819 S Crockett St Sherman, TX 75090

Listing details for 819 S Crockett St, Sherman, TX 75090 : Immerse yourself in the in the rich history of one of Heritage Row Historical district's most well known victorian style home built in 1890 on the corner lot of South Crockett St. Both the home and mature Shumard Oak tree out front have been featured in print on several occasions for preserving the essence of the era it was built in including; the wrap around porch, seven roof gables, shaker board shingles, second level balcony, more than 35 hand poured, leaded or stained glass windows, large detached 2 story carriage house, tons of mature landscaping that blooms year after year and entirely fenced with a white picket fence in the front and cedar fence & automatic gate in the rear to enclose the driveway. The interior showcases a period of craftsmanship that cannot be matched today with hand carved molding & trim, eight foot solid wood & glass french doors, 3 fireplaces, and a stunning Queen Anne staircase. While many upgrades have been installed to ensure the structural integrity continues to perform for many years ahead and modern convienences such as central hvac, ceiling fans, soaking tub & bidet you can still find little treasures through out the home such as a red brick oven with chimney intact behind a kitchen wall and Victorian intercom from the kitchen to the 2nd floor. With 3 bedrooms plus a bonus room off the primary, 2 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, formal dining room, office and a pergola covered deck this home has been well loved and the go to for many dinner parties and holiday gatherings due to the inviting layout and fine finishes offering so much insight and intrigue to a nostalgic past. The Moravec House is within walking distance to several schools and a brief 5-10 minute car or bike ride to downtown Sherman where revitalization of historic buildings for additional shops and restaurants are already underway and new urban parks and walking paths already planned. Crockett st. is home to several elected officials & known for hosting fun annual events.