Historic House Listings

Sold for $291,000. Beautiful woodwork! Has a pool! Colonel Blanchard House, Circa 1893 in Tennessee. $309,000

February 13, 2021

Love the entryway in this house! Beautiful woodwork! The pool was a surprise. The Colonel Blanchard House was built in 1893. It is located in Bristol, Tennessee. The home has original hardwood floors, big pocket doors, picture rails, solid wood doors with working transom windows, and beautiful mantels. There is a finished lower level with stone walls. The home has a walk up attic. The home is situated within walking distance to shopping, restaurants and local amenities. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 4,803 square feet. $309,000

Contact Sandy Poe with Alliance Sotheby’s International Realty

From the Zillow listing:

 

Own a piece of history with this extraordinary vintage home built in 1893. Originally custom built for Colonel Blanchard with European architectural design this home is rich in history. Located in the heart of the historic Fairmount area of Bristol, the birthplace of country music, hosting sensational events including the international famous Rhythm and Roots festival. Within walking distance to area attractions and prestigious King University where families and out of town visitors often meet. Resting on a large, double, corner lot the wonderfully restored home features amazing woodworking throughout, heart-of-pine floors, solid wood pocket doors, soaring ceilings, ornate crown moldings, stained glass, wrap-around covered porch, updated chef’s kitchen with commercial stove, finished lower level with stone walls, walk-up attic space plumbed for a bath to provide additional living space, expansive backyard with swimming pool and large detached storage space/game room. A great entertaining home. The possibilities are endless for the next owners of this historic beauty! Home being sold ”AS IS”

 

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