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The former Texas National Guard Armory, once home to the 111th Engineers & 36th Division, just hit the market in Sherman, TX, for $5.4 million, securing the top spot on the week’s most popular homes list.
A ginormous 24,291-square-foot interior has been transformed into a two-bedroom residence that still has plenty of room to host events, corporate retreats, or family gatherings.
Certainly, there are plenty of in-house entertainment opportunities for those with a passion for hosting.
The Great Hall now features a sleek space with seamless polyaspartic floors and Sonos speakers, while a 415-yard lane gun range has been soundproofed and modernized.
Inside the private living area, a La Cornue range and nickel quartzite waterfall countertops can be found in the gourmet chef’s kitchen. The primary suite boasts a boutique-inspired closet showroom, an eye-catching soaking tub, and an enormous walk-in glass shower.
According to the listing, the 9.36-acre property receives incentives from the Sherman Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO), tax rebates, and grants.
Also grabbing attention this week are an inexpensive North Carolina farmhouse with outdoor gun range, a custom-built desert oasis with vaulted safe room in New Mexico, and an A-frame Vermont home with views of a nearby cemetery.
10. 25 Route 79, Killingworth, CT
Price: $295,000
Why it’s here: Calling all investors: This stone home with a great room “crafted from a ship hull with heart-shaped fireplace” is looking for a buyer to restore its former glory.
The Fannie Mae abode with exposed stone walls and beam ceilings was built in 1935 and does need some updating. One bedroom can be found on the main level with two more located upstairs.
Located on nearly 1 acre, the lot also has an oversized outbuilding.
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9. 4505 Belfort Ave, Highland Park, TX
Price: $3,595,000
Why it’s here: It’s a legacy compound that boasts a four-bedroom primary residence and detached dwelling currently being used as a fitness center.
The historic center-hall estate was built in 1937, but has been modernized and thoughtfully preserved over the years to now offer a formal living room with French doors that open to a “bonus room,” a modern kitchen with quartzite countertops, and a primary suite with a soaking tub. Historic highlights remaining include natural woodwork, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and built-ins.
A covered patio with built-in seating overlooks the fenced-in backyard.
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8. 462 MT Merino Rd, Hudson, NY
Price: $2,350,000
Why it’s here: The Modernist Glass House sits on 25 wooded acres of privacy and has breathtaking views of the Catskill Mountains.
The 1,362-square-foot interior is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls to capture the majestic mountain views. Other highlights include concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, two en suite bedrooms, a heated in-ground pool, hot tub, and an outdoor shower.
Currently being used as an investment property, it could also be transformed into a family compound with a larger home being built on the spacious lot.
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7. 5648 Tolarsville Rd, Saint Pauls, NC
Price: $275,000
Why it’s here: This inexpensive farmhouse located on approximately 18 acres was designed with an outdoor enthusiast in mind as it comes with its very own “fully set-up” gun range.
Accessible for those with disabilities, the four-bedroom residence built in 1915 last traded hands in June 2023 for $250,000. A covered wraparound porch leads to a front-entry door with stained-glass windows that open to the 2,415-square-foot interior. Other period details include preserved hardwood floors, custom millwork, and built-ins.
The spacious lot also has mature pecan trees.
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6. 8504 Snakedance Ct NE, Albuquerque, NM
Price: $3,950,000
Why it’s here: It’s a surprisingly colorful, custom-built desert oasis with a vaulted safe room, lower-level entertainment room, home theater, fitness center, and four-car heated garage.
The four-bedroom estate surrounded by National Forest views boasts a guest suite, two rooms that could be used as as a home office or yoga studio, and floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the stunning scenery. A spacious living room has a Kiva fireplace, cove ceilings, and designer lighting. The modern kitchen has built-in bar seating at the island.
Located on 2.37 acres, the private lot also has a custom fire pit, an in-ground pool with a diving board and water feature, a summer kitchen with an outdoor fireplace, a sun deck, and a covered dining area.
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5. 834 Southfield Rd, Birmingham, MI
Price: $10,900,000
Why it’s here: It’s hard to believe this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired estate was built in 2001 and not midcentury.
The stone, glass, and wood structure sits on 1.49 acres designed to blend in naturally with its surroundings. A 13,000-square-foot, jaw-dropping interior boasts exposed stone walls, glass walls, and an open staircase. The open floor plan also features a grand chef’s kitchen with a stainless steel island, a home office with built-in bookcases, and a corner primary suite with a sitting area, fireplace, and access to a private outdoor terrace.
There is also a wine cellar, built-in bar, water feature, home theater, fitness center, a four-car heated garage, and an indoor glass mosaic pool with a sauna and steam shower.
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4. 12 Cemetary Hill Rd, Randolph, VT
Price: $199,000
Why it’s here: This tiny A-frame home sits on 1 acre of guaranteed peace and quiet, thanks to the neighbors at the nearby East Randolph Cemetery.
Designed not for the faint of heart, the not-so-scary one-bedroom structure with a wood-burning stove has just 256 square feet of space that does not include a bathroom. A private on-site well is needed and a septic design is available, according to the listing. It does have a dual power supply with solar power, and generator hookup.
Two insulated outbuildings that could be used as additional living space can also be found on the fruit tree-lined property.
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3. 9293 Old A1a, Saint Augustine, FL
Price: $1,350,000
Why it’s here: Summer Haven is an “off-the-grid capable” stilt house accessed only by a 4×4 vehicle.
Built in 1980, the four-bedroom beachfront property is surrounded by water views with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Matanzas River on the other and just two neighbors in sight. The 3,374-square-foot interior features exposed beams, hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a floor-to-ceiling coquina stone fireplace in the two-story living room. An updated kitchen has quartz countertops.
The wraparound porch would be a perfect spot for morning coffee and to soak in the sunset views.
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2. 1324 Gimlet St NW, Palm Bay, FL
Price: $290,000
Why it’s here: It’s a “gothic-inspired,” home that’s painted all black on both the exterior and interior.
The bold color choice not only includes the high-gloss walls of this three-bedroom residence, but also the ceilings, doors, and kitchen cabinetry. Original vintage kitchen countertops, tile floors, gold-accented ceiling tiles, and two full bathrooms offer a pop of color throughout the 1,056-square-foot interior.
A screened patio overlooks the double lot that has plenty of room for a future pool.
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1. 1400 S Gribble St, Sherman, TX
Price: $5,400,000
Why it’s here: It’s the unique opportunity to own the former Texas National Guard Armory!
Built in 1944, the 24,291-square-foot structure was transformed into a two-bedroom luxury residence with industrial-style interior and a surveillance system. Historic highlights remaining include a Great Hall with 20-foot ceilings and a soundproof indoor gun range. A gourmet kitchen now boasts a La Cornue range, nickel quartzite waterfall countertops, a commercial dishwasher, and basalt mosaic floors.
Designed for grand-scale entertaining, corporate retreats, or private events, the 9.36-acre lot also has a game room with a quartzite wet bar and an “1890s Welsh slate snooker table,” a covered flagstone patio with an outdoor kitchen, and a 5,300-square-foot annex with two car lifts.
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