520 N Main St., Burton, TX 77835 - Washington County

This is truly a unique opportunity to own the grandest and most iconic home in town.

The Knittel home, entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, is a majestic presence in historic Burton, Texas. This 3,510 SF, (per WCAD) with spacious foyer, formal living/dining, high ceilings and wood floors throughout sits on a beautifully landscaped 0.46 acres.

A Little Knittel History!

The first section of the house was built in 1870 by Herman Knittel, Sr., a German immigrant, who settled in Washington County in the mid-1800s. That section housed a mercantile business and the Burton Post Office, and is currently used as an office, utility room and bathroom.

The Knittel House residence was added to the property in 1880, adjacent to the mercantile business. This two-story beauty is an example of American Victorian Italianate architecture with the creative feature of steamboat-style porches on both lower and upper levels. In 1902-1903, the eldest son, Herman Knittel, Jr. added a two-story structure to the rear of the house. This addition, complete with Burtons first indoor bathroom connected the original one-story building with the main residence.

By 1969, the Knittel House was in a significantly neglected state of repair, and the property was sold, however it wasnt until 1986 that the house was restored and in 1989 through 2012 was maintained as a bed and breakfast known as the Knittel Homestead Inn.

The sellers are committed to preserving the architectural integrity of this beautiful home and have made important updates. Since the original listing; they have added crawl space ventilation, vapor barrier, new hardwood in the SE downstairs bedroom, installed propane jets for heating, replaced turret roof with new fire rated materials and replaced first and second floor porches. Advance notice for showings.

Great opportunity for B&B OR a Wedding or special events venue with its beautiful grounds and quaint small town setting.