2525 Blocker Road -THE BLOCKER HOUSE CIRCA 1852 This magnificent colonial style home creates a unique example of a 19th century plantation house. This plantation home sits well on a twenty acre site with the grounds enhanced by its natural surroundings with descendants of daffodils planted nearly a century ago still bloom in the spring. Towering pecan, oak, and hickory trees create a shaded, almost park-like setting. You enter into this once in a lifetime East Texas property/estate on a paved driveway that is further screened from the road by many mature trees. The house itself, restored and decorated to maintain period authenticity while incorporating modern mechanical bones within its brick walls. The main floor has an open foyer, family room, parlor with a fireplace, bedroom, a tavern-style kitchen, laundry room, powder room, and a dining room with a fireplace. The parlor opens up with a French door leading to an intimate porch that is defined by open latticed walls and overlooking a sprawling yard. This floor is completed on the left side of the foyer with a full Mother-in-Laws Suite The second floor has three comfortably-sized bedrooms and one smaller bedroom that share a full bathroom and is completed by plentiful light and wonderful views of the grounds provided by the large windows. A treat of double French doors opening to a Juliet Balcony for a cool evening breeze. This striking remnant of an 8,000 acre plantation has proven to be a wonderful home for a family to grow up and enjoy. This property presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a beautiful and fully functional piece of history! Located within easy commuting distance to the rapidly growing I-20 corridor between Shreveport, LA and Marshall, TX. In March, 2012, a new roof (covered by a transferable warranty), February, 2012, new central heat and central air units (3 Units = 11.50 Tons), January, 2013, new septic system and lines. Cedar Grove Plantation An impressive brick plantation with historical significance that pre-dates the Civil War, Cedar Grove Plantation is situated on lush and ample acreage. It boasts a Texas Historical Medallion. The plantation is located 9 miles southeast of Marshall in beautiful East Texas. Built in 1847-1852 by Henry Ware, the bricks were handmade and fired on site. Walls 14 thick were well laid on a foundation that has not shifted throughout the years. The solid brick and mortar structural work goes from 6 underground to the roomy attic - Interior walls were built in this way as well. A traditional floor plan was followed in the building of this planters home four rooms up and four down, each with its own fireplace. A spacious 9 wide hallway ran from front to back providing breezes for family and guests. A secret stairway, located in the former downstairs bedroom of the owner, allowed the female children to retire for the evening safe and well accounted for. Heart pine and oak floors exist throughout. The home boasts of spacious rooms, with the parlor and den each measuring 18' x 15' and the other two downstairs room 18 ft.. Twelve foot high ceilings add to the spaciousness of the home. An added kitchen and breakfast porch bring the total footage of Cedar Grove to over 3,972 ft.. Overlooking a spring-fed pond, Cedar Grove boasts of cedar trees and enormous black walnut trees that are well over 150 years old. A log barn built in 1938 and outbuildings are present as well. The serenity of the site and the view from the front porch are sure to bring back visions of horse and carriage arriving at any moment.