City of Palestine Historical Landmark built 1929 on what was once known as Silk Stocking Road. Mediterranean Revival Style brick home with tile roof built for German born president of Palestine Salt & Coal Company, banker and former saloon operator Solomon Maier. Original blueprints of architect Theo S Maffitt (1895-1958) are with house. Maffitt, was a Palestine native who greatly affected architecture of the city. This home boasts of original hardwoods and tile, dream kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, 2nd sink located in large island with cooktop, great cabinet space, open to den with working elevator, formal dining & living room, arched windows and doorways, ½ bath main floor, 2 staircases, original 8-foot arched top-raised panel front door. Upper floor 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with original tile and fixtures open to hallway and connecting bedrooms, sunroom, and large laundry with great storage. Small basement provides additional storage. Original French doors in kitchen open to approximately 830 square foot tiled patio with pergola supported by large concrete columns. Original French doors in formal dining open to spacious covered front porch with arched brick openings facing front yard and original (to property) 1800’s wrought iron decorative fence. Original Porte cochere, drive with electric gate opens to large, fenced back yard with 4 car carport and carriage house with maid quarters dating to original Victorian home built on property in 1800’s. Beautiful home, full of character in every room. Great for entertaining. Video tour: https://youtu.be/rnwp2K6NYkQ
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