1607 Depot St, New Market, TN 37820 - Jefferson County

ONLINE ONLY REAL ESTATE AUCTION | BIDDING BEGINS TO CLOSE: Friday, February 21st at 12PM - Noon (ET) | OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, February 19th from 2-4PM (ET) | Step into a piece of Jefferson County history with this magnificent 1850s brick residence, originally built as a hotel in the heart of New Market. This stately 2-story home offers over 4,700 square feet of living space and stands ready for its next chapter of restoration. Modern updates include newer windows throughout, seamlessly blending historical charm with contemporary comfort. The gorgeous home features 11 fireplaces and many large rooms for bedrooms or use as desired. The grand main level showcases the property's historic hotel origins, featuring an impressive entrance foyer with two staircases leading upstairs. Rich with period details, you'll discover five elegant fireplaces on this floor alone, each adding character to the formal spaces. Two generous parlor rooms flank the home, both with exterior doors to the front and one offering access to an intimate covered porch and the other to the large covered side porch. A distinguished office complete with built-in bookcases and access to a sweeping covered side porch, adjoining a comfortable den with access to the covered side porch and rear parlor room. The spacious kitchen retains charming historical elements, including a unique pass-through window and built-in china cabinet, alongside its own fireplace. The formal dining room epitomizes historic elegance with its own fireplace and door leading to a quaint covered porch—perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The main level is completed by a full bathroom and a generous laundry/utility room. Ascending to the second floor, you'll find a layout that reflects the home's grand heritage. A charming balcony porch graces the front of the home, offering a perfect vantage point for enjoying morning air or evening sunsets. The upper level features an impressive oversized room with its own fireplace, connecting to a large bedroom that also boasts a fireplace. A cozy office space includes yet another fireplace, speaking to the home's historic heating system. The floor is completed by an additional large bedroom featuring its own fireplace, a generous walk-in closet, and supplementary closet. The full bathroom on this level showcases period-appropriate fixtures, including an elegant Tennessee marble sink and a classic claw foot cast iron tub. A detached garage/storage building offers additional versatility to this unique property. This remarkable piece of New Market heritage presents an exceptional opportunity for the discerning buyer to restore a significant piece of Jefferson County history to its original splendor. Don't miss the chance to own this architectural treasure that tells the story of New Market's past while offering the potential for an extraordinary future home.

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