I like this house! Love the street view of it! And you can’t go wrong with apple trees and mountain views! This home was built approximately 1832-1834. It is located on 4.11 acres in Rose Hill, Virginia. The home features original hardwood floors, stained glass, wainscoting, picture rails and wide baseboards. This home has quite a history. Built for Captain John Blair McClin and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bales. John was a captain in the Confederate Army. He was capture and held captive in a mansion in Monte Vista. He escaped and hid in the attic of his home. An enslaved person revealed where he was and John was capture again. They raised nine children in this home. The house was also used as a boarding house for students at the Cumberland College. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,028 square feet. $290,000
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From the Zillow listing:
Step Back in History with All the Modern Conveniences! Original Construction Between 1832-34 with Much of the Original Ornate Woods and Brick Still Visible! EnterThis Beautifully Maintained Home Through the Elegant Antique Stained Glass Front Door Into the Foyer, On Your Left is the Parlor, to the Right–Might be Perfect for a Downstairs Bedroom, Upstairs Features 4 Large Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths. Cozy Kitchen/Family Dining (Quality Cabinets and Appliances), Large Den, Laundry/Utility, Full Bath on This Level. East Side of the Home, Enjoy Relaxing in the 390 SF Sun Room on the East Side with an Additional 390 SF Second Floor Sitting Room Upstairs. Beautiful Hardwood Floors Throughout the Home, After You Explore the Many Areas of this Fine Home, Take a Walk Around the Shaded Yard, Looking at the Apple Trees, Antique Dairy, the Level Hay Meadows, and Views of the White Rocks and Mounntains.
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