28.99 Acres in Quitman, TX - $389,000
This house was originally built in Mineola by Dr. Buchanan and it served as both his residence and office for many years. When the property was sold, half of the house was moved to Tyler and the other half was moved to Quitman, where it stands today, refurbished in the 1960s and the new wing added in 1972. It has a pier and beam foundation that beautifully accommodates a house of this size. Downstairs behind the sheetrock is horizontal 1x10s. The house is built like a fort. Step back in time with the architectural characteristics this stunning home has to offer. In The living room the deep fireplace (plumbed for gas) is decorated with a mantle from Governor Jim Hoggs first house. The entire vaulted ceiling is adorned with faux bronze tin panels, which extend to the office.
The front dining room has three tall windows and the original carved front door is host to a solid pine screen door, ...
The front dining room has three tall windows and the original carved front door is host to a solid pine screen door, fashioned to the Victorian style. The kitchen has been updated to include a double oven, dishwasher, disposal and electric range. Custom wood cabinets with beveled glass inlays create part of the unique room design. Off the kitchen is a breakfast nook, outside access, a stairwell to access the upstairs and a mudroom, which includes a full sized bathroom with shower, washer/dryer hook ups and cabinets.
The downstairs guestroom is the only bedroom downstairs and is off the living room. It has four 8 tall windows and backs up to the front porch. An office and bathroom are also located downstairs off the living room and leading to the spacious 21 x 20 den. This sunken den includes two sets of open view French doors that look out onto the front and back grounds, tile flooring, wet bar and a private stairwell with a wall of storage shelves leading to the master suite. This den could easily be transformed to a second master suite if desired.
Upstairs is the large master suite with several closets, built-ins and views of the both the back and front grounds and full bathroom with shower. Bedroom three, upstairs, has a wall of floor to ceiling shelving and a walk-in closet. An 8 x 14 upstairs dormer is ready for your needs . . . sunroom, crafts, office, playroom, nursery? A daybed or sofa fits easily with plenty of room.
Approximately half the acreage, located in back, is gorgeous, equestrian friendly pasture acreage and currently home to two horses and has tree lined fencing, cross fencing and a three stall horse stable and hay barn (both wired for electricity). Directly behind the home is a large garden/tool shed with concrete flooring. It will accommodate a sports sized car. Beside the shed is an enclosed work and storage area with its own entry.
Oak, pines, pecans, dogwoods, sweet gum and many other trees pepper the property. The approximate two acre, 25 deep, spring fed pond is stocked with fish and herons, turtles and ducks make it their home. The well for the house is also spring fed.
Come enjoy sitting on the family-sized, front porch, which faces the front road, approximately 200 yards downhill from the house, savoring the southeastern breezes, while taking in the beauty of these pristine and private grounds.
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