The official history of this amazing property: The 3 acre tract constituted the northeast corner of the one hundred acre farm acquired in 1912 by B.I. and Mamie Binford, the paternal grandparents of Marialice (“Bennie”) and Jessie Stone Binford, Jr. “(J.S”). In 1913, B.I. conveyed the tract to Lynn Grove School District #11, where Stone Binford, Bennie’s and J.S.’ father, attended school. When the school district was consolidated with the Navasota School District, the land and the buildings reverted, by deed provision, to the B.I. Binford Estate. In 1952, Mamie Binford conveyed the property to the Lynn Grove Community and it became the Mamie Binford Park. In 1966, two years after it was no longer used for a community center, it once again, by reversionary clause in the deed, reverted to the Binford Estate. Stone and Eglan Binford acquired “The Corner” on February 11, 1966 from the 33 living heirs of B.I. and Mamie, and remodeled the old school building for their retirement home. “Bennie” and “J.S.”, and later their children, inherited “Binford Corner”. We are honored to find the next loving caretakers of this very special place. One of a kind find. This historic former county school house has been renovated and converted to an attractive, comfortable 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath home, with an inviting, large vintage kitchen that includes a large kitchen table that seats 12, and wood-fired oven and cooktop, antique cupboard. The kitchen adjoins a spacious combined living/dining area with a second large table for 8, and a seating area featuring a wood-fired ben franklin stove, sleeper sofa and chairs. A large utility and storage room accommodates a second refrigerator, chest freezer, washer dryer and utility sink. Ceiling heights are 12 feet with transom windows above the doors connecting the kitchen and living/dining areas, contributing to the feel of openness accentuated by the numerous tall windows that provide abundant natural light. The bathrooms have been recently remodeled and a new HVAC system was installed recently too. A large elevated front porch offers a cool place to relax in rocking chairs and enjoy views of the quiet countryside. This spacious dwelling sleeps 12 and can be used as a venue for small events or family reunions, and could function as a primary residence or second home in the country. Binford Corner has been recently operated as an income producing short-term rental with high occupancy rates and excellent reviews. This historic building sits on a 3 acre lot with shade trees, and a pond stocked with fish. A new water well was drilled 3 years ago, and there is a backup county water connection if needed. The property is an hour drive Northwest of Houston, 30 minutes south of College Station, and 10 minutes from Navasota. Binford Corner is located at the crossroad intersection of CR 319 and CR 318, with an address of 15510 CR 319. Navasota ISD schools. The ben franklin stove and wood-fired kitchen stove convey, and other furnishings could be purchased at buyer's option but they are not included in the listed price.
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