Historic House Listings

That staircase! Riverfront property! Over an acre in Kentucky. $199,000

June 25, 2025

In love with the staircase! Love all of the beautiful exterior trim! Pretty riverfront property! The Pugh House was built in 1877. It is located on 1.29 acres in Vanceburg, Kentucky. The house features a covered front porch, a covered back porch, spacious kitchen with built-in corner cabinet, wood floors, tall ceilings, transom windows, winding staircase, wide baseboards and original mantels. There is a detached storage building on the property. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,760 square feet. $199,000

Contact the property owner: 606-757-4874

From the Zillow listing:

 

Welcome to a remarkable piece of local history–the Pugh House in Vanceburg, KY. This historic riverfront home is rich in character and brimming with potential! Property Highlights: Historical Significance: This timeless residence was built by Joshua B. Fitch for prominent Vanceburg attorney Samuel J. Pugh in 1877. The attention to exterior details is impossible to find in new builds today. Exterior Renovations: The home has undergone recent exterior improvements, including a new roof, fresh exterior paint, and new windows. These renovations have breathed new life into the home’s charming facade, ensuring that it stands proudly into the future. Interior Renovation Opportunity: While the exterior renovations are complete, the interior of the home awaits your personal touch. The interior has been extensively decluttered and cleaned and it is now your canvas to reimagine and recreate the living spaces to suit your vision. Original hardwood floors, ornate moldings, and soaring ceilings provide the perfect foundation for a historic restoration or a modern transformation. Location: Nestled in a picturesque riverfront setting, this property offers an incredible front row seat to activity on the Ohio River. Investment Potential: With its historical significance and structural integrity, this home is an investment opportunity unlike any other. Whether you’re looking to create your dream home or potentially restore it to its former glory, this property has enormous potential. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be the steward of this historic gem. Schedule a viewing today and let your imagination run wild with the possibilities this unique property offers. Call 606.757.4874 today!

 

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