0.63 Acres in Brenham, TX - $899,000

407 Sycamore Street

This one-of-a-kind home was built in 1929 by Dr. Richard Eugene Nicholson and his wife, Mary Stone Nicholson, granddaughter of J.D. Giddings.

The exterior of the home features front-facing gables with asymmetrical timber and brick designs, typical of the Tudor Revival style of architecture. The large front porch is a perfect year-round sitting area. Enjoy being less than a half mile from downtown Brenham! In just a couple minutes you can walk to shopping, dining, parades and downtown Brenham events.

Rooms include a living room, dining room, sunroom, game room, kitchen, utility room, four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a detached garage and a detached bonus room (not included in the square footage). The flow of the rooms and access to the backyard make this home comfortable for family living and effortless for large-group entertaining.

EXTERIOR - The exterior brick was painted in 2017....

EXTERIOR - The exterior brick was painted in 2017. The roof was replaced in 2017. The porch tile as well as all iron railings and scrollwork around the portecache are original.

LIVING ROOM - All stained woodwork, window trim, fireplace surround, bookcases with glass doors, and sliding french doors are original, as well as the gas fireplace. All windows on the home (excluding the additions) are the original and have been updated with storm windows. The downstairs of most of the home features beautiful hardwood floors. Top-down, bottom-up lined bamboo window shades were installed in 2018 and allow for easy light/privacy customization. A baby grand piano is included with the sale of the house.

DINING ROOM - Original built-in corner china cabinets.

SUNROOM - Added to the original home in the 1980s, the sun room features three walls of floor to ceiling windows that overlook the backyard. Lined pull-down bamboo shades, a built-in TV cabinet, and 9.5 built in bookshelf uppers with cabinets below offer ample storage. Floors are Saltillo tiles.

KITCHEN - Features carrara marble countertops and backsplash which were installed in 2015. Sink faucet and reverse osmosis is brushed brass to match kitchen cabinet hardware. Electric 4-burner Thermador range, Thermador electric convection double oven, and Bosch dishwasher.

UTILITY ROOM - Sliding french door separates the utility room from the kitchen. Space allows for a large front-loading washer and dryer as well as a bonus fridge.

DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS - Each large downstairs bedroom has hardwood floors and each has two closests. Each has its own connecting bathroom with the original tile, pedestal lavatories, tub, and recessed medicine cabinets.

MASTER BED & BATH - The master bedroom has hardwood floors and a spacious bathroom. It was completely updated in 2020 and has double vanity area of carrera marble and brass fixtures, a glass shower, paneled walls, free-standing cast iron bathtub, slate floors, and a walk-in closet with built in drawers and shelving.

UPSTAIRS - Upstairs includes a large, carpeted game room with pool table and shuffleboard table. Both are included in the sale of the home. The game room also has built-in bookshelves and storage cabinets. A large upstairs closet, full bath and large bedroom with hardwood floors, reach-in closet and a wall of cabinets with doors offer ample storage options.

OUTSIDE - The two buildings in the backyard are the same age as the home. One is a garage and the second was an office used by the doctor. It is currently used as a home classroom/crafting space. Would make a perfect home office, workout room, man cave/she shed. A large two-story treehouse was custom built in 2017. Swing set and jungle gym are included in the sale of the home. The cedar fence was replaced in 2021. Water well was updated in 2021 and is used for the irrigation system. There is a covered parking area behind the second building. Seamless screened gutters were added in 2021.

In the second half of 2021, all interior paint was updated and landscaping redone both in the front and side yard. Updated pictures available on request.