209SouthCaveSt Tuscumbia AL 35674, $850,000
Historic Locust Hill in Tuscumba, AL, has developed into a glamorous event center, with spacious areas for entertaining and a dream of a caterer's kitchen
Historic Locust Hill in Tuscumba, AL, has developed into a glamorous event center, with spacious areas for entertaining and a dream of a caterer's kitchen
Chandelier in seond parlour
The second parlour is as handsomely appointed as the first with its crown molding and baseboards
The second parlour is as handsomely appointed as the first with its crown molding and baseboards
Sunporch back
The back of the sunporch opens onto an ancient, handmade brick patio
The back of the sunporch opens onto an ancient, handmade brick patio
Bar
The long bar has an opening to the porch and a special rack for glassware
The long bar has an opening to the porch and a special rack for glassware
Pocket Doors
Full sized pocket doors separate the front and back parlours
Full sized pocket doors separate the front and back parlours
Back parlour
The back parlour can be rearranged to accomodate several round dining tables
The back parlour can be rearranged to accomodate several round dining tables
Front of home
Great big front, behind photo is gated entry and fully cross fenced
Great big front, behind photo is gated entry and fully cross fenced
Front parlour corner
There's room in the front parlour for a grand piano, should the new owners want to install one.
There's room in the front parlour for a grand piano, should the new owners want to install one.
Clawfoot tub
A bit of whimsy in the garden -- an unplumbed clawfoot tub
A bit of whimsy in the garden -- an unplumbed clawfoot tub
Front parlour corner
The 20'X20' main rooms with their tall ceilings easily accomodate massive furniture
The 20'X20' main rooms with their tall ceilings easily accomodate massive furniture
Combo kitchen and keeping room
Exposed brick walls add coziness to the keeping room with looks out into the back yard
Exposed brick walls add coziness to the keeping room with looks out into the back yard
Informal family room
The oversized entertainment center hides all the electronics that a homeowner might need
The oversized entertainment center hides all the electronics that a homeowner might need
Entry way
A wide entry hall welcomes all guests to historic Locust Hill
A wide entry hall welcomes all guests to historic Locust Hill
Second parlour fireplace
Every room at Locust Hill features a fireplace except the dining room, and each is unique to the room
Every room at Locust Hill features a fireplace except the dining room, and each is unique to the room
Gourmet kitchen
The gourmet kitchen has everything to please the most discerning chef
The gourmet kitchen has everything to please the most discerning chef
Master bedroom
The fireplace in the master bedroom is the focal point of the room
The fireplace in the master bedroom is the focal point of the room
Dinng room
The formal dining room is easily reached from the gourmet kitchen
The formal dining room is easily reached from the gourmet kitchen
French doors
Traditionally the most used doors at Locust Hill were those French doors that opened onto the small side porch
Traditionally the most used doors at Locust Hill were those French doors that opened onto the small side porch
Formal garden
In the tradition of Locust Hill, there a gravel pathed formal garden centered with a new fountain
In the tradition of Locust Hill, there a gravel pathed formal garden centered with a new fountain
Side porch
The shady side porch is an excellent place for a quiet morning cup of coffee
The shady side porch is an excellent place for a quiet morning cup of coffee
Double front doors
These solid oak recently refinished doors provide a handsome welcome
These solid oak recently refinished doors provide a handsome welcome
Front yard
The owners have taken great care to install wonderful landscaping that helps restore Locust Hill to its former glory
The owners have taken great care to install wonderful landscaping that helps restore Locust Hill to its former glory
Sitting area in poolhouse
For those enjoying the lap pool, there is a sitting area with its own kitchenette
For those enjoying the lap pool, there is a sitting area with its own kitchenette
Sunporch
The skylit sunroom has a new marble floor and a wall of windows that look into the back yard
The skylit sunroom has a new marble floor and a wall of windows that look into the back yard
Master bedroom
A handsome king sized bed is perfectly in place in the 20'by20' master bedroom
A handsome king sized bed is perfectly in place in the 20'by20' master bedroom
Master bedroom
Lovely side chests flank the king sized bed with custom fittings.
