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Friday, 30 October 2020

Kate Gosselin’s Famous Reality Show Ranch Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

Fertility phenom Kate Gosselin famously shared her family life with the world on “Kate Plus 8.” Now that her kids are growing up, she’s selling the family home she bought with her former husband, Jon, in 2008.

It served as the backdrop for the long-running reality TV show, and folks wanted a peek inside. Those curiosity-driven clicks made the 24-acre spread this week’s most popular home on realtor.com®.

On the market for $1.3 million, the 7,591-square-foot home is designed for a large family. It boasts a large family room, a man cave, and a separate living space over the garage.

You also clicked on a noteworthy celebrity mansion: the marvelous modern house of Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, which sits on the banks of the Potomac.

Other homes attracting attention this week include a Michigan home painted inside and out in gunmetal gray, a custom log cabin headed for auction, and a spectacular winery in Washington.

While we debate the sanity of spending $50 on a personalized greeting from Jon Gosselin, we think you should scroll down for a look at this week’s 10 most popular properties.

10. 1126 Sidney St, Saint Louis, MO

Price: $400,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1870, the Max Freuerbacher mansion is also known as the Lion House thanks to the two limestone lion statues flanking the front entrance.

According to the listing, the home’s original owner was the founder of Green Tree Brewery. The one-of-a-kind mansion is being sold as is. It has three sets of entry doors, pine inner doors with art glass, double drawing rooms, marble fireplaces, and a frescoed 14-foot ceiling. And for oenophiles, this place is a treat: The basement has two vaulted wine cellars.

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9. 129 Smithtown Rd, Pittston, ME

Price: $679,900
Why it’s here: This 20-acre property comes with 1,100 feet of Kennebec River frontage. The four-bedroom farmhouse was built in 1820 and offers 3,136 square feet of living space.

Highlights of the remodeled home include a gorgeous kitchen, spacious mudroom, wood floors, and built-ins. You can soak in the views from the home’s large front porch, take a dip in the heated in-ground pool, or make use of the many outbuildings and barn.

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8. 2 Charlands Ln, Kennebunk, ME

Price: $224,000
Why it’s here: Also in Maine, this affordably priced property comes with a six-bedroom home built in 1780. Although it looks like it could use some TLC, the property offers plenty of potential for a bargain shopper willing to take on a project.

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7. 1931 Alliklik Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA

Price: $325,000
Why it’s here: We love a log cabin, and this one is absolutely adorable.

Rustic meets modern in this cute three-bedroom cabin near the lake. Built in 1953 and updated throughout, the charming home sits in a clearing of aspen trees bordering a U.S. Forest Service parcel. Close to loads of outdoor activities, the property even has a seasonal creek for an added touch of magic.

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6. 168 North St, Mattapoisett, MA

Price: $439,800
Why it’s here: One-of-a-kind and updated throughout, this lovely three-bedroom, German-style farmhouse was built in 1936. The leafy acre lot also features a barn with a second-story bonus room and an outdoor patio with a large fire pit.

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5. 100821 E Brandon Dr, Kennewick, WA

Price: $3,750,000
Why it’s here: For fans of Carménère grapes, this Washington winery looks absolutely delicious.

Known as the Naoi Cailini Oga Estate, the 6-acre property includes a luxe mansion with an indoor pool. There’s also an art studio, workout room with ballet barre, as well as several terraces and balconies. The home is surrounded by lush landscaping and comes with a tasting room for indulging in a few of your favorite vintages.

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4. 4872 Hidden Hills Cir, Howell, MI

Price: $201,000
Why it’s here: This five-bedroom log home is headed to an online auction with a starting bid of $1,000. The current owner has moved to be closer to family and wants to part with this property in a hurry. According to the listing, the custom home has an assessed value of $416,000. Get your bid in now!

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3. 1139 Crest Ln, McLean, VA

Price: $15,000,000
Why it’s here: Sleek and chic, this five-bedroom mansion along the Potomac is being sold by Nationals ace Max Scherzer. The future Hall of Famer gave the home a full makeover, including multitiered decks, an infinity pool, and a rooftop terrace to take in the river views.

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2. 7162 Alaska St, Detroit, MI

Price: $69,900
Why it’s here: The owner of this house made a commitment to the color gray, and you simply have to respect it. It’s not just the exterior. All interior walls, ceilings, and floors have the same silvery hue.

Besides the occasional pop of white furniture, all carpets, drapes, and doors are monochromatic. The three-bedroom house has a large front porch, an updated bathroom with high-tech shower, and a full basement—which looks to be the only space that evaded the gray paintbrush. The home isn’t expensive, but a buyer will need to shell out money for new paint unless he happens to be gaga for gray.

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1. 298 Heffner Rd, Wernersville, PA

Price: $1,299,900
Why it’s here: Supersized and customized to accommodate her large brood, the home of reality TV star Kate Gosselin is up for sale.

She’s ready to part with the 24-acre property, which includes the six-bedroom home where she’s been raising her kids for over a decade. Ideal for a large family, the home boasts a lower-level game room, two washers and dryers, and a separate living area over the detached three-car garage. For downtime, there’s a pool plus a three-stall horse barn with 10-acre fenced paddock.

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Thursday, 29 October 2020

Offers Roll In for Marvelous Midcentury Modern House in New Orleans

It’s apropos that the unofficial city motto of New Orleans is “Let the good times roll.” Because it didn’t take long for offers to roll in for a rare midcentury modern masterpiece in the Big Easy.

Built in 1963, the home on Marquette Place landed on the market for $1,850,000 less than two weeks ago—and received multiple offers within days.

