The Grierson House Under Contract 4-7-10
Jeff Davis County, Fort Davis, Texas
Located in Fort Davis, Texas, close to the foot of Sleeping Lion Mountain is the historic "Grierson House". It was built in 1903 by Harry Grierson, one of four sons of Colonel Benjamin Grierson, the post commander of Fort Davis and the US 10th Cavalry known as the “Buffalo Soldiers”. As an adult, Harry Grierson returned to the family ranch in Fort Davis at the turn-of-the-century he built several homes in Fort Davis. These homes were often rented by other area ranchers as family townhouses during the school year so children didn't have a long distance to travel to attend school. The Grierson House was one of these homes.
Today the Grierson House has been completely renovated for modern living, but the two bedrooms, two and one half baths, 2900 sq.ft home retains the original charm of its Arts and Crafts construction..This home is even listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Architectural details of the period abound including 12-foot ceilings,hardwood doors and windows encasements, hardwood floors, rustic fireplace, built-in closets, shelves and cabinets.
Updates to the home include central heat/ac, replaced plumbing and electric, new roof, a large, fully remodeled kitchen, custom cabinets and countertops and laundry area, enclosed sun porch and back deck. The bathrooms have elegant, "old style" bathtubs and fixtures. There are two bedrooms in the home, one a master suite with a full bath, and a second, guest bedroom with bath.
The exterior stone walls, constructed in 1903, are of locally quarried stone, the same stone used in the officer quarters at the fort thirty years before. The house echoes the solid appearance of the Fort Davis Officer's Row quarters of the 1880’s, where Harry Grierson spent part of his youth. The house sits on 2.3 acre lot almost at the foot of Sleeping Lion Mountain with open views of unusual rock formations and the wide vistas beyond. Even though it is located in the town of Fort Davis, the home has the quiet and secluded feel of the country. The windmill, water storage tank, and carriage house still stand on the property.
Although not a typical King Land & Water listing, the Grierson House is a valuable and unique property that we strongly feel qualifies within our conservation mission statement. If you have ever dreamed of owning a historic, beautiful home, consider the possibilities of this property.
Price
$629,000.00
Contact
Tammy King Broker
King Land & Water, LLC
office 432.426.2024
cell 432.386-3622
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The Grierson House
Living Room
Entry Hall
Master Bathroom
Kitchen