Coveted home in the heart of downtown Lewisburg. In need of an interior cosmetic redesign.
Built in 1897 and structurally sound, with a charming exterior, attached garage and large level yard, this 2-Story, 3-bedroom home is a restoration project with potential as a charming residence or an investment property. It enjoys an enviable location on a quiet street dotted with historic homes and professional offices, only a short stroll from downtown shops, restaurants, banking and entertainment. Fronted by a large covered porch and a shady maple tree, the home harkens back to horse-and-carriage days when the small town was an even smaller village. The entry opens into a living room with a brick fireplace that can be configured as either gas or wood-burning, with a tile hearth and stone mantel.
The kitchen, in the rear of the home, is presently a blank slate in need of cabinetry, appliances and updating. One wall is paneled with attractive knotty pine, an eye-catching feature possibly worth preserving. The dining room is just a few steps away, facing the porch.
The main level also includes a half bath, and a mud room exiting to the breezeway, garage, brick patio and spacious back yard.
The upper level, accessed via an oak staircase, has two bedrooms, two additional smaller rooms, and a full bath with a shower-tub and pedestal sink. Both bedrooms are corner rooms with two windows for cross ventilation. The two smaller rooms would work well as an upstairs laundry room (located conveniently next to the bathroom for plumbing purposes), a child’s bedroom or a home office.
The one-vehicle, carriage house-style garage is structurally sound and has electricity. If a garage isn’t needed, it could serve as a workshop or studio.
The private back yard has plenty of room for children, pets and gardening, and includes a large shade tree.
In addition to its proximity to Lewisburg’s main street, the home is only a few blocks from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. The downtown location means ready access to fine dining, boutique shopping, galleries and the community’s lively arts scene. Annual local events include two food-themed festivals, a literary festival, and the ever-popular State Fair of West Virginia. The Greenbrier Valley Theatre offers year-round live performances, and performing artists appear at Carnegie Hall and at Ivy Terrace outdoor summer concerts. Both of these arts organizations offer summer programs for youth. The home is also within easy walking distance of New River Community and Technical College, and the Greenbrier County Library.
The Greenbrier, in nearby White Sulphur Springs, is one of the world’s top luxury resorts. The historic hotel’s offerings include multiple golf courses, a spa, a tennis complex, a casino, 50+ boutique shops and a dozen restaurants.
The Greenbrier River, only 10 minutes away, draws anglers and kayakers, and the 75-mile Greenbrier River Trail that follows the path of the river is popular with hikers and bicyclists. Snowshoe Ski Resort, a scenic 90-minute drive to the north, is the largest ski complex in the Mid-Atlantic States, with golfing and an extensive system of mountain biking trails available in the off-seasons.
This venerable 125-year-old Randolph Street home has many positive attributes. It needs a visionary owner who recognizes its potential and is interested in reimagining it for contemporary living.
Location
175 Randolph Street
Lewisburg WV 24901
Greenbrier County
Living in Lewisburg, WV 