Spacious 4 bdrm/3 bath Greek Revival Historic Home built in mid 1800's with Charming Guesthouse & Additional Outbuilding (Gameroom). The main house boasts original heart of pine floors, 12 to 15 foot ceilings, picture molding, indoor wood shutters, and a grand hallway 12' by 36'. Also, the home features a 50' wide front porch overlooking a lush yard with magnolia's, pines, camellia's & other landscaping. Front entrance has large double, parreled doors with glass transom & glass side lights. Brick steps with iron grill balustrade & a brick walk lead to the driveway. In 2013, electrical, plumbing, & heating and air were updated on all buildings, including an on-demand gas water heater (tankless). Plus new exterior paint was added to all buildings and fresh interior paint for Gameroom, all rooms in Guest House, & some rooms in Main House.Two new Trane 3 ton A/C units were installed for main house, and Split A/C Trane units were installed individually in Guest House and Gameroom. Guesthouse kitchen was fully remodeled & Bathroom was updated with tile. Living room features 15' ceiling, fireplace ready for gas log insert, original ceiling medallion, and 4 windows with 9 on 9 panes (front 2 windows have Dutch doors at bottom). Dining room with 15' ceiling, crown molding, picture molding, and fireplace ready for gas log insert, has ample space for entertaining. Elegant chandelier with dimmer adds to any occasion. Master bathroom has upgraded clawfoot slipper tub, tiled shower & recently remodeled. The main house living area is +/-2800 sq. feet with one bedroom Guesthouse living area +/-370 sq. feet and another building (Gameroom) +/-398 sq. feet all on +/-3 acres. House is within walking distance to downtown.The home's accessible features are: sink and roll-in shower in bedroom 4, plus 12 ft. long ramp by sunroom door. This historic home was originally built by Richard Hines Kennon, who was a Captain during the Civil War. Captain Kennon used lumber cut from his plantation, along with hand hewn sills, wooden pegs and square nails.The Kennon street home was also the residence of 3 generations of the Paulk family, who started The Bonnie Plant Farm. In 1977 the home was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage and bears the bronze plaque on the front porch. The Guest house has rental income potential with separate utilities and cable.At the current offering, the price per sq. ft. for all buildings is under $50 per sq. ft.
Off market
$141,100
117 Kennon St, Union Springs, AL 36089
--beds
1baths
680sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1859
4,080 Square Feet Lot
$141,100 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$899 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, Other
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 680 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,080 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 091201022000084000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1859
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Union Springs
Services availability

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