7 Modern Farmhouses on the Market Right Now

To be sure, city living has its appeal. But the benefits of a rural existence can’t be denied either. In the wake of the pandemic, a growing number of urbanites have decamped from their downtown digs in favor of the sweet charms of a farmhouse in the country. But this isn’t simply 19th-century aesthetics. Homeowners are opting for chic decor, top-of-the-line appliances, and the latest amenities, whether its their primary residence or a weekend getaway. “Traditional farmhouses, like those built in the late 1800s, can be modified to include elements that newly constructed homes offer, like seamless indoor-outdoor access and open ceilings with large windows,” says Hillary Ryan, a Sotheby’s agent in St. Helena, California, who has shown many such properties.

From New England to Napa Valley, these seven rustic residences below will have you yearning to be down on the farm.