‘Tis the perfect holiday season to celebrate the beloved gingerbread house style.

The unique design has been around since the 1800s, when it was introduced to add a bit more verve to the traditional Victorian. In the 1900s, the “gingerbread” moniker gained fame and has since become a delightful, stand-alone style.

With lacy trim gables, classic Victorian charm, decorative woodworking, and candy colors, these five gingerbread houses look like they could be straight out of Santa’s Village.

1. 201 W Robert Toombs Ave, Washington, GA

Price: $750,000
Why it’s here: The intricate detailing, carved railings, and gorgeous cupola make this four-bedroom home stand out.

Built in 1880, the 5,250-square-foot Victorian features period details inside as well. A charming wood and stained-glass front entry provide a taste of what’s to come: 10 fireplaces, pine flooring, built-ins, and high ceilings.

The home sits on 1.7 acres and is located within walking distance of the town square.

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2. 5335 Old Pagelyn Rd, Radford, VA

Price: $149,000
Why it’s here: This three-bedroom home is “known by local architects as the most elaborately detailed embellishment of gingerbread architecture and design in the county,” according to the listing.

Built in 1861, the house needs some work. While the exterior of the home has been refreshed, the interior touches will fall to the next owner. Completed improvements include a secure foundation, new floor joists, new exterior paint, and replacement windows.

Overlooking the Little River, the 1-acre lot includes a former art studio that could be transformed into a guesthouse.

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3. 4116 Federer St, St. Louis, MO

Price: $285,000
Why it’s here: This adorable, four-bedroom brick home looks like something you might find in a children’s storybook.

Built in 1940, the affordably priced house features a distinctive, arched front door. The two-level home boasts 1,690 square feet of living space and stained-glass windows, preserved hardwood flooring, and arched ceilings throughout. The living room comes with a stone fireplace, and there are two bedrooms on each floor.

A rear sun porch overlooks the fenced backyard and two-car garage.

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4. 3435 N Lake Rd, Fairfield, NC

Price: $229,000
Why it’s here: The historic Murray Home is known locally for its Victorian-era trim.

Built in 1872, the four-bedroom antique is affordable and spacious, at 2,535 square feet. It boasts custom woodworking, wide-plank hardwood flooring, exposed beams, four fireplaces, and high ceilings.

“The cypress siding and large timbers used in construction were locally harvested,” the listing notes. The kitchen was expanded over the years and now offers a grill and a custom-built oven in the brick wall.

The private lot abuts farmland and is just off the shores of Lake Mattamuskeet.

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5. 1828 Kalurna Ct, Orlando, FL 

Price: $799,000
Why it’s here: This relatively modern home was built in 1988, but it features the hallmarks of vintage gingerbread style, including a steeply pitched roof, carved rails, and lacelike trim.

The three-bedroom, 2,500-square-foot home boasts Victorian-style details such as its 10-foot coffered ceilings, wood floors, built-in shelves, and vintage fireplace surround in the living room. Modernizations include energy-efficient windows and several French doors to let in lots of natural light. The kitchen has been updated with granite countertops, a cute breakfast bar, and a separate dining area with a cozy gas fireplace.

A screened back porch overlooks the built-in fire pit and patio area.

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