A TED WIGHT BLOG
Large tracts of Pike County, Missouri land do not come on the market often. Here is a list of some significant sales in the last 12 months:
On the East and West Coasts there is a culture of buying cute, historic homes in small country towns as a weekend retreat. This idea is not as prevalent in the Mid-West. Though take a moment and imagine owning a historic home in a charming river town. Decorating it with your antiques! Having an art studio in the home! Walking to the Mississippi River to take a walk! Dining at a local restaurant that specializes in local produce and meats! Attending a local festival! Going to services in a country church! Having house guests up for the weekend! Antiquing! Water sports on the river!
You can do it….all up in Pike County. Clarksville and Louisiana, Missouri have inexpensive historic homes that are for sale from $50,000- $400,000. All only within 1.5 hours of St. Louis.
Historic home located in the Mississippi river town of Louisiana. Georgia Street is one of the loveliest small town streets in the nation. Each home is unique and has stature! This home is a special opportunity for someone to transform a historic structure into a showplace. We are looking for a Buyer who has vision and style! The home has a lovely, sweeping staircase with a walnut bannister. The Living Room and Dining room are bright and gracious. Large family room in the back of the house. One bedroom is on the 1st floor. Two other bedrooms are upstairs- one has been used as an apartment complete with a kitchen and separate entrance in back. The property is a double-deep lot and includes a garage and guest cottage. This property is many blocks from the Mississippi River and is high and dry!
$67,900
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, tedwight@aol.com
Wonderful Circa 1850’s home located in the lovely river town of Clarksville. This home is not in a flood plain. The home has a gracious front porch with swing. Completely updated. You will love the light that streams in from tall windows into every room of this home. The Living Room and Dining Room have an open floor plan which is unique for a period home. Updated country-kitchen with a professional gas stove, new/updated cabinets, chopping block counters, china cabinet and pantry. Gas fireplace in Family Room. New roof. New furnace. Central AC. Updated electric and wiring. Oversized 2-car garage. Screened porch. Home Warranty included. Clarksville has so much to offer: eagle watching, river kayaking, a gourmet restaurant, festivals, fresh vegetables, farm-raised meats, antique shops and galleries.
$119,000
http://211smithstreet.canbyours.com/
Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555 tedwight@aol.com
I was in Clarksville this week and drove by the old Grace Church that was sold last year to a St. Louis couple. They are turning it into a studio/loft. I need to pop by to say hello, I hear they are nice.
Frederick Dunn designed this beauty…what a treat to have it in Clarksville!
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I am excited that one of my listings up in Louisiana, MO in Pike County got picked up by a popular, national blog- Lovelylistings. This blog features unique properties throughout the world. Often they are just poorly decorated properties…though mine was chosen since it is so different. It is an old city water processing plant located right on the Mississippi.
2011 was a good year….in fact, my best year ever!
Here is a brief recap of some of my achievements and milestones:
I can't wait for 2012!
Here are some of my goals for this year:
Here is another wonderful family photo that was recently rediscovered. It is my grandfather, aunt and late uncle having a picnic in the woods at our farm in Pike County. I love that my grandfather is in a jacket and tie. Do you remember the days of the thermos?
Evensong is planned for Jan 8 at 3 p.m. at St John's near Eolia. Wrap up and layer…..it may be cold inside the church.