The Elgin Cottrell House in Clarkville, MO is decked out for the 4th!
http://elgincottrellhouse.canbyours.com/
Farm Garden
Everything just seems to grow better out at the farm. I have these same plants in my garden in University City…they look good, though not this robust! The red flower is Bee Balm or Monarda. The white flower is Gooseneck Loosestrife. Both are pretty invasive…so give them room!
404 S 2nd Street, Clarksville, MO 63336 FOR Sale- Historic Pendleton Carroll House
The historic Pendleton-Carroll house was built in 1874 and plays a key part in the history of charming Clarksville, MO. This home was once a stage coach stop. Gracious LR and DR. Tall ceilings. Sweeping staircase. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths, which could make the house ideal for a bed and breakfast, weekend get-a-way and a home for your family. Some of the many updates include: new roof, new windows, 2 new hot water heaters and freshly painted on the exterior. Screened porch. Large barn/garage is included. Clarksville has so much to offer: eagle watching, river kayaking, a gourmet restaurant, festivals, fresh vegetables, farm-raised meats, antique shops and galleries.
http://pendletoncarroll.canbyours.com/
$139,900
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty, 314-607-5555, tedwight@aol.com
Sunny Slope Farm, Pike County, Missouri
Today I visited with lovely Sunny Slope Farm with potential Buyers. The property is really spectacular. Gorgeous views and setting. 4109 sq ft 15 year old house. After living with a 150 year old historic house in Pike County…I appreciate the maintenance-free exterior of this one. Large pool and an enormous hot tub! You have to see the safe room…panic room in the basement….wow…what was going on in the house to need one of those! There is a 20,000 sq ft shed that comes with the property…. big enough to fit an airliner. The farm also has a historic barn with a stables in the lower level. Bank owned and priced to sell! 100 acre option….$1,300,000 480 acre option $2,395,000
Listed by Barb Beiter and Tom Shaw Jr, Tom Shaw Realtors, 636-532-1922
Clarksville Library
Clarksville, Missouri in Pike County has the oldest free public Library west of the Mississippi. The library was built by Dameron Family of the Falicon Estate (Highway W outside of Clarksville) fame.
Homeless Ponies from the Tornados
Due to the tornado this Spring near Bowling Green, Missouri our farm his harboring some poor ponies who had their barn destroyed. We all need to take tornado warnings more seriously.
McIlroy Farm- For Sale 25795 Pike 244, Clarksville, MO 63336
A couple weekend ago I had the treat of visiting this wonderful farmhouse. It has perfect views of the rolling hills of Pike County. The farm is only on 7 acres, so it is manageable for a gentleman or woman farmer. The neighboring landowner may even sell you some land if you are interested. The house gracious and grand. The best news is that it is in very good shape with some new systems in place. Of course there is some work to do….though that is what makes owning a country place fun….projects! If I did not have our Pike County farm already….I would be running to buy this one. $274,900
Listed by Barb Lawless, Tom Shaw Realtors, 636-532-1922
And a wonderful mural that was uncovered when the old wallpaper was being removed.
Historic Elgin-Cottrell House FOR SALE
The Historic Elgin Cottrell home was built in 1845 by Hezekiah Elgin, a river-boat captain. This is Clarksville’s grandest home that has been restored impeccably by its current owner. Mississippi River views can be enjoyed from your double front porch. Your own perch for bald eagle watching. 3 Fireplaces grace the two parlors and the kitchen. Every room has been decorated with period wallpaper and window treatments. The home is a dream space for any antique enthusiast. You will appreciate that this home has new plumbing, hot water heaters, HVAC systems and electric service. The home and basement have had extensively tuck-pointing. The front and side porches have been completely rebuilt. Transforming this house into the showplace that it is now has been a true “labor of love” by the current owner. This is a rare buy and a treasure that you will adore. Recently featured in Victorian Homes, this home is being offered with the option of all contents being included.
$325,000 for the house; $500,000 for the house and all contents.
http://elgincottrellhouse.canbyours.com/
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty, 314-607-5555, tedwight@aol.com
Rockford School House, Eolia, Missouri
This is my cousins’ and Aunt’s house at Rockford Farms. The irises and peonies were in top form this year.
Griffith-McCune House, Eolia, MO
You may be tired of hearing about the Landmark's Association tour, though here is more! Nothing gets you more motivated to spruce up your house than a party or putting it on a tour. Well I had good intentions of taking a few days off and doing some painting and cleaning of my own. Well my real estate business has been busy and clients come first… I ran out of time. Finding someone to clean an old farmhouse is difficult…after three calls to potential maids that got unreturned….I turned to Craigslist. I found a nice girl from Troy, MO that was willing to take the cleaning project on. Farmhouse cleaning is different than the light-dusting in-town…there is serious dirt and bugs to clean up. She did a great job! I thought of driving my St. Louis maid..Martha out, though she does not speak much English and I was not coming home on the same day to bring her home. The country may have scared her. Larry and his crew took on replastering and painting an upper bedroom that needed attention. I realized that I "redid" that room over 25 years ago….I was so proud of the Waverly floral boarder….now it is Wedgewood Blue. Don't look at the decorating too closely…the farm house gets everything that people do not want anymore in the city.
The House is on the National Registry as the Griffith- McCune Farmstead. Circa 1850.