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All brick Antebellum three bedroom, three
bath, home on 1.3 acres just 4 blocks from the town square. Home
is two story with 2700 square feet (m/l), ground source zoned heating
and cooling (very efficient), partial basement, all electric. There
are five rooms downstairs plus a sunroom, full bathroom, and laundry
room. The bathroom has an antique claw foot tub and pedestal sink.
Three bedrooms upstairs with two ¾ baths. Master bedroom
has large cedar lined walk-in closet and built in bookshelves, dresser,
and storage. Front four rooms were built in the 1840's and most
of the remainder of the home was completed in the 1870's. There
are two fireplaces (however neither is functional) and period light
fixtures. Hardwood flooring, tall ceilings, and interior wood shutters
throughout. Modern kitchen with custom built cabinets and all appliances
including matching freezer and refrigerator. Outbuildings include
a 20' by 24' barn with loft, a 20' by 20' garden shed (great for
entertaining) with a 6' by 10' greenhouse and partially covered
patio, a 24' by 24' workshop, a 9' by 12' log cabin, and a large,
open, shaded deck. Property includes strawberries; peach, apple,
pear, hickory, persimmon, and pecan trees; grape, blackberry, and
raspberry vines; blueberry bushes; a large garden; and lots of shade
trees. Lots of shade trees and perennial flowers. The rear yard,
which has been referred to as a paradise, is surrounded on three
sides by a tall chain link fence covered with honeysuckle for privacy.
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| The Oliver homestead was established
under the 1820 Homestead Act of Congress. William Oliver was granted
the original 320 acres in 1836, which now encompasses the "old
residential area" of Marshall. Mr. Oliver went on to establish
the Rockland Mills on the Salt Fork river 6 miles from Arrow Rock.
The stately historic brick home was built
in several stages, beginning in the 1840's and completed during
the 19th century. The home is of Federal Flair with Victorian cottage
influences. The home is made of handmade brick believed to have
been made on site by slave labor. The home is made out of solid,
three brick thick walls inside and out. It has been restored to
retain and revive the simple life of the time in which it was built.
It has served as a residence and bed and breakfast in recent years.
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