Land with Home for Sale in La Grange, Texas
541 N Main St La Grange, TX 78945
Introducing the Hermes House, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a true piece of Texas history. On the market for the first time, this home was built in 1892, and has been lovingly preserved by the same family for over a century. A masterful example of folk Victorian architecture, it embodies timeless craftsmanship and character that cannot be replicated.
Constructed with cypress clapboard siding, the home radiates warmth and history. Every feature tells a story, from the elegant double gallery and intricate fretwork to the decorative vergeboard crowning the front gable. Bay windows and ornate, jigsawn porch details enhance its charm. Inside, 12-foot ceilings create a grand, spacious feel. Thoughtfully expanded over the years, the home seamlessly blends its historic beauty with modern comforts. The second floor includes a private apartment with its own side entrance, offering versatility for multi-generational living or rental potential.
Located on 5.282 acres?an entire city block?the property includes several historic outbuildings, such as a gazebo, buggy house, garage, servant quarters, smokehouse, barns, and a chicken coop. There?s also a modern metal barn with a concrete floor and four roll-up doors, offering flexible space for storage, parking, or a workshop. .
Possibilities are endless for this stunning five-bedroom, four-bath home set on over five acres, just a short three-block stroll from the town square. Don?t miss the chance to own this extraordinary piece of history!
Directions
From the town square in La Grange. Take North Main Street north for three blocks. The house will be on your left.
Location
- Street Address
- 541 N Main St
- County
- Fayette County
- School District
- La Grange
- Elevation
- 262 feet
Property details
- MLS Number
- SCBOR 149712
- Date Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $26,155
Parcels
- 116314
Detailed attributes
Listing
- Type
- Farm
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Roof
- Composition
- Heating
- Central Furnace
Exterior
- Parking
- Carport, Garage
- Features
- Barn(s), Barns, Horse Stalls
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 5
Listing history
Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 13, 2024 | New listing | $1,750,000 | — | SCBOR |