CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY
Courtesy of Jersey Cape Realty
This French Second Empire-style home recalls the romance of Cape May in the Victorian era, when candlelit dinners were de rigueur and lovers walked hand-in-hand along the boardwalk. Formerly a bed-and-breakfast, its now a single family home featuring six bedrooms, a formal dining room, tin ceilings and the wraparound porch of our dreams. Theres plenty of pink inside, too!
For more information and photos, visit Jersey Cape Realty.
Asking Price: $849,900
Listing Agent: Dolores Lanzalotti, Jersey Cape Realty; (609) 884-5800
SANFORD, MAINE
Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Maine winters may be brutal, but this Victorian home offers over 3,000 sq. ft. of rose-colored coziness. There is much to love inside, including an abundance of original woodwork and a handful of beautiful fireplaces. It needs just a little TLC, but what isn't that what Valentines Day is for?
For more information and photos, visit CIRCA Old Houses.
Asking Price: $152,500
Listing Agent: Stephanie Densmore, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate / The Masiello Group; (207) 850-8989
MILFORD. DELAWARE
Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty
Located in the Milford Historic District and dating back to 1885, The Dill House features just enough pink to keep things whimsical yet sophisticated. Its been fully restored to its original architectural splendor. In case the house itself wasnt enough, it overlooks three acres of open green space from the neighboring Causey Mansion.
For more information and photos, visit Keller Williams Realty.
Asking Price: $419,500
Listing Agent: Tom Schoenbeck, Keller Williams Realty; (302) 632-7407
PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON
Courtesy of John L. Scott Real Estate
Port Townsends pink Ann Starrett Mansion has plenty of romance in its past. Built by a contractor for the love of his life, the homes magnificent tower is decorated with frescoes painted in Anns image. Our favorite part? The ruby-colored glass in the tower windows, which sheds a pink light on the display. Now a hotel, the mansion is commonly referred to as the grandest bon-bon of them all.
For more information and photos, visit CIRCA Old Houses.
Asking Price: $750,000
Listing Agent: Richard Hild, John L. Scott Real Estate; (360) 531-1889
SOUTH BOSTON, VIRGINIA
Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty
The gingerbread on this 1892 Queen Anne home boasts more variety than a box of chocolates. All in all, it features over 6,000 sq. ft. of pinkness! There are nine historical mantels inside, offering plenty of opportunities for curling up in front of the fire with your valentine. And did we mention the three fanciful porches? Were swooning.
For more information and photos, visit CIRCA Old Houses.
Asking Price: $350,000
Listing Agent: Max Sempowski, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty; (804) 262-2611
Writer Elizabeth Finkelstein is a self-proclaimed old house addict on a lifelong hunt for her perfect historic home. From big Victorian fixer-uppers to tiny colonials to mid-century modern masterpieces, Elizabeth believes that the best homes show the charm of having been loved over time. She chronicles it all on her website CIRCA, which showcases beautiful old houses for sale across the country.
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