Are you passionate about preserving history? Does a charming old house warm your heart? Are you ready to make a home truly your own? Do you need ample space for a large family? We have the perfect property for you!
**Property Details:**
- **4 Bedrooms**
- **1 Bathroom**
- **2,700 Square Feet**
- **1,400 Square Feet Unfinished Basement**
- **New PEX Plumbing Throughout**
- **Updated Electrical Outlets & Breakers**
- **New Kitchen Roof (2021)**
- **New Garage Roof (2022)**
- **20x40 Concrete Floor Detached Garage**
- **Pole Barn and Three Additional Storage Sheds**
- **0.74 Acres, Fenced on Three Sides**
- **Survey Completed (2021)**
Own a piece of history in Old Castlewood. The original section of this home is believed to date back to 1890, with several additions made over the years.
Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, a dining room, four bedrooms (one is a pass-through), a study (currently used as a bedroom), and a bathroom (with the potential to add another). The home offers 2,700 square feet of living space and a 1,400-square-foot unfinished basement. Although it requires some TLC, it presents an incredible opportunity to truly make it your own, just as we have.
Enjoy comfort year-round with two packaged central air conditioning units and heat pumps, electric baseboard heating in the kitchen, and a fuel oil furnace. In 2024, mini-split HVAC units were added to the bedrooms, den, kitchen, and office.
The expansive (24x40) concrete-floored garage can accommodate up to four cars (currently used for our business), in addition to a sizable pole barn suitable for two cars or equipment storage. There’s also a single metal storage building and a two-story structure with access from the road and yard.
The property spans 0.74 acres and is fenced on the sides and back. Our family currently resides in the home while managing businesses from the garage.
We are selling in search of a larger tract of land to accommodate our plans for business expansion and to provide our children with their own homes. Being a family of seven, this house has served us well. It is move-in ready and can be lived in as-is, or you may choose to continue remodeling and upgrading it as we have.
At over 130 years old, the home boasts beautiful characteristics typical of historic residences. Buyers should keep in mind reasonable expectations regarding the condition of a structure with such rich history. The house is situated on a quiet dead-end street with only seven homes, four of which are occupied. The neighbors form a close-knit and supportive community, always looking out for one another.
The lower road at the back of the property offers thoroughfare access, located just two doors down from the Fort Gibson Methodist Church and Fort Gibson Masonic Lodge. Just around the corner lies Winchester Street, home to the band “49 Winchester.” Be sure to check out their YouTube video for the song "49 Winchester, Russell County Line" featuring stunning aerial footage of the area, including the church and lodge.
The location is perfect, with quick access to the Clinch River for canoeing. Please note, due to the home's age, it is being sold AS IS.
We do not offer rent-to-own or owner financing.
**Travel Times:**
- 35 Minutes to Abingdon
- 20 Minutes to Lebanon
- 25 Minutes to Norton
For more information, feel free to message or call us at 336-380-3088 or 276-738-1008.
We purchased this home in 2021 after relocating from North Carolina. The house had been vacant for several years prior to our ownership and needed extensive repairs, with the property overgrown and littered with trash. Before moving in, we replaced the plumbing, electrical systems, and water lines. Over time, we've also replaced the roofing, installed HVAC units, and upgraded various rooms. We continue to actively enhance the property.
Two Story Home Layout
Upon purchase, we traced each wire in the basement, inspecting and replacing any necessary wiring. We then replaced and labeled the breakers, ensuring that all wiring was properly secured in the joists. Additionally, all outlets and switches were replaced with new ones.
The home initially had a used HVAC system that was inspected by Starnes. During the inspection, we discovered that the unit was too small for the home and had not been installed correctly. We removed the entire unit, including the ductwork and trunk line, and installed a forced air oil-fired furnace along with all new ductwork and trunk line. There are also two electric baseboard heaters in the kitchen. Later, we added two package units for air conditioning. In 2024, we have focused on incorporating mini-split A/C heat pumps into most of the rooms. These units effectively heat and cool individual spaces and are highly energy efficient.
Before moving into the home, we needed to replace all the water lines. The lines running from the water meter throughout the house have been completely upgraded. We installed regulators and gauges on the incoming lines as required by Russell County PSA, due to high pressure from the meter. All the lines are new PEX, along with corresponding fittings. Additionally, two 40-gallon electric hot water heaters were installed in 2021, along with a pressure tank.
The septic lines were not replaced but have been upgraded as needed. There is a Polylok Effluent Filter on the septic tank as well as a Tuf-Tite Distrubution Box for septic lines.
Roofing repairs were necessary on several structures.
In December 2021, the kitchen & porch roof was upgraded with architectural shingles, and any soft plywood was replaced.
In March 2022, we addressed damage caused by a fallen tree on the garage. We repaired the rafters, replaced the plywood, and re-shingled the entire roof with architectural shingles.
As of May 2024, the metal roofing on the front portion of the house has been replaced. However, the contractor did not complete the work on the remaining section of the roof on the back side, which may either need replacement or sealing with tar, though it is currently not leaking.
The house, which is over 130 years old, shows its age with sagging and creaking floors, as well as uneven surfaces and some "soft" spots—attributes that contribute to its unique character.
To enhance stability, we decided to add supports to the underside of the home, which has significantly improved its structural integrity.
There are areas in the brick outer perimeter wall that require repairs. However, following an inspection by a licensed company (JES Foundation Repair), we have confirmed that this perimeter wall is not load-bearing.
Some windows are newer, while others are original, and a few will require replacement.
Several bedroom windows have suffered seal failure, resulting in cloudiness. Additionally, three windows are broken and will need to be replaced eventually. We have replaced windows in two of the bedrooms and on the stair landing so far.
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