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If Walls Could Talk: 7 Historic Homes For Sale In PA With Interesting Stories To Tell

There are lots of home for sale in Pennsylvania with stories to tell. Here are some of our favorites.

There's something truly special about older homes with character. Whether you're looking for something big and renovated, or small and charming, there are plenty of these historic gems on the market in Eastern Pennsylvania:

Here are seven of our favorites:

Known as Fernside Cottage, this $3,989,000 Gladwyne home is anything but a cottage. The original portion of the property was built in 1835 as a mill worker's house, and remained so until 1910. The property was then bought by Dr. DeWitt Ludlum, a Psychologist who created the Gladwyne Colony. Click here to see the full listing.

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This picturesque estate reminiscent of an English country Gentleman's Farm epitomizes quintessential Bucks County. Parts of the home date back to 1731, but there are many modern features, too, including a custom kitchen and indoor pool. Click here to see the full listing.

This 12-acre West Chester estate has a unique history, and was host to a key event of the Revolutionary War. This farm is located at Trimble's Ford, the famous crossing used by Cornwallis during the Battle of the Brandywine. Click here to see the full listing.

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This former mill built in 1744 has been converted to an amazing home that is up for sale in Doylestown. It has five bedrooms, 2 and a half baths and tons of eclectic charm. Click here to see the full listing.

The Henry M. Pownall House, built in 1879, occupies a special place in Newtown Borough history. According to the listing, Pownall was a harness maker and a very prominent, successful member of the community. His home reflects that heritage and has been preserved and carefully improved over the past 138 years.

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