Our up to date historic home was built in the early 1900’s. The Mahan’s purchased the home & 11 acres in 1958 for $11,000. There was a barn & outbuildings that were soon filled with animals plus a large garden! We milked a few cows, had pigs & chickens. The current front yard is much the same as when we moved in! A building sat in the field on the right of the house that Dad remodeled into a 1 bedroom rental. The highway changed from a 2 lane into a 5 lane as it is today. The little house was taken but our home remained on the back edge of the property . The spacious front yard is much the same, the beautiful flowering bushes & flowers were here when we made it our home! When you sit on the porch swing watching the clouds you could be ready for a nap, make homemade ice cream or fill up on a sweet juicy Cave City Watermelon! Dad made several tiny rooms in to larger ones, creating the large living, dinning, kitchen & bedrooms , the garage, bunk-room & front porch were added after he retired! They now had more space for entertaining family & friends. Our Home was the Holiday Destination! Mother was an amazing cook so Dad built the abundance of cabinets! Grandchildren later the greats plus many neices & nephews & greats. You will enjoy our comfy house with sleeping room for 10. There is a full pantry with washer & dryer. Two full bathrooms & 2 bedrooms, plus the bunkroom that sleeps 6. The bunk-room has 2 large bunkbeds with double bed on bottom and single on top. The relaxing Master bedroom is complete with an adjoining bath & kingsize iron bed. Large closets for all of your extra stuff! A seating space for reading or private conversation. The front bedroom has a double bed & chair plus small dresser & closet. Larger doorways have been widened for a clear view as well as making it wheelchair friendly. This open-concept space has recently been restored. All rooms have been beautifully redecorated with wide openings for an open-concept feel. Enjoy all that Gassville has to offer when you stay at our place.
You will be 15 minutes to White River & 12 minutes to Buffalo River, for world renowned recreation. White River is Trout Capital of the world. In addition Lakes Bull Shoals & Norfolk await for swimming, boating & fishing. Bring your boat or canoe & rest easy because you have room for parking on the almost 3 acres of land with the house.
Our family home has been updated & refreshed with all conveniences. A perfect retreat for the budget minded family. Children & dogs are welcomed. Our family has had scores of guests with hundreds of meals since 1958! We love our home & hope you will too!
ROOM Descriptions:
You will enter the house from a long covered porch with seating, including a porch swing. Upon entering the living room you will enjoy the restoration of hardwood floors with beamed ceilings & wood slats. The living room, dining room, &kitchen are all visible for mingling & conversation. The dining room seats 8 and the large country kitchen seats 6. The kitchen is fully equipped. Moving through the kitchen is a full pantry with washer & dryer, plus Ironing board. Laundry soap etc is provided on the honor system, only use what you need.
The front bedroom is smaller with a full size bed. It has fresh paint and is tastefully decorated for either gender.
The master is across the hall with loads of closets & a full bath with a tub shower. Towels & toiletries are provided.
The second bath is accessible from the living room and a large bonus bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds. The bunk beds are double on the bottom & twin on top. Access to a large yard area is the perfect place to run & play. A garage will soon be available for easy unloading or storage of boats & water gear. My family bought the house with 11 acres in 1958. My dad sold 8 acres when he retired but kept 3 for family softball games. Kick ball was another favorite since all extended families met here for Summer cookouts with homemade ice cream & Cave City watermelons. Holidays were wonderful! Cars parked in the field on the right of the house. The porch swing & glider were full of big talkers, babies & a dog or 2!