The distinctive dwelling features four courtyards, two with water features and large windows. Glass corridors connect the living areas.

“Like a lot of contemporary homes, it’s just light-filled. It’s indoor-outdoor living,” says listing agent Ricky Lemann.

Architect Nathanial “Buster” Curtis—part of the design firm Curtis and Davis that designed the New Orleans Superdome—built the home as his personal residence.

The home’s current owner is just the second and also happens to be an architect. Lee Ledbetter purchased the house in 2014 from the Curtis family and made a few updates.

Ledbetter “carefully restored the house with respect to the architecture. He’s quite frankly a really big deal locally, nationally, and internationally. He was the perfect person to get the house.” Lemann explains.

The 4,160-square-foot home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. However, the current configuration isn’t how Curtis originally designed the place.

The Curtis family “had seven children, so [Ledbetter] very carefully converted a few bedrooms into fabulous guest suites,” Lemann explains.

By tearing down some interior walls, Ledbetter took four small kids’ bedrooms and turned them into two suites, each with a bathroom and a living area.

He also updated the kitchen, while retaining the original door and cabinet hardware.

Ledbetter “refinished the original wood cabinets. He made modifications in some of those cabinets, too, but I mean you can’t even tell it’s been done. Honestly, it’s that good,” Lemann says. “He made some modifications to accommodate updated equipment. He was so careful with the restoration of that kitchen—the refurbishment without any bastardization.”

The home sits on a quarter-acre lot and is close to Audubon Park and Tulane University. It’s one of the few midcentury modern homes in the area.

Curtis’ widow fought to get the home listed on the National Register of Historic Places after she made an aborted attempt to sell the property many years ago.

“A neighbor had called to offer her money to buy it and tear it down, and she just went ballistic. From that point on, she took the steps to put it on the national registry so that would never happen,” Lemann says.

The home was listed on the National Register in 2014 as the Curtis Residence.

The exterior offers little clue to what lurks behind the white wall. Most folks wouldn’t expect the vintage beauty that awaits them.

“It just takes your breath away when you walk in the house and you look to the right and the left—it’s just dramatic,” Lemann says. “There is a surprise factor.”

The post Offers Roll In for Marvelous Midcentury Modern House in New Orleans appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

source https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/marvelous-midcentury-modern-house-in-new-orleans/

HGTV Ultimate House Hunt Winner: Historic Craftsman Home for Sale in Florida

ST PETE HGTV — Anthony Boue/ AB3 Visuals

You can now own an award-winning HGTV home for $1,985,000.

This fully restored 4,000-square-foot house on Bay Street NE in St. Petersburg, FL, snagged the title in the Homes With History category of HGTV’s nationwide Ultimate House Hunt 2020.

“It’s Craftsman style, and it is absolutely stunning. It has been restored over the years pretty much down to the studs and redone,” says listing agent Tracy Reyes. “I like a home with history. I like a home with character. This house definitely has both.”

Built in 1910, the home is on the market for the second time this year. The previous owners entered the property in the HGTV contest, and the current owner bought it in June before the award was bestowed.

“The home was very beautiful when he bought it. He just kind of put the finishing touches on it,” Reyes says, adding that the owner is selling so he could move closer to the water.

This house is located close to the Tampa Bay–area waterfront parks and just a few blocks from downtown St. Petersburg’s museums, shops, and restaurants.

The home has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. The hardwood floors are original, and all of the woodwork, coffered ceilings, and moldings have been restored.

It’s also available as a totally turnkey purchase. What you see in the listing photos is what you get—the home is being sold fully furnished, minus the artwork.

“He had some furniture made. There’s a particular couch in the living room that he had specially made so it has a lower back so it doesn’t block the windows,” Reyes explains.

The kitchen is a gorgeous combination of old and new.

It has quartz countertops, high-end Thermador appliances, and wood in the ceilings. There is an island with seating for two, a fireplace, and easy access to the dining room.

Butler’s pantry
Anthony Boue/ AB3 Visuals

A butler’s pantry is nearby with a sink, wine fridge, and storage space.

Outside, the landscaping requires minimal maintenance and there are three covered porches as well as a pool.

“In the front of the house, you have a beautiful L-shaped patio and you can see the pool from that patio as well,” Reyes explains.

Carriage house
Anthony Boue/ AB3 Visuals

The pool is in the backyard surrounded by an open courtyard and sits next to a carriage house.

Carriage house kitchen
Anthony Boue/ AB3 Visuals

Carriage house bedroom
Anthony Boue/ AB3 Visuals

The carriage house is a 700-square-foot legal guest cottage with separate water, gas, and electric meters. It could provide rental income for a new owner.

The owner “just replaced that countertops out there. He replaced the balcony. I mean the guest cottage is amazing in itself. It’s beautiful,” Reyes says.

The 600 square feet of garage space is also finished with an industrial fan and new flooring and ceiling.

“You can fit two cars in the garage. They’re just manual trifold doors that you have to get out to open them to put your vehicle in, so they’re not automated at all,” Reyes explains.

The new owner wouldn’t have to lift a finger to feel right at home in this award-winning residence.

“The perfect buyer for this home is someone who is going to live in it and love it and take care of it and be the next caretaker,” Reyes says. “Someone that appreciates history and appreciates the craftsmanship in a home like this.”

The post HGTV Ultimate House Hunt Winner: Historic Craftsman Home for Sale in Florida appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®.

source https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/hgtv-ultimate-house-hunt-winner-historic-craftsman-home-in-florida/