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The floor plan includes 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, 3 levels of updated space with many antique features including lighting, hardware. On the main floor, Grand Foyer with Suspended Spiraling Staircase, Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Master Bedroom and Bath, and the Kitchen and Laundry Room. On the second level, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Guest Quarters (former servant quarters) and a sitting area. 3rd level features a large bonus room which could be used for multiple purposes. A wooden replica train track is suspended from the ceiling and runs around the entire room, making an complete loop. A very cool feature! Throughout the home you will find 10 ft and 11ft ceilings, large towering 9ft doorways, and 18' - 24' signature trim and crown molding. The home is spectacular in every regard.

Bonus features of the home to remain with the next owners additionally include: 9'ft Eastlake Mirror Circa 1860's - 1880's with beautiful signature wooden carvings is attached to the wall in the grand entry. Beautiful Circa 1860's - 1880's Square Grand Piano (original to the home) and as previously mentioned, the train track upstairs, all you need is the train and transformer. On the exterior, in the side yard, stands a true American treasure. A 280+ year old fully developed white oak tree said to be the 2nd oldest documented tree in the state. A beautiful piece of history to accent this historic American marvel at 767 Pikeview in Dresden, TN. Don't miss out on a truly unique opportunity to own a Historic Antebellum Mansion in marvelous condition would make a great purchase for a historic home enthusiast, or a delightful Bed and Breakfast.

About Dresden, Tennessee

Dresden serves as the county seat of Weakley County, and is located in the northwest corner of the State. Dresden is 121 miles northeast of Memphis, 65 miles east of the Mississippi River and 130 miles west of Nashville. The community is located about midway between Chicago and New Orleans.

Dresden was incorporated in 1825. Weakley County was established October 21, 1823, from lands ceded by the Chickasaw Indians, and was named for Colonel Robert Weakley, who was speaker of the State Senate. Dresden was named for the birthplace of Means Warner’s father, which was Dresden, Germany. Mr. Warner was one of the first settlers in this area. The courthouse, built in 1854, was destroyed by fire in 1947.
The present courthouse was created in 1949 at a cost of three-quarters of a million dollars. The first major industries to locate in Dresden were Bay Bee Shoe Company in 1948 and the Dresden Manufacturing Company in 1949.
The land is rolling, with an average elevation above mean sea level of 417 feet. All industrial sites are suitable for immediate construction, as the terrain is generally level with good drainage.

Dresden is the home of Tennessee’s 46th Governor, Ned Ray McWherter, who held the office of the State’s top leader from January 17, 1987 to January 1995. Born in the nearby community of Palmersville, also located in Weakley County, Governor McWherter encouraged industrial growth in the State. Many of his goals centered on providing a good business climate, a cooperative working environment, and a modem transportation network for business and industry as well as for all Tennesseans.

The community seeks new industry, has a cooperative municipal government and citizenry, which maintains a sound business climate that is receptive to business. Additionally the community believes in and encourages the free enterprise system, has a realistic tax structure, and encourages good labor management relations.

Seller Improvements

Sellers have absolutely poured their hearts out-into restoring and preserving this home, but without compromising the historical integrity. Remodel or update projects which the current owners have completed include: Remodel of the Kitchen with new Solid Oak Cabinetry, Mexican Tile Flooring, New Countertops, backsplash, and island as well as new appliances, Double Oven, Stainless Steel Refrigerator, and Built-In Microwave. Addition of custom solid oak crown moldings, ceiling beam shelving and stair-case in the Dining Room. Above the Dining Room Table, the sellers added a suspended distressed French door with 1858 Mason Jars with replica Edison bulbs light fixture. Custom book-cases and shelving were added in the Library/Office, and a beautiful 4x8 leaded Stained Glass Window taken out of an old church in New York, was installed at the top of the suspended spiral staircase in the Foyer. The home also features an original servants quarters which has been restored by the current owners and would be ideal for a guest room, or museum of artifacts, which purpose it is currently serving.

All wallpaper has been removed from the home, all lead based paint has been removed by a certified HazMat team, plaster walls were repaired where needed, and all walls, doors, trim, and baseboards have been re-painted within the last few years. All original knob & tube wiring has been removed and replaced with Romex copper wiring. All original cast-iron plumbing has been removed and replaced with PVC. The sellers have additionally added a 3 car garage, in-ground pool and pool-house which is heated and cooled and could be used for a mother-in-law suite.