OHC Notes $995,000
Galveston home AKA “Alfred Rakel House,” is the prettiest house I’ve ever seen! The colors transport me back to my hometown Cape May. So many double doors leading into rooms with grand fireplaces, and light fixtures. It’s truly a gem on the market.
Realtor Comments
Welcome to the 1887 Alfred Rakel House. Designed by Alfred Mueller, this 3 bay Southern Townhouse with Quenn Anne fixtures, has been a 4 time featured home on the GHF homes. The last two celebrating the 25th & 50th anniversaries of the tour. Walking distance to everything downtown has to offer.
Renovations
The current owners purchased the property in 2001 & have made this their fiull time home since 2010. The restoration began in 2003 and was accomplished by them. The lighted cabinetry in the island kitchen provides plenty of storage, a theme troughout as the home boasts 11 closets including a ginourmous upstairs closet utilized as primary closet. The primary bedroom boasts an ensuite.
Exterior
The detached 2 car garage also includes a 800 square foot 2 story apartment. Fenced in back yard includes a lovely deck and a gas stub for outdoor grill and/or generator. Victorian charm abounds from Bradbury and Bradbury wallcoverings, polished floors and trim, transoms, walk thru windows and double galleries.
Details
- 3bed
- 3bath
- Circa 1887
- Contact Realtor: Thomas Schwenk
Brokered by Coldwell Banker TGRE
