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A picturesque Cape Cod cottage that is on the market for just $239,000 might—at first glance—seem like the ultimate beachfront bargain.
But a further look at the cliffside abode reveals that a future owner could pay a much steeper price for snapping up the home: losing the property altogether to the eroding landscape.
Located next to another seaside retreat that is also teetering on the edge of the bluff, the three-bedroom residence known as “The Outer Most House” has certainly drawn ample attention from home shoppers—riding the wave of interest right to the top of the week’s most popular homes list.
Offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the cozy cottage built in 1956 offers just 972 square feet of space. The modernized interior has laminate floors, radiant heat, and a wood-burning stove. It is being offered as is.
Whether it goes down in history as the best deal on Cape Cod or becomes a distant memory, only time will tell.
Also grabbing attention this week are an affordably priced Connecticut compound with two dwellings, a midcentury modern retreat in Colorado, and a medieval-inspired castle in Washington.
10. 10120 Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA
Price: $5,100,000
Why it’s here: It’s a newer, off-the-grid retreat with an Airstream travel trailer for guests nestled on 30 acres of privacy.
Built in 2021 and designed by architect Bruce Bolander, this 1,400-square-foot concrete, glass, and steel structure is surrounded by spectacular mountain and Pacific Ocean views. The one-bedroom contemporary has vaulted ceilings, radiant floors, and oversized windows to soak in the scenery.
The “fully self-contained” residence features solar power, a backup generator, two water wells, propane gas, and satellite Wi-Fi.
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9. 749 Stillmont Cir, Cashiers, NC
Price: $5,997,000
Why it’s here: This Jim Fox–designed modernist compound was recently reduced by nearly $600,000.
The two-bedroom residence was built in 1988 and recently updated and restored. Highlights of the open floor plan include wood paneling, stone details, a water feature, cathedral ceilings, glass walls, hardwood floors, exposed beams, and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. A sitting room encased in glass has views of Whiteside Mountain.
The 4.35-acre lot features a “Zen-inspired” courtyard, a carport for four vehicles, and a two-bedroom guesthouse with a fireplace and lower-level entertainment room.
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8. 56 Charcoal Hill Rd, Westport, CT
Price: $2,495,000
Why it’s here: It’s a Frazier Peters–designed stone estate perched atop Charcoal Hill on 2.3 acres of gated privacy.
Found throughout the 3,072-square-foot, sun-soaked floor plan are vaulted ceilings, hand-hewn beams, stone walls and floors, and two fireplaces. The five-bedroom estate built in 1931 has a modern kitchen that opens to a covered patio.
Japanese gardens, pathways, and terraces overlook the lot, which also features a pool, pool house, and four-car heated garage with a finished upper level.
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7. 3360 Sweeney Hollow Rd, Franklin, TN
Price: $10,000,000
Why it’s here: This 41.5-acre compound with a music studio boasts a “meticulously renovated” log home and two approved buildable sites near two ponds.
A covered front porch opens up to a stylish interior with exposed beams, wood-clad walls, painted black hardwood floors, and two stone fireplaces. A sleek kitchen has stone countertops, high-end appliances, and an oversized island with seating.
The spacious lot includes a barrel sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, pool with a custom container bar, two stocked ponds, an antique hay barn, and a detached guest barn with a fitness center and wet bar.
The property last traded hands for $1.9 million in December 2018.
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6. 462 County Road 241, Ovalo, TX
Price: $459,000
Why it’s here: This former grain silo was recently transformed into a two-bedroom home.
The unique barndominium has a modern kitchen with a farmhouse sink, a grand staircase with cable railing, and a loft. A guest suite with a sliding barn door can be found upstairs, and the primary suite featuring a glass shower stall is located on the first floor.
The spacious 8.2-acre lot has “no deed restrictions” and also boasts a stocked pond, a shipping container guest casita, and a carport with two additional containers.
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5. 16 Thornbush Rd, Mansfield, CT
Price: $299,900
Why it’s here: It’s a very affordable opportunity to own two cute cottages for the price of one!
The 462-square-foot primary cottage has vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, one bedroom, and an updated bathroom and kitchen with vintage appliances. The three-season second cottage with skylights boasts 320 square feet of Scandinavian-inspired space with pine-paneled walls and ceilings, a spiral staircase that leads to a loft, and sliders that open up to a deck.
The 1.21-acre lot also has a large pond with a fountain.
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4. 5021 Rudgate Blvd, Toledo, OH
Price: $405,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1970, this four-bedroom contemporary was recently modernized.
Updates found throughout the 3,411-square-foot open floor plan include a brand-new kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances, and modernized bathrooms. Highlights include exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and lower-level guest accommodations.
Covered terraces overlook the fenced lot.
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3. 14596 Foothill Rd, Golden, CO
Price: $1,650,000
Why it’s here: It’s a Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired midcentury modern residence designed by architect Tom Nixon.
Built in 1962, this four-bedroom time capsule boasts an open floor plan with clerestory windows, tongue-in-groove and tray ceilings, stone walls, skylights, two fireplaces, and built-in seating. The 3,477-square-foot retro interior has updated bathrooms and a kitchen with a geometric backsplash and “period-accurate” flooring.
A spacious deck designed for entertaining overlooks the serene lot.
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2. 30717 120th Ave E, Graham, WA
Price: $899,950
Why it’s here: It’s the chance to own a medieval-inspired castle with a turret and a stone gate on 19.28 acres of privacy.
The eye-popping three-bedroom residence with an enormous deck has a portcullis-style front door, an all-black living room with a Gothic fireplace, and a cherub ceiling. Other highlights include a home office with stained-glass windows and a spiral staircase that leads to a wine cellar.
The magical lot also has outbuildings, a four-car garage, and a pond with a dock.
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1. 153 Brownell Rd, Eastham, MA
Price: $239,000
Why it’s here: It’s a beachfront bargain on Cape Cod that could come with a steep cost: The three-bedroom cottage may eventually fall into the ocean.
Known as “The Outer Most House,” this gray-shingled residence where you can “live with the ocean as your nearest neighbor” boasts 972 square feet of modernized space. The eco-friendly home has solar panels, radiant heat, charging stations, and an outdoor shower.
It is being offered as is.
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