Though the listing agent and real estate websites are not identifying a style for this house, the Geneva Historical Society calls this house an adobe and says that it is one of several adobe homes in the town. There is a brief article about it on their website. A link to the article is below. According to a history found on Facebook, the home was built as a Gothic Revival, but has had several additions that has changed the look. The listing also doesn't mention the number of bathrooms, but since this is a five unit building, I would assume there are at least 5 bathrooms. I wish there were more pictures. I'm sure there is so much more to this house.
LISTING DETAILS
This amazing, one of a kind property, has a presence on South Main Street unlike any other. With magnificent lake views from all apartments plus lake-side porches for most, you can enjoy the lake in all seasons.
The second floor owner's suite features 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, a spacious living room, formal dining room and very large enclosed sun porch. This home has been meticulously maintained for many years, just move in and enjoy! Home to the same family for over 70 years, this property has history! 731 South Main has been owned by several prominent Geneva families and is now ready for a new chapter. The property features reserved access over the railroad property to 268 feet of lakefront.Call today for your private showing.
HISTORY via Historic South, Geneva, NY Facebook Page
This building defies a stylistic label as it has been altered considerable since its 1845 Gothic origins. The original house was built by Theodore Irving, nephew of Washington Irving, and a professor of modern languages and European history at Geneva College from 1837 to 1847. The original structure was 36 by 33 feet, with 4 rooms and 2 stories. The walls were constructed of the very unusual combination of adobe blocks and wood planking. It was enlarged considerably in 1927 and given its new color in 1945 when Spanish Colonial Period architecture was popular in the West.
FOR SALE $850,000
731 S Main St, Geneva, NY 14456
7 or 5 beds | ? baths | 7590 sqft | 1.3 acres
LINKS:
Listing Agent, Zillow, Realtor, Geneva Historical Society, Historic South, Geneva, NY Facebook Page,
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