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c. 1899 Queen Anne Victorian
Historic Downtown Brenham Area
Brenham, Texas 77833
Brenham, Texas 77833
Ross-Carroll Historical Home
The furnishing seen in these photographs are included in the price of the home and are just a sampling or the treasures this wonderful home holds. It is complete with an elevator and in-ground swimming pool. Wonderful for a bed and breakfast.
The Ross-Carroll home is one of the most interesting homes you will see. Built in 1899 by Mary (Dwyer) Ross on land inherited from her father, Thomas Dwyer. Matilda (Ross) Carroll inherited the house in 1941 and it remained in the family until 1970 when the Bennett family purchased the home. Steeped in history, this home is significant to the Brenham area. This is an architectural masterpiece with features that are rare. Queen Anne Victorian style house features ornamentation in its open tower, a second level porch with horseshoe arches and jigs with friezes and brackets. Built of cypress this home has stood the test of time. Standing on a corner lot this home is significant and noticed by passersby.
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3 Stories | |
Bedrooms | 5 |
Full Baths | 2 |
Half Baths | 1 |
Heated Sq. Ft. | 3,622 |
Unheated Sq. Ft. | 1,112 |
Acres | 0.3 |
Features.
- Den
- Dining room
- Entry Hall
- Foyer
- Kitchen
- Living room
- Walk-up attic
- Master bedroom upstairs
- Driveway - Paved
- Gazebo
- Pool - In Ground
- Porch
- Built-in Cabinets
- Grand staircase
- High Ceilings
- Original wood windows
- Wood floors
- Central air
- City sewer
- City water supply
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Refrigerator
- 12-foot Ceilings
- Pocket Doors
- Turret
- Wrap-Around Porch
Local / Regional Links.
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Find out what is going on in busy Brenham, Texas.
John Warner's Brenham Photo Gallery
A tip of the hat to photographer John Warner, who did a 'walk-about' in Brenham and posted these photos.
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If you love wood moldings, wainscoting, attics, large rooms, this is the perfect place for you. The ceilings are approximately 12’ tall lending the feeling of open and large spaces.
A double foyer entry leads to the inviting rooms. The center entry hall provides access to the entire home without undue traffic through other rooms. Old-fashioned parlor charm is provided by antique details, the polished hardwood floors in dining room will set the atmosphere for formal dinning. The kitchen is large and open with breadboard walls. The den which was an office with octagon shaped room used as a music area. Also, leading from there is the room which was the doctors examining room and served the most recent owners as an office complete with elevator to the second floor. The majestic staircase with carved baluster and wainscoting of burl wood gives an elegant air to the entry area.. Upstairs you will find the large hall and access to the upper porches and attic. Five bedrooms total with two bathrooms are up.
There is a covered gazebo style carport and Victorian style garden. To complete the grounds there is a separate area for the family pool.
There are so many details to this home it is hard to describe them all. All doors have transom windows above for circulation. Extensive fretwork in door openings and additional details are throughout the home.
A double foyer entry leads to the inviting rooms. The center entry hall provides access to the entire home without undue traffic through other rooms. Old-fashioned parlor charm is provided by antique details, the polished hardwood floors in dining room will set the atmosphere for formal dinning. The kitchen is large and open with breadboard walls. The den which was an office with octagon shaped room used as a music area. Also, leading from there is the room which was the doctors examining room and served the most recent owners as an office complete with elevator to the second floor. The majestic staircase with carved baluster and wainscoting of burl wood gives an elegant air to the entry area.. Upstairs you will find the large hall and access to the upper porches and attic. Five bedrooms total with two bathrooms are up.
There is a covered gazebo style carport and Victorian style garden. To complete the grounds there is a separate area for the family pool.
There are so many details to this home it is hard to describe them all. All doors have transom windows above for circulation. Extensive fretwork in door openings and additional details are throughout the home.
Archived in April, 2013
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