A captivating residence not too long ago listed on the market in King William has deep ties to King William himself.
The home, listed for $915,000, as soon as belonged to Hugo Griesenbeck, a relative of Kaiser Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, based on the itemizing. Nonetheless, it doesn’t go into additional element about how Griesenbeck was associated to the Prussian monarch.
The Kaiser Wilhelm neighborhood in San Antonio was later anglicized to King William when Germany entered World Struggle I.
Little is thought about Hugo Griesenbeck. An archived 1909 version of the San Antonio Gentle and Gazette exhibits that he was an officer in one thing known as the Early Birds of the San Antonio Singing and Social Society, one other piece of San Antonio historical past misplaced to time.
No matter Griesenbeck’s historical past, the home itself is a Victorian showpiece.
Although it seems diminutive from the curb, the dwelling exudes appeal with painted gables, elaborate woodwork and stained glass home windows. Inside, wealthy hardwood flooring lengthen all through, complimented by transoms, built-ins and different tremendous woodwork. Home windows are tall, matching the grand scale of the stately setting.
The lounge, kitchen and eating room have been opened up into one ethereal house with a vaulted, wooden paneled ceiling, lending a recent facet to the century residence.
Updates within the three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence have been executed tastefully, together with shiny bogs with subway tile, clawfoot bathtubs and pedestal sinks. The first bed room options its personal en suite rest room and personal balcony.
If not match for a king, it’s no less than match for one among his kinfolk.
This house is listed by Caroline Decherd with Phyllis Browning Firm.All photographs and itemizing information through Realtor.com.
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