Charming + Simple Queen Anne Victorian

This lovely simple Queen Anne Victorian home is an Historical Designated Home in the “North Rogers Street Historic District”.  Built in 1895, the design is a larger modified L- plan cottage on a corner lot and surrounded by Crepe Myrtle Trees,  A large wrap around porch extends the full length of the south façade of the home and is accented by bay window areas on the front and side of the home.  Decorative details including fish-scale shingles on the gables, gable windows with elaborate borders of colored stain glass borders, and jig sawn corner brackets reflect the late 19th century period of construction and are original features of the home.  The  home has unusual detailing in the balusters, original fireplace mantels, jig sawn corner brackets under the gables , as well as cornice dentils. the gleaming original hardwood floors and original entry light chandelier, vaulted wood ceiling in the kitchen and Queen Anne window sashes featuring small rectangular or square stain glass panes are charming reminders of yesteryear! Original Stain Glass Transom Windows are seen above doorways in the interior of the home.  The porch was restored circa 1980.  The tall floor to ceiling window in the dining was once a doorway that allowed for furniture to be moved into the home as well as a functional door for entry.

This property was originally purchased in 1888 by BR Moffett as an investment.  In 1892, Dr. Simpson purchased the property for his wife Frances. It was during this time of ownership that the home assumed much of the present day appearance. The Simpson’s were a very social couple and held many parties in the home. In 1905, the Simpson’s sold the home to W.D. and Byrdee Anderson who was a manager at the Waxahachie Ice Company.  In 1909, the Anderson’s sold the home to a traveling salesman, Early W and Myrtle Rice.  Early loved horticulture and in 1909, the home featured 350 rosebushes in the yard and landscape.

Details

Property ID
465325

4
Bedrooms

2.5
Bathrooms

Square Footage
2780

Lot Size
.207

Year Built
1895

Style
Queen Anne

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