The Purnell Fleetwood House was built in 1880. It is located on six acres in Waverly, Virginia. Purnell Fleetwood was the “father of the town” and built the home to entertain and impress people. This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It definitely needs some updating. The home has two staircases, hardwood floors in most rooms, and original woodwork. Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 4,164 square feet. $299,900
From the Zillow listing:
GORGEOUS QUEEN ANNE VICTORIAN HOME, BUILT BY THE “FATHER OF TOWN” OF WAVERLY, PURNELL FLEETWOOD TO IMPRESS/ENTERTAIN*ON NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTRY*EXTRA LARGE PARLOR & DINING RM, FORMAL LIVING, LIBRARY, LARGE KITCHEN W BREAKFAST RM, PANTRY*GRAND FOYER & STAIRCASE & 2ND BACK STAIRCASE, WALL UP ATTIC*SPACIOUS HALLWAY UP/DOWN, FRONT & SIDE PORCH, COVERED PORCH IN BAC*CEILING 11′ 1ST FLR, 10′ 2ND FLR, FLR TO CEILING WINDOWS, BAY WINDOWS AT PARLOR & MASTER*ORIGINIAL STAINED-GLASS IN DINING & ATTIC*ORIGINAL WOODEN LOUVERED SHUTTERS*FIREPLACES NEARLY EVERY RM & MOST MANTELS VEINED MARBLE*ORIGINAL WOODWORK THROUGHOUT*ORIGINAL SMOKE & PUMP HOUSE*3 CAR DETACHED GARAGE*NEW WATER & SEWER LINE*MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE*
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