Lovely side chests flank the king sized bed with custom fittings.
Master bedroom
Sconces and equisitely framed mirror add beauty to the master bedroom
Sconces and equisitely framed mirror add beauty to the master bedroom
Pool house
New to the property, there's a poolhouse with a living room/kitchenette area and a pair a toilet areas for ladies and men
New to the property, there's a poolhouse with a living room/kitchenette area and a pair a toilet areas for ladies and men
Bar
A caterer would be delighted with this long bar and its door onto the side porch
A caterer would be delighted with this long bar and its door onto the side porch
Side porch
The wicker on the side porch invites everyone to sit and stop a while.
The wicker on the side porch invites everyone to sit and stop a while.
Side porch
The stunning Victorian porch wraps the Georgian brick in glamour
The stunning Victorian porch wraps the Georgian brick in glamour
Dining room
One of a pair of matching buffets in the dining room
One of a pair of matching buffets in the dining room
Mirrored stair
The stairs to the upper floors have mirrors along one side -- not original to the house which was a product of careful labour
The stairs to the upper floors have mirrors along one side -- not original to the house which was a product of careful labour
Storage building and garage
One of the oldest buildings in Tuscumbia the 2 car garage/storage area was once a barn
One of the oldest buildings in Tuscumbia the 2 car garage/storage area was once a barn
Master bedroom
Entertainment center in master bedroom sits beside the fireplace
Entertainment center in master bedroom sits beside the fireplace
Guest bedroom
The fireplace in the guest bedroom is one of the simplest and lest adorned in the house.
The fireplace in the guest bedroom is one of the simplest and lest adorned in the house.
Upstairs storage
A previous owner added a wall of cedar lined storage units in the upstairs landing
A previous owner added a wall of cedar lined storage units in the upstairs landing
Ladies' room in poolhouse
Like the men's room, the ladies room has severl stalls and double lavatories
Like the men's room, the ladies room has severl stalls and double lavatories
Vanity in master bath
The masterbath has sconces, a big mirror and a tall vanity.
The masterbath has sconces, a big mirror and a tall vanity.
Dining room
The formal dining room has a wall of windows with plantation shutters
The formal dining room has a wall of windows with plantation shutters
Historic Locust Hill in Tuscumba, AL, has developed into a glamorous event center, with spacious areas for entertaining and a dream of a caterer's kitchen
Property Highlights
- Historic Event Center in Historic Tuscumbia
- Property Comprises Nearly a Full City Block
- Classic Brick Georgian with East Lake Victorian Porch
- Gourmet Kitchen is Popular with Event Caterers
- Fully Furnished House with Bed and Breakfast Potential
- 1828 Brick House with Thirteen Inch Thick Walls
- PoolHouse Adds to the Versatility of Historic Property
Property Description
Locust Hill, built in 1828, originally had about 5000 square feet on two floors. Today with the addition of a poolhouse, there's more square footage available. The house has become a much-sought-after event center with bookings that extend into April, 2008. Because the elegant furnishings are so integral to the atmosphere of the house, the owners have elected to sell the house and all its contents for one price. Locust Hill has become a businss that will only become more profitable as time goes by. . .For Sale
$850,000
MLS#: 359471
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2.5
Front parlor:
20'X20'
Back parlor:
20'X20'
Informal parlor:
20'X20'
Formal dining:
20'X20'
Gourmet kitchen:
20'X40' with granite countertops
Pantry:
brick walled
Laundry room:
with frosted glass door
Bar:
with outside entrance
Foyer:
40' X 16'
Master bedroom:
20'X20' with dressing room
Master bath:
with clawfoot tub, tile shower
Guest bedroom:
20'X20' with fireplace
Guest bedroom:
20'X20' with fireplace
Landing:
with sitting area
Sunporch:
with marble and skylights
Poolhouse:
kitchenette, rec room, ladies' room and men's rooms
Lap pool:
new
Formal garden:
with fountain, gravel paths
L shaped porch:
Wraps the house
