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Thursday, January 13, 2011
725 Depot Street, Jonesborough, TN – $525,000
1877 Italianate
Jonesborough, Tennessee
Dosser Moore Home - in TN oldest Town
$ 525,000
Bedrooms: 5
Full Bath(s): 3
Heated Sq. Ft.: 4800
Stories: 2
Acres: 1.000
MLS #: 297328
Listing #: 7305
* Attic
* Basement
* Turret
* Barn
* Carport
* 12 foot ceilings
* Claw-foot Tub(s)
* Fireplace(s)
* Grand staircase
* Wood floors
* City sewer
* City water supply
* Steam Radiators
* All Brick exterior
* Master bedroom downstairs
* Shingle Roof
This Italianate style red brick home was built in 1877 by James H. Dosser who built several of the still standing landmark homes in Jonesborough, TN. The property is located two blocks from the Historic District and the International
Storytelling Center. Home is on the National Register of Historic Places.
725 Depot Street, Jonesborough, TN – $525,000
This wonderful historic Italianate Victorian style home is honored with the recognition of being on the National Register of Historic Places. Although not currently in the Historic Districts of Jonesborough, it is invited to be included. An Ogee shaped roof, true to the Italianate style, is visible from a distance on the tall brick tower. There are 8 fireplaces with carvings and details reflective of the era. Throughout the home are arched door openings, arched transoms and two beautiful staircases. Please ask to see the attachments which include a floor plan, information about available additional acreage, and virtual/video all included on the website. Built by one of the more prominent builders James H. Dosser in the mid 1800′s, it remains one of the most prestigious homes of its vintage in this area. Shown by appointment only.
Dosser-Moore Home
This Italianate style red brick home was built in 1877 by James H. Dosser who built several of the still standing landmark homes in Jonesborough, TN. The house is located two blocks from the Historic District and the International Storytelling Center and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Although built in the mid 1800’s the house has been very well maintained and is in “move in condition”. There are 8 fireplaces, beautiful ornate radiators, tall arched windows and doorways, hardwood floors, two interior staircases, three full baths, 5 large bedrooms with closets, 12’ ceilings, plus several multipurpose rooms on both levels, a cellar/basement and security system. Some of the largest and oldest trees in Jonesborough are on this property. The house can be purchased with 1 to 3 acres.
An additional adjoining 22 acres are being marketed separately. On the 22 acres are barns, fenced pastures and a small pond - all within walking distance of historic downtown Jonesborough.
This unique well loved and cared for home has been in the Moore Family for the past half century. It speaks to all who enter it of the love and happiness shared within its towering walls. There are over 4,800 sq ft under roof. Tall ceilings, tall windows, unique 3 story tower, and the location with available acreage all make this property a very special home that will continue to be shared with many more generations!
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The locale
Nearby towns include Johnson City, Bristol, Kingsport, Erwin, Asheville, NC Blowing Rock, NC and Banner Elk, NC. The University of ETSU and Quillan Medical School, and the Veterans Hospital are within fives miles. Please contact Gean Watford for virtual tour, floor plan, plat and other listing documents.
Gean Watford is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Tennessee and is affiliated with Century 21 Home Team, 502 E. Jackson Boulevard
Jonesborough, TN 37659 Phone 423-788-0111
Additional information is available at www.GeanWatford.com
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