505 S Line St, Jefferson, TX 75657

This 1902 crafted historic home is in the heart of charming pre-Civil war Jefferson’s historic district. Jefferson is located only a short drive from Caddo Lake and Lake of the Pines with many recreational amenities, less than an hour drive from public air or train transportation, Veteran and Public Major Medical facilities. Jefferson hosts several tourism festivals throughout the year and golf carts are permitted for travel within the city limits. A small private airport is nearby with private plane or helicopter storage. Jefferson is a quiet, quaint, community with excellent schools and great retirement benefits. This historic home constructed in 1902 by skilled craftsmen comes with a historic narrative of its history and has been featured during historical home tours. A dual entry into the home is approached from the sweeping grand brick staircase on Line street up to the deep front porch with views of the historic 1862 Methodist church steeple, lounging on the front porch offers a spectacular area for watching fireworks displays or chatting with neighbors who frequently pass by walking or jogging. The rear entry from Bridge street is onto a curving sidewalk connected to the garage with ADA access through the sunroom French doors. The sunroom is bathed in natural light from three directions offering the perfect casual area for morning coffee watching the fauna unfold, winding the day down, or nurturing your favorite indoor hobby. The home’s construction has been upgraded featuring modernized Electric, natural gas, sewage and water utilities, foundation, gutters and insulation. The exterior of the home is completely fenced on all sides and includes a flagstone patio under a tulip tree along with lush native landscaping, a bulb garden, other flowering understory trees and towering pecan trees. Entering the home from the front entry guests are enchanted with the soaring 12 foot ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, detailed moldings and sun drenched interiors. The kitchen is bathed in sunlight from soaring windows featuring stained glass, immense cabinet storage, composite marble countertops, bead-board backsplashes and a gourmet sink. Appliances included are a glass top range, microwave, new high-efficiency dishwasher, disposal and side-by-side refrigerator. The master bedroom includes a large sitting, walk-in closet and connects to the sun room creating a private retreat. Master bath features over-sized tiled shower, separate his and her vanity areas, and linen closet. The large dining room features a beautiful crystal chandelier, and soaring windows. Two large guest rooms are bathed with sunlight from antique wavy glass windows. Guest bath features a ceramic tile tub/shower combo. Laundry room includes washer and dryer appliances and features a sink, pantry storage and space for freezer or sewing area. The oversized two car garage with attached workshop/storage area incudes an additional electric service panel, electric garage doors and floored attic storage. This historic home is within walking distance to historic Jefferson's delightful boutique restaurants, retail stores, Carnegie Library, churches, parks and downtown festivals. The home is only a half block from one historic park with gazebo, picnic area and children’s playground.