Historic House Listings

Original details! The T. E. Roberts House, Circa 1884. Over one acre in Virginia. $275,000

May 19, 2021

Lots of original details inside! And how about that porch! This house was built for T. E. Roberts, a tobacconist. This home was built in 1884. It is located on 1.19 acres in Chase City, Virginia. The home features a large wrap around porch, beautiful front door with stained glass, original fretwork, transom windows, hardwood floors, hand carved mantels and high ceilings. There is crown molding, wide baseboards, and solid wood doors. There is an expansive lot with mature landscaping. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 4,488 square feet. $275,000

Contact Mitzi DeJarnette with Coldwell Banker Advantage – Clarksville

From the Zillow listing:

 

This elegant 1884 Italianate/Victorian home sits as a landmark residence in this charming town. Thoroughly documented, this historically significant property is a stately home originally built for tobacconist T. E. Roberts and his family. A true masterpiece of timeless elegance and splendor, this thoughtfully restored four bedroom home sits on a large manicured home site. Ornate gingerbread is displayed on it’s fanciful exterior. A graceful wraparound porch curves about this two story home, inviting outdoor relaxation. Introduced by a welcoming vestibule, the interior is resplendent in vintage details such as stained glass windows, intricate woodwork, high ceilings and beautiful wood floors. A beautiful hand carved staircase sweeps upward to the second floor where tall windows and high ceilings provide an open and airy feeling in each of the spacious bedrooms. Retaining the elegance of the original architecture with contemporary updates, this move-in ready showcase property incorporates 21st century luxuries carefully and subtly.

 

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