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From: eicnan

2007-08-14 08:17 pm (UTC)

Oh if only I were rich and eccentric, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

From: theverticalbar

2007-08-15 04:35 pm (UTC)

yeah, but for the sheer size of this place, the price isn't bad at all. however, many people in huntsville aren't too fond of the area.

From: petienka

2007-08-14 10:44 pm (UTC)

My dream home, sigh -- as in "only in my dreams"....

From: theverticalbar

2007-08-15 04:36 pm (UTC)

haha yeah, same here.

From: raven_

2007-08-14 11:19 pm (UTC)

Wow - that's amazing. Thank you SO much for documenting and sharing.

From: bklynwebgrrl

2007-08-15 12:34 am (UTC)

that's a real find... lots of original detail

From: theverticalbar

2007-08-15 04:36 pm (UTC)

oh i know! it's absolutely fabulous. and to think it was built by hand...way before machines.

From: spaceagetiki

2007-08-15 02:32 am (UTC)

This is spooky and breaktakingly beautiful and strange...thank you so much for sharing this. Where is it, and what is it selling for?

From: theverticalbar

2007-08-15 04:38 pm (UTC)

to date, unfortunately, there have been no ghost sightings :(



it's located in huntsville, alabama and only selling for $369,900...and for 23,000 square feet of living space, it's not bad at all. it's been foreclosed upon, so the price is only set at what's owed.

From: corsetkitten

2007-08-15 03:10 am (UTC)

I've been looking to restore a Victorian (although this one is quite a bit bigger than I am looking for). I am in Georgia so it wouldn't be hard to go see it. What is the list price and location?

From: theverticalbar

2007-08-15 04:41 pm (UTC)

yes, this is a queen anne at it's finest (or would be finest after renos)



it's located in huntsville, alabama. what part of georgia are located in? i was born in savannah :) i love it there.



the price of the house is only $369,900. for 23,000 square feet that price isn't bad at all. it was foreclosed upon, so that's what the bank lacks from the previous mortgage. heck, if you do make it this way, let me know cause i'm a realtor, so i can show it to you :)

From: caitydidit

2007-08-15 08:15 am (UTC)

wow that sure is an amazing house, and probably (at least from what i can see) wouldnt be that hard to restore, you should defently do an update on what happens to it! im in love with all the fireplaces and wallpapers!

From: theverticalbar

2007-08-15 04:44 pm (UTC)

it'll be a nail bitter for all of us involved in the historic party here in huntsville. we're trying to find a way to make sure nothing bad happens to this house. i will update as soon as i know something :)

From: black_doll

2007-08-15 12:43 pm (UTC)

I love all the little detail pics you took. Great house!

From: theverticalbar

2007-08-15 04:45 pm (UTC)

thank you :) and yes, it's truly a gem

From: emma_rising

2007-08-15 02:01 pm (UTC)

Wow. Getting to the turret through the bedroom closet - that's like something I dream about!

From: theverticalbar

2007-08-15 04:45 pm (UTC)

i know!!! and the house has sort of secret passageways with the servants' stairs and such...oh it's so great!

From: jinxed828

2007-08-15 06:52 pm (UTC)

OMG, absolutely gorgeous! It would be ashame if something happened to it. You don't see many houses like this anymore.

From: corsetkitten

2007-08-16 11:20 pm (UTC)

Hi again!



My husband and I would like to come view the house. Email me at airyn@hotmail.com so we can exchange numbers (if you would still like to show it to us). Let me know one way or the other though, because we are considering driving out tomorrow.

From: barkdust

2007-08-23 09:40 pm (UTC)

A turret!



Oh, I've always wanted a turret.

From: (Anonymous)

2007-08-25 08:45 pm (UTC)

Very Cool House! I went to a dozen or so "Plato's Retreat" type parties at this house when I was in high school and college. This house definitely has an interesting history.



Most likely, a developer will gut the house for the fixtures, floors, and mouldings, in addition to all the copper, and raze it. I'm not sure if a buyer could recupe all the renovation costs if they were to go the B&B route. How is the property zoned? Residential? Light commercial? Industrial? It's like Brad Pitt's house on Paper Street.



Those parties, though. Wow! Who woulda thought that young adults were having those kinds of parties in HSV?!? Those were swingin' times and that was a great house for our activities!

From: theverticalbar

2007-08-26 01:21 am (UTC)

Re: Very Cool House! apparently, the purchasers that have written a contract on the house plan to turn it into an antique store!



From: iwuvurbf

2007-08-28 06:02 pm (UTC)

Oh my gosh,



IN-CRED-IBLE.

Wow.



Too big for me...but definately inspirational.

From: (Anonymous)

2007-08-29 04:33 am (UTC)

House Sold House has been sold and closed yesterday. More details email superjt2@yahoo.com

From: (Anonymous)

2007-11-05 05:19 am (UTC)

Re: House Sold I saw this lovely old house when it was on the market two or three years ago. It was listed just under half a mil then. There were several tenants as well as the owner living there. So full of stuff you could hardly see the details, but the character still shone thru. I have heard many stories over the years; everything from a body found in the house during the 70s when it had been abandoned & great parties held by the former owners. When we saw it, the owners were divorcing and needing to sell. All of the original lighting was gone; I am sure many years ago, and the owners then were planning to take all the very fine crystal chandeliers that they had hung. The ballroom was stunning. My husband's favorite place was the cellar. Huge amount of space there.



I am glad this place has been sold finally. Hope the new owners have the means and wherewithall to do what needs to be done to get it right again. An estimate from a local contractor who does historic preservation here in Huntsville came in at approximately a million to fix it up. Heck, the new owners should just put him on lifelong retainer!