9727 FM 1371, Chappell Hill, TX 77426 - Washington County

This is your chance to own one of the three remaining "Old South" plantation homes of Chappell Hill, TX. If you love historic charm, then keep reading.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

Built in 1850, the Lockhart Plantation was once a 1000-acre farm ran by 75 slaves in the thriving aristocratic and cultural center of Chappell Hill. The farm had its own blacksmith shop, cotton gin, store and other facilities. The plantation was owned by Dr. John Lockhart and was frequented by Sam Houston himself when he came to Chappell Hill for both business and pleasure.

Today, the home and also the slave quarters have been pristinely maintained and many of its original features and structures remain. It was bought in 1961 and a program of reclamation began on the home and the land. The home was built from hand-cut cedar, pine, ash and black walnut trees from the property. Much of these originals remain in the home today including the original front door and front window panes. Also much of the flooring in the original 5 rooms is original. The Lockhart House was designated a Medallion House by the Texas Historical Commission in 1964.

THE GIST OF IT:

Main House: 1.5 Stories / 3 Bedroom (1 up) / 2.5 Bath (1 up) / Formal Living / Family Room / Enclosed Back Porch / Upstairs Landing/Bonus Room

Guest Home: (original slave quarters) 1 or 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom / Full Kitchen In One Of The Rooms

Huge Inground Pool With Fountains

6 Acres (plus additional 6 acres can be purchased)

Barns/Sheds

INTERIOR FEATURES:

Original Slate Fireplaces In Each Of The 4 Original Downstairs Rooms / Wood Flooring (Some Original) Throughout / Vintage Wood-Plank Ceilings/Walls / Foyer Entry / Vaulted, Beamed Ceiling In Family Room / Bricked-Floor Enclosed Back Porch / Stainless Appliances In Kitchen

EXTERIOR FEATURES:

Ingrained Pool / 4 Fountains Around Grounds / Bricked Front Walk-Way And Front Side Garden/Sitting Areas, Huge, Bricked Back Porch, Original Blacksmith Stone W/ Fountain Created From It / Original Water Well (non working) / Small Barn And Covered Sheds / Mostly Cleared 6 Acres

EXTRAS:

Original Deed Still Remains Framed In Home

Original "Sam Houston Room" Remains Where Sam Houston Slept On Visits

Original French-Door, Gothic Window In Upstairs Front Room Remains

Original Black Walnut Flooring And Trim Work Remains

Property Fenced and Home Fenced In White Wood Fencing

Circular Driveway

Huge Original Trees Remain

Just Off Center Of Chappell Hill On What Was Said To Be Highest Hill In Chappell Hill (at time of building

GREAT IDEA:

Home is perfect for weekend get-a-way but really perfect for bed and breakfast-type business. Washington County boasts numerous festivals year round plus wineries, lavender farms and - of course - bluebonnet season that brings in tourists from all over Texas year round.

Come take a tour through history that stood the test of time and still impresses today!