Pensacola Icon for sale! One of the first Pensacola mansions built! Welcome to the historical W. B. Wright House. A treasure trove from 19th century. Built by William Wright, a lumber tycoon who specialized in pitch pine, cypress timber, cypress shingles and kiln dried lumber. He certainly knew a thing or two about working with woodthe proof is still standing strong 118 years later. Perfect candidate for Bed and Breakfast, ideal location. Easy walking distance to all things downtown and the new community waterfront park...construction scheduled to start in 2008! Stroll to Downtown events, watch the 4th of July fireworks from the wrap-a-round balcony. Curb appeal is amazing. This home is the Queen of the block and a real head turner! Currently living as 5 separate, fully functioning apartments. (Two 2 bedroom 1 bath residences and Two 1 bedroom 1 bath residences) and a owner's residence. Apartments always easy to rent. Elegant, eclectic residences...absolutely cool to live here...could easily generate a waiting list of potential tenants. Plenty of tenant and guest parking. 5 car carport located in the back of the property. PLEASE NOTE...this is the real deal...no tacky alterations or renovations to the original design or floorplan of this home. Mr. Wright's original vision remains intact. NO walls or doorways were removed, added or altered to accommodate the separate residences. NO drop ceilings. The original floor plan HAS NOT been compromised! This home can easily revert back to a single family residence or explore infinite potential of other uses...professional offices, Bed and Breakfast, etc. Incredible ceiling wood work in foyer. Unique details and classic hardware at every turn. Highly ornate coal burning fireplaceseverywhere! Fireplace in the grand foyer has a Romeo and Juliet inspired hand made tiles. Subtle reminders of the Romeo and Juliet theme can be found throughout the homes unique hardware. Home offers what you might already expect...12 ft ceilings, oversized hand-carved doors with glass transoms, tall bay windows, counter weight walk-through windows lift with ease and allow access to the balconies. This is a true "Once in a lifetime" special home...Owner will surely cry at closing. Looking for the right buyer that will PROMISE to love and cherish this home for generations to come.
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