Description
Come see this beautiful classic Greek revival colonial home that has so much history and secrets to tell. Built in 1908 by Thomas Charles Barret on family land, this home is situated on a 2.97 acre lot. The home was designed by John Y. Snyder and the general contractor was Garson Brothers. This home features 6 large fluted Corinthian columns with 1st & 2nd floor covered verandas. To accommodate dancing, the 1st floor is floored with narrow strips of bird's eye maple. Openings to library, parlor and dining room are large. Upon entering the home, the beautiful stairway of golden oak, flanked on both sides by oak columns, supports an arched ceiling beam. At rear landing, are 3 large intricately designed colored art-glass windows. Library is beamed-ceiling with a massive golden-oak mantle & fireplace. The front gardens, gazebo, & expansive porch beckon visitors to relax and admire the majestic oaks. Behind main home is a guest house with a kitchenette, bathroom & living area.
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6BEDS
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2.98ACRES
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3BATHS
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01/2 BATHS
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6,276SQFT
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$135$/SQFT
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Description
Come see this beautiful classic Greek revival colonial home that has so much history and secrets to tell. Built in 1908 by Thomas Charles Barret on family land, this home is situated on a 2.97 acre lot. The home was designed by John Y. Snyder and the general contractor was Garson Brothers. This home features 6 large fluted Corinthian columns with 1st & 2nd floor covered verandas. To accommodate dancing, the 1st floor is floored with narrow strips of bird's eye maple. Openings to library, parlor and dining room are large. Upon entering the home, the beautiful stairway of golden oak, flanked on both sides by oak columns, supports an arched ceiling beam. At rear landing, are 3 large intricately designed colored art-glass windows. Library is beamed-ceiling with a massive golden-oak mantle & fireplace. The front gardens, gazebo, & expansive porch beckon visitors to relax and admire the majestic oaks. Behind main home is a guest house with a kitchenette, bathroom & living area.
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