Boland

Description:

This amazing house has it ALL! Originally built in 1820 by Col. McRae (his portrait hangs in Bluff Hall), over the years this home has been transformed into a gorgeous Southern Living plantation home on 3 acres in Gallion with all the amenities you can dream of! (11 additional acres joining the property are available as well.) This exquisite home has been completely renovated and is 4,500 sq. ft, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, has 7 functional wood burning fireplaces and an impeccable kitchen! This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Major renovations in 2002: new foundation, all new plumbing and wiring, new insulation throughout the historic home, new storm windows on the exterior (the interior windows are the original wavy glass windows which have been professionally updated), 2 new HVAC units, and new roof. Also, in 2002 the current kitchen was renovated, 2.5 bathrooms and back deck were added along with a mud room and large laundry room. Downstairs features a family living area, study, dining room, master suite and custom kitchen all with 10- 11.5 foot ceilings. Also downstairs is a half bath, 5 working fireplaces, mud room, & laundry room with heart pine floors throughout. The kitchen is a chefs dream! It features gorgeous custom cabinets, heart pine countertops, copper farm sink, all stainless steel appliances, five-eye gas burners with oversized oven, walk in pantry, eat-in breakfast area overlooking a fireplace and family sitting area. Master suite includes a sitting area, fireplace and exquisite custom bath. Bathroom has an antique claw-foot tub, his & hers vanities, tiled shower and his & hers walk-in closets. What an extraordinary, peaceful retreat! Excellent built-ins in the mudroom to store muddy boots, jackets and back-packs. The laundry room is just off the mudroom and has tons of shelving for storage and room for a second refrigerator! Upstairs features 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting area and a second story front porch. Upstairs flooring is heart pine and bathrooms are tiled floors with a tub & tiled showers and single vanity. Exterior features a lovely white wood siding. Eleven additional acres are available. The yard is very shady and private. The semi-circle drive and big beautiful trees framing the large plantation home looks like something out of Southern Living. It has a grand 2 story front porch- perfect for your hanging ferns, rocking chairs and southern swing. The large back deck is perfect for entertaining and family living. It has well water (with a new pump), city water is optional and septic. This home has recently undergone 20 year termite treatment and is bonded. Acerage: home is on 3 acres. Additional 11 acres available for sale as well.