Description
Currently there used as second home, would make a fantastic short term rental such as an Airbnb. Thomas Barbee House, built circa 1790 and on the National Register of Historic Places and KY famed Bourbon Trail, presents the rare opportunity to own a piece of American history. Within walking distance of Constitution Square, downtown, and Centre College, the home recently underwent a major renovation restoring its walls, ceilings and floors to the 18th century while bringing its interiors to the 21st. A single-pen, 2 story log cabin (white oak logs) the home features a first floor open-living concept with a modern kitchen and living room with gas fireplace. A spacious bedroom, laundry, and bath comprise the 2nd floor, and 3rd floor sleeping loft welcomes guests Zoned residential and commercial, the home is turnkey for any endeavor, especially a short-term rental for visitors to Danville, Centre College and the Bourbon Trail as it is fully furnished. Additional lot presents opportunity for residential or commercial expansion. Thomas Barbee was a Revolutionary War officer, built the home and became the first postmaster west of the Alleghenies.
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0.24ACRES
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01/2 BATHS
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1,230SQFT
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$264$/SQFT
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Description
Currently there used as second home, would make a fantastic short term rental such as an Airbnb. Thomas Barbee House, built circa 1790 and on the National Register of Historic Places and KY famed Bourbon Trail, presents the rare opportunity to own a piece of American history. Within walking distance of Constitution Square, downtown, and Centre College, the home recently underwent a major renovation restoring its walls, ceilings and floors to the 18th century while bringing its interiors to the 21st. A single-pen, 2 story log cabin (white oak logs) the home features a first floor open-living concept with a modern kitchen and living room with gas fireplace. A spacious bedroom, laundry, and bath comprise the 2nd floor, and 3rd floor sleeping loft welcomes guests Zoned residential and commercial, the home is turnkey for any endeavor, especially a short-term rental for visitors to Danville, Centre College and the Bourbon Trail as it is fully furnished. Additional lot presents opportunity for residential or commercial expansion. Thomas Barbee was a Revolutionary War officer, built the home and became the first postmaster west of the Alleghenies.
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