This magnificent home is on the National Historic Register in the post-civil-war town of Lynnville, Tennessee. Lynnville is located centrally between Nashville, TN (45 min drive) and Huntsville, AL (45min drive)and is in close proximity to several other surrounding metropolitan areas offering great shopping, dining and entertainment (within 20 min). This is a great location for feeling "away from it all" while having all the conveniences of city-life just a few miles down the road and I-65 just 7 miles away. Throughout this grand, yet welcoming and very charming home, you will find beautiful features original to the home such as heart-of-red-pine wood floors, 9 fireplaces with original glazed tile hearths and antique hardwood mantles, unique transoms, and the original bubbled-glass windows. Wide baseboards, ornate door frames, 10ft ceilings and many antique light fixtures throughout the house add to the extraordinary charm of this historic home. This home boasts large rooms throughout and also includes ample storage and closet space. Kitchen has abundant cabinet space, beautiful granite countertops, fireplace and beadboard ceiling. Great Room has fireplace and painted wood-board walls. Den/Office has fireplace and built in china cabinet/bookcase. Formal living room and dining room each have fireplace and a built-in, floor-to-ceiling silver cabinet in dining room. A large entryway from front door to back is highlighted by a fabulous antique fixture and beautiful hardwood staircase and plenty of room for sitting areas. 1st story full bath has tub-shower combo, toilet and pedestal sink. 2nd story bath has fireplace, tub-shower combo, toilet, double vanity, 2 walk-in closets, linen closet and large floor space. Each of the 2nd story bedrooms has fireplaces, closets and large floor space. 2nd story foyer is large and offers ample sitting space and access to the 3rd floor by way of another beautiful hardwood staircase. 3rd story is finished and is excellent storage or living space. The entire exterior of this house was recently restored with cypress wood siding in keeping with the original design and materials used. The house also has a new steel roof. The landscaping of this home has been done in a beautiful, natural, garden style and is magnificent, especially when everything is in bloom. The grounds of this home include a large goldfish pond with waterfall, picket fences and gates, stone walkways, brick courtyards, brick sidewalks, 3 spacious and welcoming porches, the original smokehouse and a large 2-story building that also serves as a 1-car garage plus ample storage space. Additional features of this home are satellite television, a burglar alarm system, a central vacuum system, central heat and air throughout the home, and an underground fruit/storm cellar. Most window treatments will stay with the home as they have been specifically designed for the windows in this house. This home is truly more amazing than words could describe. It has been well cared for and very tastefully updated. It has the look of a grand old home but the feeling of being "right at home".
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