Yard Candy

With a barn comes the possibility of additional square footage - and charm.

$529,000

58 Groton Street, Dunstable

Square footage 2,928

Lot size 1.88 acres

Bedrooms 4

Baths 2 full, 1 half

2008 taxes $6,077

Last sold for First time on market

Pros This classic farmhouse, built in 1992, looks like an antique, but its modern layout wouldn't be found in an original. Its living room has exposed beams and a wide-pine floor; off the kitchen is a sitting area with wood-burning fireplace. All bedrooms are on the second floor, and the unfinished walk-up attic could add two more rooms. The three-stall barn has a paddock large enough for jumping, while the three-car garage offers a huge unfinished space that could make a great in-law apartment. Cons There are textured ceilings throughout. Contact Christine Cloukey, Circle Realty Group, Pepperell, 978-835-6085, circlerealtygroup.com.

$564,900

15 Maple Street, Amesbury

Square footage 2,400

Lot size 16,920 square feet

Bedrooms 3

Baths 2 full, 1 half

2008 taxes $5,251

Last sold for $321,200 in 2007

Pros This classic Greek Revival farmhouse was completely renovated this summer. It retains its original wide-plank floors and much of the original molding -- including an arched alcove bay window in the dining room -- but is designed for modern living, with a high-end eat-in kitchen, two porches, a master with en-suite bath, and two family bedrooms. The unfinished attic could add a huge playroom, and the 46-by-34-foot barn could be made into a separate apartment or a studio. Cons To make the barn a living space, it would need to be moved onto a foundation. Contact Donna Woodsom, Century 21 Heritage, Amesbury, 978-270-1122, c21-heritage.com.

$1,250,000

63 Paul Revere Road, Lexington

Square footage 3,076

Lot size 38,584 square feet

Bedrooms 4

Baths 3 full

2008 taxes $12,971

Last sold for $550,000 in 1999

Pros This 1888 house was gut-renovated and expanded to almost double its size by the current owners. A half-wall with a decorative fireplace mantel separates a cozy sitting room at the front entrance from the family room, which has loads of windows and a raised alcove, currently used as a Japanese tea area. The kitchen, which also has windows galore, is high-end, and upstairs, the master suite has high ceilings, a spectacular bath, and a balcony overlooking the yard. The barn has been partially converted to living space. Cons There's no formal living room. Contact Steve Stratford, Carlson GMAC, Lexington, 781-424-8538, carlsonre.com.