On the Market: A Texas Midcentury, a Converted Church, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week

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A Midcentury Home With Major Tree House Vibes Hits the Market in Texas

"Enter this tree house–inspired midcentury where fantasy and reality intertwine," says listing agent Janelle Alcantara. "Architect David Braden, FAIA utilized a masterful blend of artistic vision and engineering to create a dwelling that harmonizes with nature. The wooded, .96-acre property affords immense privacy and a spectacular setting for a residence. Built into the lush hillside and elevated high above street level, the home comes to life with breathtaking views from nearly every room. Floor-to-ceiling glass, clerestory windows, and skylights allow the tree canopy to become a soothing backdrop for everyday life."

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This Corner Loft Listed in New York City Is One for the Books

"This corner three-bedroom loft occupies the full seventh floor of 54 East 11th Street, a classic industrial building constructed in 1902," according to listing agent Cathy Taub. "The moment you enter the space from your key-locked elevator, you are enveloped by the abundance of natural light streaming in through classic industrial steel windows. The gut renovation by acclaimed architect Cary Tamarkin takes its design cues from the original spirit of the building. Twelve-foot ceilings and hardwood floors are complemented by custom-designed built-in millwork throughout. The loft includes all-new appliances and fixtures, a full laundry room, an office nook, and plenty of storage spaces—including two huge walk-in-closets in the primary bedroom."

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Elvis Presley’s "Honeymoon House of Tomorrow" Hits the Market for $5.6M

"This was the custom family home built for Robert and Helene Alexander of the famed Alexander construction company," according to listing agents Marc Sanders and Brian Linder. "Look magazine visited in 1962 for a peek into the futuristic design, declaring it the ‘House Of Tomorrow.’ The spaceship-like dynamic winged roofline shelters four circular pods, with the center of the house fanning out from the dramatic stepped waterfall. The entry path through carved wood, double-height entry doors ushers you to a sunken party pad of angular stacked stoned walls, glass, and a low-slung curved upholstered banquet embracing a futuristic steel beaker-shaped fireplace hood and floating hearth. Elvis Presley celebrated his honeymoon here in 1967, giving the home one of its names, the ‘Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway.’"

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A Heavenly Home in a 19th-Century Church Asks £1.2M

"This Grade II-listed church sits proudly on the bucolic hillside on the outskirts of Ford in Wiltshire," says the listing agent. "Constructed in 1896, the building has recently undergone a thoughtful and sensitive conversion, creating spectacular spaces for living and entertaining as well as three lovely bedrooms. Extending to 2,844 square feet internally, the building retains its ecclesiastical integrity yet provides a number of cleverly designed, intimate spaces. Externally, a private driveway has ample space for parking, and there is an extensive and private rear garden."

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An Oregon Midcentury With a Lush Indoor Garden Could Be Yours for $1.2M

"This large, one-level property is designed around a central atrium with skylights, planters, and aggregate flooring that effortlessly brings the outdoors in," says listing agent Marisa Swenson. "Among the home's many original features, several highlights include: post-and-beam construction, vaulted wood ceilings, walls of windows, and polished concrete floors. Also, both the kitchen and primary suite recently underwent a thoughtful renovation, making this residence even more ideal for contemporary living."

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