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1907 Arts & Crafts
Astoria, Oregon 97103
Sherman-Barrett House, Sophisticated Craftsman
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The elegant Sherman-Barrett home retains exquisite Craftsman detail throughout. This authentic Craftsman home, with lovely views of the mighty Columbia River, is within walking distance to shops, restaurants and theaters.
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Three sets of pocket doors can close the dining area & kitchen for formal serving and entertaining.
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Beautiful Built Ins in the upstairs hall, master bedroom, and main floor dining room & foyer.
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Original 4 piece bed & dresser set, made locally & conveys with house sale. Several pieces original to the house convey with the sale.
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Original Craftsman woodwork detail throughout home. Impeccable condition.
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Exterior in immaculate condition.
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Main stair with original library table at bottom (conveys with sale) The home also retains the original servant stair.
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Original front entry detail.
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| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Heated Sq. Ft. | 2,434 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Lot Size | 50x100 |
Features.
- 1st Floor Bath
- Attic
- Dining room
- Entry Hall
- Living room
- Unfinished Basement
- Master bedroom upstairs
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway - Paved
- Garden
- Porch
- Restored exterior
- Built-in Bookcases
- Built-in Cabinets
- Ceramic Tile
- Fireplaces
- Original wood windows
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Wood floors
- City sewer
- City water supply
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Gas heating
- Range
- Water Heater - Gas
- Claw-foot Tub(s)
- Pocket Doors
- Stained Glass Window(s)
- Integrated Smoke Alarms
- Newer 50 gallon Water Tank
- Newer GFA Bryant Furnance
- Newer Paint inside/out
- Original Hardware
- Original Lighting
- Professional Landscape
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Sherman-Barrett House Details
Astoria's most revered architect, John E. Wicks, designed this elegant Craftsman home for Henry W. Sherman and his wife, Charlotte "Lottie" Sherman in 1907. Henry and his father incorporated the Sherman Transfer Company, a livery and drayage business, which he continued to operate until his death.In 1915, the house was sold to local attorney Jasper J. Barrett. Barrett was elected District Attorney in 1918 and in 1921 was elected City attorney.
The Sherman-Barrett house is one of the finest examples of Wicks Craftsman architecture in Astoria. The home exhibits beautiful original detailing and exquisite Craftsman artistry.
Large open rooms,finished attic for 4th bedroom/sitting room, high coved ceilings,original furnishings convey with sale, original windows, gleaming woodwork (built-ins,wood windows,wainscoting), updated electric, heating and plumbing, newer paint outside and throughout much of the interior, original wallcoverings in Living and Dining rooms, Original rewired lighting, beautiful low-maint. professional landscaping, large rocking chair porch, views of the Columbia river, walking distance to town and river, two car garage and working fireplace.
Archived in August, 2011
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