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‘Quirky’ or ‘whimsical hodgepodge?’ Property for sale in NY impresses Zillow Gone Wild

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Property grounds Photo grab from Realtor

A property that includes three houses in the middle of a wetland near the ocean in New York is drawing some eyes thanks to its storybook-like appeal and unique surroundings.

Exterior of one of the homes
Exterior of one of the homes Photo grab from Realtor

Named Burnett Lane, the three-acre property listed for $1.9 million rests in a secluded area of Brookhaven Hamlet, which consists of preserved land, the listing on Zillow says.

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Exterior Photo grab from Realtor

“As you walk throughout the dream-like grounds and soak in the peace and serenity, true nature and wildlife is all around you,” the listing says.

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Exterior Photo grab from Realtor

“From the deer prancing to the gobbles of the wild turkeys to the lush indigenous trees and bushes, this is an outdoor lovers dream! The many out buildings include ’The Marsh House’, a working greenhouse and plenty of out buildings. This is a property that MUST be seen to appreciate!”

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Exterior Photo grab from Realtor

All three homes were featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights interesting and strange houses on the market all over the country.

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Exterior Photo grab from Realtor

“So quirky, I love it! And I would LOVE to have that greenhouse!” one person said.

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Property grounds Photo grab from Realtor

“This is whimsical. I like it. A bit too rustic yeah, maybe… but the windows are beautiful and there’s got to be at least one secret passageway in there… right?” another asked.

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Exterior Photo grab from Realtor

“Well if this isn’t a Hallmark movie opportunity, I don’t know what is!” someone noted.

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Property grounds Photo grab from Realtor

“It reminds me of something maybe a mixture of houses from kids stories like Pippy Longstocking & Howl’s Moving Castle... A very whimsical hodgepodge.” one person compared.

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Interior Photo grab from Realtor

“I don’t hate it. Fits with the swamp witch vibe I’m trying to start for my golden years,” someone joked.

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View Photo grab from Realtor

Brooklaven is about a 65-mile drive east from New York City.

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Exterior Photo grab from Realtor
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TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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