6 Acres in Woodville, TX - $1,095,000
Located in the quiet East Texas Pineywoods town of Woodville, this carefully renovated and impeccably maintained historic antebellum home sitting on six beautifully landscaped acres features four bedrooms, five baths and over 6,000 square feet of living area. The house which was originally constructed in 1850 was the former home of State Senator (1880-84) and U. S. House of Representative (1892-1904, 1906-08) Samuel Bronson Cooper, who lived here during the last part of the nineteenth century. Later the property was sold to S. H. Reid, a prominent local businessman, whose family occupied the home until the early 1980's. Because of its unique historical and architectural significance the property was recorded as an Historic Texas Landmark in 1968. The house, which originally began as a simple wooden structure, has through the years been continually improved to become the grand, yet extrem...
Located in the quiet East Texas Pineywoods town of Woodville, this carefully renovated and impeccably maintained historic antebellum home sitting on six beautifully landscaped acres features four bedrooms, five baths and over 6,000 square feet of living area. The house which was originally constructed in 1850 was the former home of State Senator (1880-84) and U. S. House of Representative (1892-1904, 1906-08) Samuel Bronson Cooper, who lived here during the last part of the nineteenth century. Later the property was sold to S. H. Reid, a prominent local businessman, whose family occupied the home until the early 1980's. Because of its unique historical and architectural significance the property was recorded as an Historic Texas Landmark in 1968. The house, which originally began as a simple wooden structure, has through the years been continually improved to become the grand, yet extremely comfortable, southern showplace mansion it is today.
The complete contents of this lavishly appointed and decorated residence are being offered for sale with the house and property. Everything from the crystal to the carpets will be sold. Almost all items are antiques, many of museum quality, with most of the pieces being period specific to the grand age of the home dating from the 1840's to the early 1900's. Furnishings for sale with the home include: rugs, beds, sofas, tables, chairs, armoires, mirrors, clocks, silver, pedestals, desks, window coverings, exterior furniture, and a magnificent grand piano. A variety of fine art including 19th century original oils, etchings, marble and bronze sculptures, vases, tapestries, crystal, glassware, china, fine silver, tableware, antique books, and various other collectible items will also accompany the sale.
Two other multi-use buildings are located near the house. Both are frame construction on concrete slab and feature the hand-split cedar shake roofs. Nearest to the home is an approximate 700 square foot detached two car garage and "Canning Kitchen" which includes a full kitchen with grill, double sink, dishwasher, refrrigerator andlaundry facilites with two tandem washer/dryer units. Another 1,000 square foot detached building, the carriage house features two car stalls and an 18'x24' two bay maintenance workshop.
The house sits on approximately six acres of meticulously groomed lawns and landscaped gardens. Many mature producing pecan trees are found on the estate along with other native East Texas trees including pears, oaks, persimmon, magnolia, dogwood, and pines. Spectacular springtime color is provided by the multiple varieties of azaleas and native plantings found throughout the lawns and gardens. At night, the home and gardens are wonderfully illuminated by an extensive network of landscape lighting.
However, the focal point outside is the impressive 63' long by 22' wide stone and wood native grape arbor. The custom designed pergola is constructed with eighteen cantera stone columns and massive native cypress beams. The structure provides ample support for the decades-old Scuppernong grape vines and also forms a nicely shaded sitting area and passageway showcasing an art deco fountain.
Truly a rarely seen opportunity to purchase a remarkable piece of Texas History. Please contact us for possible owner financing terms and other attractive buyer options.
