Save This Old House in Danger of Demo ~ Danville VA $1 + $20K Escrowed For Rehab – Pending

142 Chestnut Street, Danville, Virginia.  $1 + $20,000 Escrowed For Rehab – Pending

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Save this old house in danger of demolition. Danville, Virginia, has some absolutely beautiful houses. Sadly, many have fallen on hard times. This is such the case with this old house.

According to Old West End VA:

Built in 1907 by Bettie A. Strother, “a married woman holding separate estate,” the property at 142 Chestnut Street (formerly numbered 422-424) was intended for the use of Mrs. Strother’s heirs and dependents.

Square Feet: 3,132
Lot: 6,250
Annual Taxes $330
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Realtor: Old West End

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Save this old house. Formerly numbered 422 Chestnut.  A nearly identical twin to its neighbor at 140 Chestnut, this house is in danger of demolition. A metal stairway leads to what was once a second-floor apartment from the rear yard.

The interior has remnants of Art Nouveau Lincrusta wainscoting and wall treatments. The entrance has beveled glass sidelights and transom. The grand foyer features a three level stairway. The front parlor contains a fireplace with original cast iron trim and supports for a two level mantel. Behind this room is an additional parlor or study. The second floor has four bedrooms, two with fireplaces, and one bath.