Love the exterior of this home! Once known as Fern Court Bed and Breakfast. Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt was once a guest at Fern Court. The house was built in 1889 for Henry B. Bailey, a railroad magnate and citrus broker. The house is located on two acres in San Mateo, Florida. The house features a large wrap around front porch, wood floors, a screened in porch, stained glass, wide baseboards, a library, transom windows and original mantels. The house could definitely use some work and some undoing of past renovations. There is a really big yard! This is a big house! Seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms and 4,624 square feet. $399,000
Contact Amira Higginbotham with IHeart Realty: 904-315-3175
From the Zillow listing:
Nestled on 2 acres in the heart of San Mateo, Florida, Historic Victorian ”Painted Lady” at 150 Central Avenue-formerly known as Fern Court Bed and Breakfast- offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history. Built in the early 20th century by Henry B. Bailey (a railroad magnate and citrus broker), this stately home helped shape the very foundation of San Mateo. Bailey’s influence persuaded Henry Flagler to extend the Florida East Coast Railway through the area, marking Fern Court as both a residence and a legacy. The home was once a vibrant social hub and entertained many traveling into the area on the San Mateo Express. In 1905, it even welcomed Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt for a stay. Though time has weathered parts of the home, much of its historic character remains beautifully intact. With 4624 square feet including 7 Bedrooms, and 9 baths and a hidden room- it hosts a unique opportunity to breathe new life into the halls and to own a piece of Florida’s Gilded Age.
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