This home was built in 1918. It is located on 74 acres in Fernwood, Idaho. There aren’t many interior pictures, but the pictures of the views make up for that! This home was one of the original homesteads of Fernwood. The home was built with old growth wood. Historically this home was a large working farm and it housed all of the men that worked on the railroad. The home has had only one owner since 1969. There is a possibility of garnets being mined on the property. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 3,360 square feet. $275,000
From the Zillow listing:
Reduced! Rare opportunity to own one of the original 1918 homesteads in the Fernwood area w/74 acres of pasture land/Timothy hay w/year rd creek. Historically this property was a huge farm that boarded the men that worked on the railroad. This historical farm house would be ideal for someone to restore. Very solid home with good bones built out of ”old growth wood” and solid concrete foundation. Gorgeous views of the mountains and meadows. Only one owner since 1969. 5 lge size bedrms w/full bath on the upper level. Huge open livg rm (beams have ax marks from being hand carved) original hardwd flr & wood stove, parlor, dining area, laundry & bathrm on the main level. The cellar is open w/concrete floor. Possibility of garnets being mined on property. County Maintained Rd,Well,Septic.
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