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What a unique opportunity to own a piece of Lee County history. This home, one of the oldest homes in Giddings, built in 1874, was originally located near downtown Giddings, Texas, was used by prominent physician Dr. W. E. York, who delivered over 2,000 babies. Dr. Yorks family produced many local and state officials. Their home was later donated and moved to its second location and it housed the Lee County Museum for many years. Recently, the home was moved to its present location and underwent a thorough and complete antique restoration about 3 years ago. The home features an inviting covered front porch, a grand center dog run style entry, beautiful wooden floors throughout, wood and glass transoms above doors, four masonry fireplaces with wooden mantles, wide baseboards and custom door and window millwork and original and time era lighting fixtures throughout. The home also features ...
What a unique opportunity to own a piece of Lee County history. This home, one of the oldest homes in Giddings, built in 1874, was originally located near downtown Giddings, Texas, was used by prominent physician Dr. W. E. York, who delivered over 2,000 babies. Dr. Yorks family produced many local and state officials. Their home was later donated and moved to its second location and it housed the Lee County Museum for many years. Recently, the home was moved to its present location and underwent a thorough and complete antique restoration about 3 years ago. The home features an inviting covered front porch, a grand center dog run style entry, beautiful wooden floors throughout, wood and glass transoms above doors, four masonry fireplaces with wooden mantles, wide baseboards and custom door and window millwork and original and time era lighting fixtures throughout. The home also features modern conveniences including dual zoned central heating and cooling systems, ceiling fans, sprayed foam roof and floor insulation, upgraded bathrooms, indoor utility area and modern kitchen amenities. Other notable features include handicap access, a detached two car garage with front and back electric garage door openers, in ground irrigation system and custom concrete and vinyl privacy fence. This property is located at the corner of East Hempstead and South Orange streets near other historic homes and has a commercial zoning. It is well suited for a variety of uses including residential, commercial office and retail. The owner has recently used it as his local law office.
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From the intersection of highway 290 and highway 77 in downtown Giddings, Texas, Travel East on Hwy 290 for 7 blocks to traffic light at FM 141 (Orange Street) and Hwy 290. Turn Right and travel South on Orange Street for 1 block to subject on Left at intersection of Orange and Hempstead Streets.
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