Barklin House sits on slightly less than a half-acre lot. The house is classic Queen Anne, 3667 square feet on two floors, with historic stucco, architectural shingles, and a wrap-around porch. Built circa 1895, significant renovations early 1900's and latest work completed 1993-1998. House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Interior boasts a stunning central hall and 10 fireplaces. First floor: central hallway, parlor, dining room. Owner’s suite: (library/den, bedroom, bath). Cozy sun-room connects kitchen, dining room and laundry-pantry.

 

Second floor: two guest-rooms w/private baths, suite (bedroom, sitting room, full bath), spacious hall, stairway to unfinished attic.

The front yard is deep and boasts two large dogwoods and a massive willow oak. The traditional shrubbery compliments the house, which has heart-pine floors through-out, most window glass original, original hardware, high ceilings (11 foot down, 10 foot up) and two original ceiling fixtures, ten fireplaces with original tile.

 

The rear is a casual garden of various period shrubs, vintage perennials, collectible small trees, an herb garden, raised flower beds and a large productive pecan tree. Arbors, paths and brick borders enhance the setting.

 

The driveway leads to a 22 by 28 foot wooden garage, built 1998 to emulate the historic style of the main house. The interior is finished, has a separate workshop/tool room, and is heated and air-conditioned. French doors open on a 10' wide deck running the length of the structure and overlooking the rear garden.

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