Wednesday, August 26, 2009

INTERIORS

The Ball House has so many original details that make it so unique:

-Original yellow pine floors
-Original front doors with "turn style" door bell
-Enormous detailed crown molding in almost every room
-Transom windows above the doors on the first floor
-A really unique fireplace that stretches through the second floor with openings into the master bedroom and landing






But it has plenty of updates that make it a modern, livable house for a family:

-Stainless appliances, including a Jen Air gas range, Bosch dishwasher, GE Monogram rerigerator and wine chiller.
-Black galaxy granite countertops on all surfaces and island
-Newly refinished bathroom downstairs features corner shower and hex-tile flooring
-New furnace and completely new electrical post-Ike

Make this home your own and enjoy the charm of a historical home with the conveniences of a new one!




Wednesday, May 13, 2009

1007 BALL STREET



3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,722 sqaure feet - $249,000

This East End historical home was built in 1880 by Calvin W. Preston, the first pharmacist and prominent Galveston mason. It is featured in Beasley's Guide to Architecture for Galveston.

The home is a plaque-bearing 1900 Storm Survivor, featuring original hardwood floors and crown molding. The home has been completely updated since Hurricane Ike with new electrical, a fantastic kitchen with stainless restaurant-grade appliances, granite countertops and a built-in wine rack / wine chiller. Private backyard with deck is great for entertaining.

This home is 5 blocks from UTMB, perfect for an individual or family that works for UTMB. It is also walking distance to downtown Galveston, Postoffice street entertainment and numerous parks and gathering spots.

Please contact Liz Rogers at (409) 771-0051 or liz-rogers@hotmail.com for more information or to see this home.