Fashion is cyclical, and real estate is no exception. Farm and country houses are gradually returning to the leading positions of the market. This trend can be seen not only in our country, but also in the USA, where ranches and farms are considered a separate type of housing, and indeed life itself. What kind of houses attract buyers? We invite you to take a look at the latest news.
Country Style in all its glory
Modern Americans feel fed up with all these glass skyscrapers, so they are increasingly fleeing the city. True, such an escape can only be arranged by wealthy citizens with an extra $500,000 in their pockets. The budget, frankly speaking, is not small. Therefore, local realtors tried their best and compiled a list of the cheapest farmhouses. Country flavor at an affordable price.
📍 5205 Hollyhock Rd, Douglasville, GA
💰 $350,000
The most budget-friendly option for a traditional farmhouse is just 40 minutes from Atlanta and the airport. Conveniently, highways pass close to the site. Its area is about 20 acres, so rare transport does not interfere with the comfort of residents. A smooth grass lawn and mature trees complete the setting, but there's no stopping you from adding other plants or even a small pond. The layout of the house includes:
- living room with fireplace;
- kitchen with stainless steel appliances;
- 2 guest bedrooms;
- 1 master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom;
- 1 bathroom;
- half bath.
The main advantage of this object is its novelty. Construction was completed not long ago and universal white furniture was installed, so the owner will be able to add bright colors or complement the light theme with new details.
📍 58691 North Ave, Ray Township, MI
💰 $429,000
1960 is just numbers. Although the house was built in the last century, it looks better than many of its modern neighbors. The owners carried out a major renovation of the building. They replaced the board siding, installed new natural wood floors, stainless steel appliances and luxury granite countertops. In keeping with farmhouse fashion, they also painted the house in understated shades of black and white. The living area is almost 187 m², which was enough to accommodate:
- 4 bedrooms;
- 3 bathrooms;
- kitchens;
- balcony
The specified area does not include a partially finished basement, which almost completely follows the shape and size of the foundation. On a plot of 202 acres, a stream flows, a small forest grows, and even animals live. There is a special industrial zone on the territory where you can set up a workshop.
📍 9407 Radio Rd, Houston, TX
💰 $445,000
Why move from the city to the village if you can move the village directly to the city - this is probably exactly what the owner of this house thought. His farm paradise is in Houston, which itself is far from all this country romance. As in the previous property, a major renovation was carried out here - updated plumbing and electrical wiring, created unusual double ceilings, repainted the walls and re-carpeted the floor. Zoning includes places for recreation and work:
- 2 guest bedrooms;
- 1 master bedroom with double bath and spacious shower;
- 2.5 bathrooms;
- kitchen with plenty of storage space for utensils;
- reading corner under the stairs (Harry Potter fans will appreciate it).
The house has a huge number of windows. All of them overlook a beautiful wooded plot of 40.5 acres. The size of the building itself is 196 m².
📍 19425 SE 125th St, McLoud, OK
💰 $450,000
The one-story house looks like a huge turtle that crawled out of the pond to bask in the sun. This development of events is quite realistic because there is a body of water on the site with a small island. Now, in order to go fishing, you don’t have to travel far away. In addition to a private lake, the 200-acre plot has a concrete patio with a fireplace and 2 parking spaces. As for the house, on its 186 m² you will find:
- 1 guest bedroom;
- 1 master bedroom with dressing room and spa bath;
- 1 bathroom;
- kitchen with stainless steel appliances and shelving with stained glass inserts;
- pantry.
The house follows all the traditions of farmhouse design - sliding barn doors and oak trim throughout. The owners highly value all wooden elements because trees from the local area were used to create them.
📍 45 Rigging Loop, Minnesott Beach, NC
💰 $493,000
Who would have thought that coastal and farmhouse styles could go so well together? To prevent the housing from being flooded by real waves, though not sea waves, but rain waves, it was built on a small hill. On the lower floor there is a covered garage that will protect your car from bad weather. The three-story house is zoned in such a way that work, guest and master spaces almost do not overlap:
- combined kitchen, dining room and living room;
- pantry;
- laundry;
- bathroom;
- 1 master bedroom with bathroom and dressing room;
- 2 bedrooms with bathrooms;
- attic floor, which can be equipped as an office or home theater.
Unlike previous properties, this one is part of the gated community of Arlington Place, on the Neuse River. The complex is equipped with sports grounds, a swimming pool, a lake with a beach, walking paths and places for walking pets.
Ukrainian ranch: houses in Kyiv and the region
Ukrainian developers understand no less the emotional impulses of those who spend whole days in a stuffy city. But they prefer to make more modern houses because there are already too many traditional buildings in all the settlements of the region. In order not to waste time on trifles, we decided to consider not specific objects, but entire cottage villages. This way you can choose for yourself not abstract walls, but a new way of life. We are sure you will look for something to purchase.
📍 Buchansky district, Irpen
The cottage town of Wise Homes is located not far from Kyiv and is connected to it by a highway, so the road to the city will not involve inconvenient transfers and hour-long traffic jams. In a closed area there is a kindergarten and a school, shops and pharmacies, as well as walking areas and parks. People who work at home will not want to leave here at all, because all the amenities for them and their children are at arm's length. There are several types of townhouses available for purchase. Some of them have large balconies on two sides, while others have open terraces. Particular attention is paid to energy efficiency and thermal insulation, without which it is difficult to imagine a comfortable life in a private home.
📍 Makarovsky district, village. Osykovo
The creators of the cottage town Swisstown themselves call it little Switzerland, 35 minutes from Kyiv. It’s hard to argue with them because the unique location has no equal. The houses are surrounded by pine forests and several lakes. There is no need to say anything else about the environmentally friendly place and fresh air. Investors have the opportunity to buy a plot with a beach or its own access to the forest. Due to the fact that KG is located near the capital, you will not have to abandon civilization for the sake of a forest oasis. The local infrastructure is also quite well developed. Swisstown is under 24-hour security. If you are planning to buy a house that has not been put into operation, you will be able to make your own adjustments to its layout.
📍 Obukhovsky district, village. New Bezradichi
Honey Hills is considered a luxury suburban complex for those who know how to enjoy life and want to do it. A wide range of houses to suit every taste and budget will allow every investor to choose an option according to their preferences and capabilities. Not only is the cottage town surrounded by forest, it is also adjacent to several nature reserves. In order to leave a certain line between the kingdom of nature and the domain of man, the territory was made closed and well guarded. Refined landscape design blends harmoniously with the landscapes. There are special outdoor recreation areas where residents can get to know each other better and organize joint leisure activities.
