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A railroad depot-turned-home, a farmhouse with its own vineyard, a quaint log cabin — the U.S. has a lot to offer old-house lovers. CRC Realty, Inc. Florence, Alabama Our motto: Less is more, except when it comes to Victorian homes! This Alabama masterpiece is filled with architectural splendor, both inside and out. Asking Price: $$$,000 For more information, visit CIRCA Old Houses. Kenai Homes Cooper Landing, Alaska A 1940s log cabin is charming enough, but toss in a view of Alaska's placid Kenai Lake, and you've got yourself a dream property. Asking Price: $$$,000 For more information, visit Kenai Homes. HomeSmart Elite Phoenix, Arizona You'd never guess that this ca. 1926, Spanish Revival-style home is located in the heart of Phoenix. We'd take this country-in-the-city retreat in a heartbeat. Asking Price: $$$,000 For more information, visit CIRCA Old Houses. United Country Little Switzerland Realty, Inc. Eureka Springs, Arkansas It costs a pretty penny, but t...

Michael Colavita/Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty If you're the type of person whose pulse quickens by the words "old house," have we got the home — actually, homes! — for you. Nestled in the picturesque country landscape of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, lies an 18th-century settlement that's currently on the market for $.5 million.  Lovingly restored by its current owner, the hilltop property (named Pheasant Hill Farm) offers a glimpse into the past. The parcel can be traced back to the early 1700s, as part of 200 acres owned by a farmer. As the estate passed to different owners, the log cabin that was the sole building on the property was replaced with a three-room home. Eventually, the property passed on to another family, who added on to the structures. And since history does indeed repeat itself, later sales resulted in even more buildings.  You can trace the property's evolution through the changing roofline of the home, which has the ap...

ShowcasePhotographers via YouTube.com Reba McEntire's Nashville-area house is back on the market — and this time, for a fraction of the original asking price. But what might look like a good deal is actually pretty sad, or as Realtor.com puts it, a "real estate tragedy." Here's what happened: The singer, who was just nominated for a CMA for Female Vocalist of the Year, used to live in the 12,816-square-foot mansion situated on what was then 83 acres in Lebanon, Tennessee, with her ex-husband, TV producer Narvel Blackstock. But, sadly, after they split, McEntire put the lakefront property, dubbed "Starstruck Farm", on the market for $.9 million. There it sat, offer-less, for nearly a year, before the country star sold it to a real estate developer for just $ million in July. That developer, Paul Burch, is now selling the same seven-bedroom house at 175 Cherokee Dock Road for $$$$ million. Why the slashed price? Well, because the land has been slashed, too...

Getty It's the stuff of literary legend — and the view's not half bad either. That's right, you can actually visit the infamous  Bran Castle  in Transylvania, the fictional hilltop home of the world's most famous vampire, Count Dracula. And while there's been lots of Internet buzz that the fort is up for sale, the stone towers are only open to tourists, not potential buyers. Getty Deep out in the Romanian countryside, this towering 12th century fortress certainly looks the part — the spooky towers were purportedly the setting of Bram Stoker's 1897 horror novel, Dracula . And that's not the only real-life inspiration for the famous book – the blood-thirsty ruler Prince Vlad Dracul (aka the Vlad the Impaler) apparently lent his name to the titular character. Unfortunately, Vlad's own residence is now in ruins, and Bran Castle is as close as you'll come to true vampiric architecture....

RE/MAX Back in 1898, Caroline and Fred Mason built this grand Victorian home on the corner of 21st and T Streets — which was one of the most exclusive and elite areas of Sacramento, California at the time. And their 3,469-square-foot design didn't disappoint their neighbors: The outside alone featured a stunning corner tower and picturesque Tuscan columns. But while the bones were impressive, sadly later homeowners neglected the structure.  That's where the current (and fourth) residents, Alice and Bill Smith, come into the picture. They snatched up this home in 1967 when it was in total disrepair and gave it a new foundation, wiring, plumbing, and even roof (brutal). The good news? Some of original interior details were salvageable, like the carpeting and wallpaper. And the gorgeous Roman Ionic columns help divide up the space on the main level between the living room and the parlor. Tod...