7 homes for holiday entertaining
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Mendham Township, New Jersey. This seven-bedroom house lies on 5.9 acres with manicured lawns and formal gardens. Built in 1914, the home has a large ballroom, a marble-floor gallery, a wine cellar, and a 495-square-foot Versailles-style dining room with ornate floors.
The mansion includes a cobblestone courtyard and a pool area, and is surrounded by a 340-acre nature preserve. $3,495,000. Ashley Christus, Turpin Realtors/ Christie's International Realty, (908) 234-9100, ext. 214.
Pasadena, California. Built in 1987, this four-bedroom home has been remodeled over the past 10 years. The interior includes an open floor plan downstairs, interior balconies, a new kitchen, and two master bedrooms.
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The 0.37-acre property holds three distinct entertainment areas: a shaded patio, a barbecue area, and a pool and spa. $2,883,000. Susan Ratliff and Tracy Samson, Partners Trust, (818) 489-4121.
Watertown, New York. The Emma Flower Taylor Mansion was built as a wedding gift in 1897 by a prominent financier for his daughter. The Queen Anne–style home is split into multiple apartments.
A first-floor apartment has a grand ballroom, ornate ceilings and moldings, and a marble fireplace. Additional features include a covered veranda, stained-glass windows, and a corner turret. $1,250,000. Mike Franklin, Franklin Ruttan, (315) 876-2262.
Willow Creek, Montana. This six-bedroom Victorian-style house features mountain views. The home has a dining room with a butler's pantry, a library with a coffered ceiling, and a kitchen with a sitting area and a fireplace.
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A red barn serves as a party space with a dance floor, a catering 33 kitchen, and a back patio. The property includes a stocked trout pond and sits on 40 acres, with possible purchase of more ad- joining land. $2,945,000. Mike Schlauch and Sally Uhlmann, PureWest/Christie's International Real Estate, (406) 580-8380.
Salt Lake City, Utah. This six-bedroom home is set on a hillside with views of the city. The custom-built house has vaulted ceilings, an indoor/outdoor entertaining area, and a fireplace and two-story limestone wall in the great room.
Additional amenities include a pool and balconies along the second story. $2,350,000. Cody Derrick, City Home Collective, (801) 718-5555.
Charleston, South Carolina. The Colonel James English House was built in 1760. The four-bedroom home includes the original woodwork, a formal dining room, a kitchen with marble counters, an elevator, and a gathering room across from the kitchen.
The property has a large outdoor entertaining area and a pool. $4,985,000. Helen Geer, William Means Real Estate, (843) 577-6651.
Cincinnati, Ohio. An automobile mogul built this 10-bedroom beaux arts mansion in the late 1890s. In need of restoration, the stone home has a grand entrance hall, a formal dining room, and a ballroom.
Other details include crown molding, hardwood floors, multipanel walls, and beamed ceilings. $499,900. Adam Sanregret, Keller Williams/Advisors Realty, (513) 766-9200.
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