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This New England-style home with a wrap-around farmer’s porch has spectacular details both inside and out that make this a great place to live, but also entertain a crowd.

The primary bedroom suite with cathedral ceilings is to die for. It has a cozy fireplace, a spa tub and large walk-in shower, and walk-in closets. The open, bright second floor loft space can double as a home office.

The gourmet kitchen has a pellet stove and other top-line appliances, two sinks, two dishwashers and a walk-in pantry.

The kitchen opens to a family room with a two-story fireplace and soaring ceilings and two sets of sliders that open to the rolling green lawn and the gardens. A combination game and billiards room has a wet bar and bath and also provides access to the back lawn and gardens.

The lower level has an exercise room, home theater, play room and another home office space with sliding doors to the outside grounds. Bookending the welcoming front porch is a large deck and stone patio at the back of the house. The patio offers plenty of seating around a fire pit. Peek inside for more photos.

Minnesota | $425,000

40998 Taconite St. NE, Braham
Listed by: Amanda J. Hollen | Realty Group Inc.
Click Here: England National Team soccer tracksuitSquare feet: 2,210
Acreage: 20 acres
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 (both full)
Year built: 1908

The wrap-around porch on this turn-of-the-century farmhouse on a 20-acre hobby farm is just one of the details that make this place feel warm and welcoming. Before guests get there, they’ll be able to roam about a large yard or warm up around the fire pit, the centerpiece of a large circular brick patio.

The home was refurbished 27 years ago, but has the bones of a warm, family home remain. The character of the natural woodwork and handcrafted features shows throughout. Recent updates include new carpet in the four large bedrooms, all on the second level.

It’s perfect for families with kids in 4-H or FFA. Horses, pigs, chickens and dogs have all been raised here. Garden plots are well-defined. If the work is hot, just take a dip in the nearby above-ground swimming pool.

The built-to-last dairy barn has been converted into a heated three-car garage with multiple work spaces, indoor and outdoor kennels, and a reinforced upper-level loft for storage. Peek inside for more photos.

New Jersey | $1,199,000

26 N. Richards Ave., Ventnor
Listed by: Dana Hartman | BHHS Fox And Roach Margate II
Square feet: Unavailable
Acreage: Unavailable
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4 (3 full)
Year built: 1925

This recently renovated, nearly 100-year-old home has an amazing wrap-around front porch that practically invites passersby to come up the stairs and sit a while. It has been lovingly maintained, with attention to keeping the charm and character throughout.

The house is approved for use as a duplex, but could easily be converted to a single-family residence with a private suite for guests or extended family.

As it’s configured now, the upstairs unit has four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a half bath. The downstairs unit has two bedrooms and a new bath.

The house is located on a corner lot on a great street and is less than three blocks away from the Ventnor beach and boardwalk. Stores and businesses are just steps away.

The private yard has room for a small pool. The duplex next door is for sale, too, offering the possibility to pick up two properties at once. The area has a strong rental history and the ability for an income-producing property. Peek inside for more photos.

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