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Children of a certain age grew up building amazing structures with Lincoln Logs. Now imagine the set of logs you'd need to build anything approximating this $4. 2 million log castle in Northern Michigan. Set next to a private lake amid 345 acres , this three-bedroom home is a rustic retreat to the nth power. The 8,145-square- foot main house is impressive enough with its custom- made front doors and extensive use of local stone. But there are also two two- bedroom guest cottages , a six- stall horse barn , a shooting shack, and other outbuildings that truly make this a woodland world unto itself. “It is so hard to really capture it all in photographs and videos,” says listing agent Dee Dee Blizard . “It’s so amazing when you’re actually out there. What’s amazing is the detail, the detail that went into every little thing.” The log castle hideaway realtor.com For example, the stonework took a local mason a year and a half to complete. Double ovens, a massive farm sink , and gra...

The most expensive home in each of New Jersey's 21 counties can vary greatly. From a $ 40 million Bergen County estate to a $1. 3 million property in Salem County, the height of luxury takes on different meaning throughout New Jersey. Here's a look at the most expensive properties in each of New Jersey's 21 counties: Atlantic County Address: 32 W Ocean Drive, Brigantine Listing Price: $7.5 million This Brigantine beachfront mansion is at an awe- inspiring seaside setting with spectacular views of the ocean and Atlantic City. The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home has amenities like Baccarat crystal lighting fixtures , Crestron smart home system , marble floors and cherrywood and tigerwood throughout. It has been a little difficult to sell. The $7. 5 million property has been listed on Realtor.com for 805 days. Bergen County Address: 18 Frick Drive , Alpine Listing Price: $39.9 million This 42-room estate is the most expensive property listed in New Jersey . It feature...