3BR, 2Bath- Over 2,000 sq ft; Huge windows with authentic working shutters, large wrap-around front porch, recently remodeled kitchen, REAL hardwood floors of oak, one-foot baseboards, eleven-foot ceilings, several French doors in interior. Two storage buildings in back yard. The historic Sunday House of Navasota is just two blocks from downtown, almost under the shadow of the Navasota City Hall and Police Station. The surrounding architecture, convenience and security of its location make it one of the most desirable homes in town. Originally a "Sunday house" built by the Stonehams in 1881, this house was where rural Grimes County families stayed during their weekend jaunts to town. Each family had one of the four rooms, which shared the "dog trot" in the center. Air was circulated via transoms above each of the hall doors. Over the decades, The Bookmans, Peters, Pinsons and most recently the Cushmans have poured their blood, sweat and elbow grease into the home, keeping it up to date, beautiful and in sound condition. This Victorian treasure sits on an idyllic corner lot, surrounded by large native pecan, cedar and live oak trees, in a serene neighborhood where three of the nearest neighbors are local churches. The yard was established a half-century ago, sporting hardy lantana, snowpea, four o'clocks, day lilies, amaryllis, redbud trees, wax leaf ligustrum, and other Victorian era favorites. Built of virgin pine, the lumber used to make the house was cut from the center of the pine tree, called the "heart." Heart pine was quite resinous, and this made the lumber cure into a dense material which almost petrifies and discourages insect infestation. Originally built without a kitchen, one was added in the 1930's, and then recently updated with granite countertops. Lovers of the original features, the Cushmans left some of the original ship-lap exposed in the kitchen. Today the 6-room Victorian Sunday House still sits on its native stone foundations, which have been "re-chinked" and the house has been professionally leveled. Now transformed into three bedrooms, a large dining room with a bay window, an office or breakfast nook, utility room, and spacious living room, all of which are accessed by a (now enclosed) central hallway. The rooms have all been covered in drywall. Just like grandma's house, it is heated by gas space heaters. Window units provide air-conditioning. Note: the house has been recently "tented" to guarantee termite extermination. Warranty is transferable.
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