The Galveston Victorian House is located in the heart of Galveston’s East End Historic District. The home was ornately constructed 135 years ago, and it survived the Great Storm of 1900. The Great Room, entrance hall and stairway, along with the upstairs bedrooms and bath comprise the original home built in 1871. Original hardwood floors remain in the house. It is beautifully and comfortably appointed with period compatible furnishings throughout to make your stay feel both timeless and memorable.
The house is situated in the middle of the charming East End National Historic District and is placed on one of the most architecturally significant and visually pleasing streets in Galveston. Ball Street is often visited by horse-drawn carriages whose tours are conducted by local guides.
The home is tastefully landscaped with colorful flowers and bordered on one side by sheltering 40' trees. The front lawn is manicured and a new back deck/porch is ideal for those who wish backyard privacy.
The house has over 1,800 sq. ft. which includes: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living room, dining room and kitchen. One bedroom is being used TV/sitting room with a sleeper sofa to sleep 2 additional guests for a total of 6 guests.
The living room features two large plush sofas and fine period compatible furniture. This is an extremely comfortable and well lit room perfect for relaxation and entertaining.
The dining room is part of the living/dining area and features a Queen Anne table with two leaves, pads, and six chairs. A china cabinet, side board, and bureau full of linen tablecloths and napkins are situated near the dining table. A silver tea and coffee service is also included.
The kitchen has been completely furnished with two sets of china dishes, each with 8 place settings. The silverware is a silver plated service for 12. The kitchen is also stocked with quality pots and pans, and all other items necessary to cook and serve any meal. A toaster, microwave and coffee maker are included. The kitchen table comfortably seats four adults.
The house has 2 full bedrooms upstairs, each with queen-sized beds. There is a full-sized bath upstairs.
A downstairs TV/Sitting room has a fully convertible queen size sofabed. A 2" queen size foam cushion is in TV/sitting room closet for added comfort. Another full bath is adjacent to the TV/sitting room.
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