Jackson's Oak
circa 1842

What a find! Jackson's Oak, circa 1842, was occupied for decades by the nationally recognized composer and musician Florence Golson Bateman. This manor was built by one of Wetumpka's founders and is currently owned by the former mayor. A true antebellum, Greek Revival home with 4 majestic columns embracing a second story balcony and main level porch for all your rockers. Beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees including a noble southern magnolia. Picket fence surrounding your backyard that includes a columned carport for private entrance to the back of home via a fully screened entertainment porch. Plenty of shade leads to the carriage house for lots of extra storage.

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Knock using the "lady of the house" door knocker, and enter into a wide foyer showcasing pine floors and elegant staircase. Home features room after room of restored period elegance. Hardwood pine floors, eat-in kitchen with center bar/preparation area - fireplace; 2 downstairs bedrooms – master bedroom has large built-in storage bench, fan, track lighting and private entrance. Hall bath features claw-foot tub, double sink sideboard cabinet, brick floor and built-in storage cupboard. Ascend pine decked staircase with knob handrail leading to the wide foyer on 2nd floor. Two huge bedrooms with fans, additional heating sources, detailed fireplaces and shared bath with columned sink, mirrored doors and slate tile floors. Wide foyer leads onto 2nd floor balcony overlooking tree-lined neighborhood. No expense spared in this renovation. Updates bring you into the 21st Century without disturbing the authentic feel of genuine heritage that this pedigreed beauty possesses. Become the owner in a lineage of famous people of Wetumpka. It could be yours today.