Historical Shelters

On SecondShelters.com: Historical Shelter in the Prettiest Village in Maine Up for Grabs

By Bethany Erickson / February 4, 2018 /

Wiscasset, Maine, has been dubbed the “prettiest village in Maine,” and for a little more than $200,000, someone will get to live in a cozy, historic Cape Cod nestled within walking distance of downtown. Built in 1818, this week’s historical shelter is a  three-bedroom, two-bath home that has been updated and renovated with an eye for the history…

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On SecondShelters: San Marcos Historical Charmer Offers Plenty of Space for Guests

By Bethany Erickson / January 29, 2018 /

Our latest historical shelter is steeped in Texas history, and its 3,925 square foot main home and 680 square foot cottage are nestled on two large corner lots to offer plenty of amenities at home, plus it’s close to all the shopping San Marcos has to offer. Known as the Old Storey Home, it was built…

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On SecondShelters.com: An Adorable East Texas Golden Opportunity

By Bethany Erickson / January 14, 2018 /

It’s not often that we are able to bring you a historical shelter that is a) close enough to be able to attend an open house, and b) is having an open house so you can actually go see it in the flesh. Today, you’re in luck, because we have an adorable historical storefront that…

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On SecondShelters.com: A Private, Wooded Retreat Minutes from Manhattan

By Bethany Erickson / January 6, 2018 /
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If you want the best of both worlds — a private, wooded retreat on a lake and the ability to be minutes from everything Manhattan has to offer — we found the property for you in New Rochelle, New York. Situated on Sheldrake Lake and a 60-acre nature preserve, the home has gorgeous views in almost every…

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On SecondShelters.com: Historical Montana Mansion Offers Mountain Views

By Bethany Erickson / December 22, 2017 /

Nestled in the Bitterroot Valley in Montana, a five-bedroom mansion built for a man who came west with his brother, intending to prospect for gold, sits ready for its next owner, the one that will update it to marry the history behind the home with more recent creature comforts. Come take a look at the…

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