203 S 1st Street

Description

THE LYONS HOUSE C. 1890. When you enter this 1890's MARVEL, you transcend to a different time when the standard was HIGH quality, ORNATE woodwork, with GRAND staircases, HIGH ceilings, LARGE windows, , except the FABULOUS modern touches. Enter into the GRAND foyer with HIGH ceilings, DARK stain on the SOLID wood trim envelopes you with a luxurious feel, e. Enter the ground floor parlor with wainscot & beautifully dressed windows that begin at the floor and rise almost reaching the 12' ceilings. Explore the 5 bedrooms and the 3 enchanting baths. Guest quarters include an income producing apartment! This property retains approximately 85% of its original design and material.Placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES! THE LYONS HOUSE Circa 1890! Doesn't look a day over 50, with how she has been cared for! One of Vernon Parish's most ''ornate & pretentious period homes'' could be yours! When one enters in this circa 1890's marvel one immediately transcends to a time long ago. This home breathes history and Southern charm. Enter into the main foyer from the wraparound veranda and you will immediately be taken by the beautifully detailed stairway balustrades. Take a look around the ground floor parlor at the stunning wainscot & beautifully dressed windows that begin at the floor and rise almost reaching the 12' ceilings that are throughout the home. Explore the 5 wonderfully designed bedrooms and the 3 enchanting baths. This property retains much of its original architectural details, including approximately 85% of its original glass. And for a tidbit of of history, it is said that the founder of Leesville, Dr. E. E. Smart had this home built for his daughter, Lula Smart Lyons. If the architecture and history is not enough, there is also an investment property located on the site. This property has so much to offer. This unique, one-of-a-kind property could belong to YOU!