Historic House Listings

Mountain house on five acres in Virginia. Circa 1900. $72,000

January 20, 2020

This fixer upper was built in 1900. It is located on 5.31 acres in Independence, Virginia. There are mountain views from the home. There is a wrap around porch and an upper balcony. The property has a stream running through it and multiple active springs. The interior has bead board and hardwood floors. Three bedrooms, one bathroom, and 2,116 square feet. $82,900 New price: $72,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Victorian style home sits on 5+ acres on Grayson Co. farm land. This is a fixer upper just waiting for the right savvy buyer to restore her back to her glory days. There are some areas of this home that appear unsafe to walk on so enter with caution. The property lays well and has a beautiful stream running through it & beautiful mature shade trees. There is a well on the property to support the home, but there are also active springs. These majestic homes always had extra-large rooms and high ceilings, with a stately staircase and foyer. Beadboarding, Wide trim, hardwood floors, solid interior and exterior doors and an upstairs balcony on the front of the house. One of the 3 covered porches wraps around the side of the house. This house is in need of many repairs, but has so much charm left to her! UTILITIES are not on. Home being sold as is.

 

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