c.1880 Perry-Thompson House in Kentucky $179K

$179,000

The Perry-Thompson House is a three-bay, three-bedroom, three-bath common bond brick house built prior to 1880. Note the double chimneys and the sharp gables above the second story windows. Sometime before the 1970s, the enclosed porch was added to the facade. The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. I would remove and replace the sign by the front door with a “Perry-Thompson House c.1880” plaque.

Realtor Comments

Welcome to this grand historic property from the 1800s and known as the Perry-Thompson Home! If the walls could talk, what great stories would be told! Bring love for grand, historic homes and your dreams and restore this historic beauty to its original splendor! There is definitely enough room for a large family or two families with a total of 15 rooms! Let your imagination decide how to enjoy this property ! All the rooms are grand in size with tall ceilings and a total of 9 fireplaces, hardwood floors, two stately entryways and a beautiful staircase leading to the two upstairs bedrooms. The large shaded, side yard has been fenced for privacy and is great for dogs or children who want to play outside. The kitchen has been nicely updated and a new roof was added in 2020. The official listing notes 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, however, with all the extra rooms you can easily make more bedrooms if needed. A large laundry/mud room is located just off the kitchen. Beautiful tall bay windows allow plenty of natural light into the formal living room. The sunroom and large shaded porch will certainly steal your heart at first sight! If you are looking for a quaint small town and a grand historical home, 139 Breathitt Street may be the property that checks all the boxes! Off street parking and private drive is located at the back of the home. Sold AS -IS

• 3bed
• 3bath
• 4,978sqft
• 0.51acre lot
• Circa 1880

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Family History

Perry Family

This was the home of Dr. Mathias R. Perry (1844-1915) and his wife Marion Robinette Perry (1848-1922). The couple raised three sons in the home, Rob, Russell and Mendel. As one of the early residents of Russellville,the good doctor had many friends and loved to entertain in the home. In 1913, the Perrys sold the home to Mr. George Richardson, in order to relocate to Connecticut to live with son Rob, who was also a doctor.

 

Richardson Family

George Watson Richardson (1864-1940), owner of a planing mill, moved into the home in 1913 with his wife, Carrie Jane (1864-1945), and young adult children, Mack, Mary, John, Lewis and Samuel. The lumber dealer owned the Brown-Richardson Lumber Company. George died in the home in 1940.