Be It Ever So Humble, There's No Place Like A Home With History

CALIFORNIA — Home buyers seeking historic charm and character need not look far throughout California. While new, master-planned developments, with their accompanying, modern amenities, offer appeal to many, other shoppers prefer a residence with a past.

Check out grand examples of these classic charmers on the market this week throughout the Golden State.

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Historic Paul Williams Compound Priced To Sale

• This sprawling 1928 Spanish Colonial Estate built by Paul Williams, Old Hollywood's architect of the stars, is listed for under $7 million.

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1930s Spanish Revival: New Listing In San Leandro

• If it's historic charm and character you want in a home, you'll find it here.

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Historic Home In La Mesa Comes With Guest Cottage

• Built in 1910, this home has been designated by the Mills Act. The property offers a main house, guest cottage, artist studio and garage.

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Historic Lakefront Cabin In Lake Tahoe: Dock, Deck, Cozy Rooms

• See more of this historic home on Fallen Leaf Lake: amenities inside and out, surrounded by thousands of square feet of undeveloped land.

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1890s San Mateo Home Balances Modern With Historic Features

• The home was designated a National and California State Historic Landmark.

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1910 Victorian Listed For Under $3.3M In Pleasanton

• The seller believes there is no other home like this in Pleasanton.

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Beverly Hills Home Built In 1908 Boasts Pool, Tennis Court

• This beautiful Beverly Hills home is on a 32,414 sq. ft. lot and includes a one-bedroom guest house.

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Historic San Diego Home Has Gym, Workshop

• Built in 1930, this home in San Diego has been designated by the Mills Act. Amenities include a gym, workshop and home offices.

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Historic Thrash Home In Los Gatos Restored

• A craftsman home lover's delight, the mansion revamped by a team of architects comes with antique chandeliers, cozy parlors and mud room.

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Gilroy Estate Takes Step Back In Time

• This sprawling estate with lovely views was once a car restoration business and now offers garage parking for at least 6 vehicles.

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Benicia Tri-Level Built In 1940 Features Deck, Detached Garage

• This handsome four-bedroom, two-bath home with hardwood floors and pink tile has historic charm.

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Site Of Historic Peyton Mansion Listed For Sale: Santa Cruz

• The Peyton mansion was built by the California Powder Works in 1875 for Colonel Bernard Peyton.

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