Circa 1890 Southern Charm Home For Sale in FL $699K

One-of-a-kind circa 1890 Gothic carpenter inspired home constructed of heart pine and deeply steeped in Milton history. The Mints-Merchant House, circa 1890, is well-maintained, and a short walk to the Downtown River-walk. With 3, 233 sf, 3 living areas, 2 dining spaces, 4 BD & 3 BA: this 2-story home has Gothic inspired columns and roof pitches, elevated over an inviting front porch perfect for parade watching.

Enter the home through the original wood front door adorned by side lights and transom window, which beckons you into the grand living area. Cased floor to ceiling windows, beadboard, chair railings, 12′ ceilings, and original to period light fixtures accurately convey the classic parlor room which flows into the formal dining room. The spacious kitchen features tall wood cabinetry, spacious counters/drawers, open face shelving and a custom-made rack for wine glasses. There is plenty of room in the kitchen for a dinette or island with seating. The downstairs master ensuite has 12′ ceilings, master bath, and 2 cedar lined closets. Two additional downstairs bedrooms have floor to ceiling picture windows and huge closets. They share a full bath with shower that is accessible to guests. Upstairs is a large living room area, spacious bedroom with 2 cedar lined closets, and a large bathroom with dual vanity and tub/shower combo. There is LVP flooring throughout entire home installed in 2020. The main corridor opens into a casual family room with side entryway door to the 2-car carport and a back door with handicap ramp.

The upstairs HVAC was replaced in 2022, downstairs HVAC in 2011, roof in 2017. For peace of mind, there is a natural gas home generator. The .65-acre lot has a fenced back yard, sprinkler system (well), and 646 sf detached concrete block building with 2 car garage, storage rooms, and an insulated workshop with an office. Rarely is such a historic home offered for sale, so take a look for yourself, and let your history be the next written in this home’s legacy.