It’s hard to resist an old farmhouse—especially one filled with all the good stuff: wide-planked floors, thick painted moldings and trim, built-in china cabinets, beadboard… Well, have we got some eye candy for you! Spanning from the Northeast to the Deep South, these picturesque farmhouses are all on the market right now. They’re filled with plenty of old character and come with barns, assorted outbuildings (chicken coops!), dreamy gardens, and plenty of room to roam to boot. So, if you’re ready to turn that dreaming into reality, now’s your chance to make one of these oldies but goodies your next canvas. (Of course, it never hurts to just look!)
Jonesborough, Tennessee
PRICE: $325,000
YEAR BUILT: 1920
SIZE: 3 BR, 3 BA; 2,422 SQ. FT.
ACREAGE: 1.13 Acres
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Porches galore! You’ll also find a beadboard-wrapped dining room and an upgraded living space anchored by a large fireplace. Upstairs, bedrooms with wood floors have lots of renovation potential—there’s plenty of the good old stuff hiding under the wallboard and those ceiling tiles.
AGENT: Heather Price; pricepropertyteam.com
New Paltz, New York
PRICE: $1,250,000
YEAR BUILT: 1940
SIZE: 5 BR, 3 BA; 3,176 SQ. FT.
ACREAGE: 5.3 Acres
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: As if the pretty white clapboard farmhouse weren’t enough (how charming is that porch?), Plattekill Brook Farm’s five-plus picturesque acres include multiple red barns brimming with possibility. There’s also a meandering creek out back.
AGENT: This Old Hudson at Houlihan Lawrence; thisoldhudson.com
Brenham, Texas
PRICE: $749,000
YEAR BUILT: 1896
SIZE: 3 BR, 2 BA; 1,998 SQ. FT.
ACREAGE: 7 Acres
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Original shiplap walls and hardwood floors bring vintage farmhouse vibes, and the surrounding seven acres include a chicken coop, a barn (far above), and ample fenced-in space for your future herd of goats. Bonus: It’s located just down the road from the Round Top antiques shows!
AGENT: Matthew Montgomery; legendtexas.com
Sandersville, Georgia
PRICE: $345,000
YEAR BUILT: 1840
SIZE: 3 BR, 2 BA; 2,307 SQ. FT.
ACREAGE: 11.25 Acres
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: With five working fireplaces (including one in the kitchen!), this 185-year-old farmhouse exudes comfort in every room. Historic features like wood-planked walls with wainscoting add old-house character throughout, as do the hardwood floors. There’s even a claw-foot tub in one of the bathrooms.
AGENT: Robin Shearouse; southernclassicrealtors.com
Madison, Georgia
PRICE: $599,000
YEAR BUILT: 1900
SIZE: 3 BR, 2 BA; 2,065 SQ. FT.
ACREAGE: 4.9 Acres
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Calling all future flower farmers—multiple raised beds and grow houses (plus, a chicken coop!) await. The restored farmhouse is just as enticing, with board-and-batten wainscoting, pine floors, and lots of creative touches.
AGENT: Val Connelly; madisonrealtyinc.com
Ashford, Connecticut
PRICE: $650,000
YEAR BUILT: 1800
SIZE: 3 BR, 3 BA; 2,316 SQ. FT.
ACREAGE: 5.44 Acres
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: White planked walls, exposed wood ceiling beams, and character-rich floors evoke Colonial-era charm, while a primitive two-sided stone hearth adds old tavern warmth to both the dining room and kitchen.
AGENT: Dan Keune; ckrealtysales.com
During her more than 25 years in magazines and lifestyle editorial, Jennifer Kopf has traveled coast to coast visiting homes, perusing shops and antiques shows, and exploring back roads and small towns for publications such as Midwest Living, Country Home, and Southern Living. As the Executive Editor of Country Living, she produces, writes, and edits stories about home design, antiques and collectibles, entertaining, and all things related to country life. When she’s not working on the latest Country Living stories, you can find her on the porch of her circa-1900 family farmhouse or out and about at auctions, antiques shows, and estate sales hunting for the next vintage treasure to bring home.
