1. Weston, Mass.
Built in 1715, this four-bedroom home sits on three acres that connect to forested hiking and riding trails. It has six fireplaces, pine floors, and a beehive oven. $2,249,000. Kathy O’Rourke, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Weston, (617) 291-8628
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3. Key Largo, Fla.
Set on a four-acre oceanfront property planted with fruit trees, this three-bedroom cottage was used as a Red Cross station during the 1905–12 construction of the Overseas Railroad. Its 197 feet of frontage comes with a dock-building permit. $2,499,000. Joy C. Martin, American Caribbean Real Estate/Christie’s Great Estates, (305) 664-4966
4. Camden, Maine
A gravel driveway leads to this circa-1920 pink stucco house. It has six bedrooms, an in-law apartment, and pink accents throughout its interior. The two-acre property has landscaped gardens and a pink tennis court. $695,000. Chris Cokinis, Camden Real Estate Co., (207) 236-6171
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5. Lisbon, Ohio
This five-bedroom house, set on one acre, dates to 1817. Its 4,500-square-foot interior features eight fireplaces, including two in the great room. The third floor has a 1,500-square-foot ballroom. $199,500. Dee Brintzenhofe, Northwood Realty Services, (330) 726-8161
6. Ventura, Calif.
Designed by an architect to be his own home, this four-bedroom beach house has views of the Pacific Ocean, the Channel Islands, and the Santa Ynez Mountains. A detached building includes a one-bedroom guest studio and bath. $3,295,000. Alex King, Sotheby’s International Realty Inc., (805) 969-5005
7. Savannah
This three-bedroom home on Wylly Island sits along the Herb River. The property features two docks, a boat hoist, and a heated pool overlooking the river. $1,195,000. Melinda Martin Bailey, Cora Bett Thomas Realty & Associates, (912) 233-6000
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