Don’t turn the page! We’ve found five seriously cute storybook homes, all priced below $600,000, for your perusing pleasure.

Each of these cottage-style houses offers up adorable detailing and Old World charm. You’ll see signature storybook features like stucco or brick exteriors, curving walls, and steeply sloping roofs. These homes’ interiors feature original details such as arched doors, plenty of wood built-ins, and wood-burning fireplaces that’ll make you want to get cozy.

And if you can find a home that has stood the test of time and is still picture-perfect, for less than $600,000? Well, that’s a fairy-tale ending!

1. 412 Carolina Cir, Durham, NC

Price: $595,000
Durham delight: The story of this home opens in 1907. Today, it retains much of its original Tudor Revival charm but also offers modern twists to satisfy today’s buyers. Thanks to a recent $45,000 price reduction, this home’s tale becomes even more compelling.

Among the original features are arched, built-in bookcases; hardwood floors; and a sizable fireplace. The 1,446-square-foot home has three bedrooms and a 382-square-foot basement that could serve as living space.

The location is also advantageous—it’s surrounded by other stately homes in the Forest Hills area and close to Forest Hills Park.

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2. 390-424 Route 52, Lexington, NY

Price: $499,000
Woodland wonder: Set on 5.6 acres thick with trees and mountain meadows, this three-bedroom storybook house comes with a traditional red barn. The barn is wired for electricity and has a workshop, storage, and an attached, two-stall paddock for horses.

Built in 1972, there’s plenty of pinewood paneling inside, along with a brick, wood-burning fireplace and a picturesque chimney. Other highlights include wood-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and a renovated kitchen with custom cabinets and a raised dining peninsula. Plenty of natural light streams in through generous, strategically placed windows.

Bonus features include a glass-enclosed, four-season sunroom with views of the property, plus a large deck with seating, and a barbecue area. Best of all, the furniture seen in the listing photos is included in the list price.

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3. 221 Wabash Ave, Mattoon, IL

Price: $325,000
Lush landscaping: This storybook four-bedroom Tudor gives off seriously refined vibes. From the curb, you’ll spot a steeply pitched and gabled roof, elegant masonry and stonework, and an entry tower with custom arched doors,

Built in 1930, it features walls of heavy stucco, an elaborate wood-burning fireplace, and heavy wood beams supporting vaulted ceilings. Built-in bookcases, a loft over the living room, French doors, and multipaned windows add to its charm.

The spacious kitchen and breakfast nook are especially inviting. An adjacent dining room leads out to a screened-in porch, where casual meals can also be served. In addition, there’s a third-floor attic space that’s currently used for storage but could easily be transformed into additional living space.

This home has had only three owners since it was built and is in pristine condition.

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4. 2967 Olga Pl, Jacksonville, FL

Price: $499,000
Blue beauty: This hundred-year-old storybook home is brimming with historic details, artfully merged with modern updates. It has a quaint, pitched roof; wood shingles; and the chimney of a traditional Tudor. Inside, it’s freshly updated with paint and new fixtures—most notably in the gleaming new kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

In addition to the three-bedroom main house, there’s a guesthouse out back, for a total of 2,021 square feet of living space. Fine details like refinished hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, arched doorways, and an arched fireplace make it feel like home. The bathrooms have all been tastefully updated in bright white, with black fixtures. There’s even a fun surprise in one of the bedroom closets: access to a secret storage attic!

The petite guesthouse in the backyard is another welcome surprise and offers up plenty of rental potential or multigenerational living opportunities.

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5. 14400 S Woodland Rd, Shaker Heights, OH

Price: $395,000
Colorful classic: With red brick and green siding on the outside, this 102-year-old home’s appeal is readily apparent. Inside, gorgeous walls of blue, lavender, forest green, and pink create a colorful backdrop. Those bold walls are accented by gleaming white details and original wood flooring.

In addition to the five bedrooms in this Tudor, there’s a large living room with a unique fireplace, a formal dining room, a light-filled sunroom, plus a quaint library with a window seat and beamed ceiling.

Most of the bedrooms are on the second and third floors, including the primary suite and its dressing room. There’s also a loft bed and a bath under the rafters at the top of the house. You could consider this home a four-level structure, as it also includes a basement with storage and a laundry area.

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