,000. Christina West, Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, (401) 849-3000
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4. Dallas
This quarter-acre northeast Dallas plot includes a koi pond and a greenhouse. Built in 1955, the three-bedroom brick house features parquet floors and a kitchen with breakfast nook. $298,000. Kate Mote, Briggs Freeman Real Estate/Christie’s Great Estates, (972) 380-3420
5. Killingworth, Conn.
This five-bedroom home, located on a forested 83-acre estate, includes a fitness center, three fireplaces, heated garages, and a heated greenhouse. $2,847,000. Diane Dupont, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, (203) 738-0230
6. Dartmouth, Mass.
Located on a private road near Apponagansett Bay, this four-bedroom home sits on two acres of landscaped gardens. The house has a library, a two-fireplace living room, and a greenhouse that also functions as a dining area. $1,960,000. Maggie C. Tomkiewicz, Milbury and Co., (508) 997-7400
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