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  • 5 bedrooms
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This grand 1900 Victorian home is
rich in history, uncommon design,
and craftsmanship. The builder
and original owner, Gid Alexander,
was a timber merchant with access
to the finest lumber, choosing
yellow poplar for this Kentucky
Heritage Council Landmark Home.
In 1898, Mr. Alexander saw a photo
in Nashville of a home of this
design that had recently been built
in England. Upon his return to
Kentucky, he cut timber and sent it
down the Cumberland River on a
barge to a Nashville mill for the
unique, custom woodwork that
makes this home such a cherished
and admired landmark. The same
profiles of hand carved trim are
combined throughout the home to
create unique millwork designs in
each room, including the dramatic
diamond pattern trim that defines
the showcase two story foyer. The
silent butler from the original
kitchen to the dining room is used
today as a display space . The
stone foundation, all walks, and
fireplaces for the home were hand
hewn from a hill near the home. A
unique design feature of this 7
bedroom 2 bath home is that the
floor plans of the first and second
floors are identical, with tall floor
to ceiling windows forming
architectural bays in many rooms.
Each door leading into a hall or to
the outside, boasts an elegant,
original transom, once used for
ventilation in summer months. The
first floor now has two-zone
central heat and air. The home
retains its original stained glass
windows and front door. Original
hardwood floors and ceilings, and
several original chandeliers,
remain in place throughout the
home. Hand hewn ceiling beams in
the den and brick fireplaces in the
living room and den add to the
charm of this home. A cupola,
accessed from a third floor space,
sits atop this grand home and
grabs the attention of passersby
from a distance. The
craftsmanship of the front
wraparound porch, cut stone
underpinning, mature shade trees
and the trickling sound of the
nearby creek all beckon you to
enter and explore this charming,
grand home from another era. This
historic home, purchased by the
owner in 1964 from a family
member, has been publicized in
newspaper articles and books, and
featured in TV segments, with
Avon modeling a fragrance bottle
after the home. The owner and his
sister were born in this home. Two
of the owner`s daughters held their
weddings against this stunning,
historic backdrop. Folklore holds
that stagecoach travelers were
often welcomed in for short respite
or a meal. Some who love this
home envision second floor
renovations for a spectacular B&B
for visitors to nearby Dale Hollow
lake. Home is sold As Is Where Is.
Some furniture, not all of the
furniture shown in photos, included
in the sale. Call today to schedule a
showing of one of Kentucky`s most
treasured historic properties.

Property Information:

$375,000, 7 bd, 2 ba, 3,812 sqft

Waterview Cut Off, Burkesville,
KY 42717
This grand 1900 Victorian home is
rich in history, uncommon design,
and craftsmanship. The builder
and original owner, Gid Alexander,
was a timber merchant with access
to the finest lumber, choosing
yellow poplar for this Kentucky
Heritage Council Landmark Home.
In 1898, Mr. Alexander saw a photo
in Nashville of a home of...
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