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Field House for sale after 213 years in downtown Columbia

By Linda Waggener

Enjoy a glass of bourbon by the fire and toast yourself for being the one who saves and restores this property. This stately, federal-style home has proudly graced a large lot in downtown Columbia, Kentucky for 213 years.

Built in 1812, The Field House exudes a sense of history - it's our connection to Mark Twain - and elegance that captures the imagination of those who appreciate tradition and historical preservation.



With over 4,000 square feet of living space on two floors plus more in the partially finished attic, this home offers plenty of room to grow. The spacious parlor is perfect for entertaining guests or cozying up with a good book by one of two original wood burning fireplaces.

The dining room boasts a beautiful chandelier that sparkles in the light of the setting sun streaming through antique glass windows, setting the tone for memorable gatherings.

The full mason construction, three-brick-deep walls need work, inside and out. Beautiful wood plank floors are original to the house. Updating the plumbing and electrical systems will bring it up to modern standards.

Its location is about a hundred miles from the triangle of Louisville, Lexington, Nashville, and its proximity to Kentucky's Bourbon Trail from historic downtown Columbia make it a great candidate for an airbnb.

The home is located just two blocks from the town square of Columbia, where you can enjoy little shops, local food, coffee, and special events. Listed by Tom Waggener, Caperton Realty. Call today for your private showing, 270-529-1317.


This story was posted on 2023-03-20 12:41:54
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Friends talk property values, sales, purchases, restoration



2023-03-20 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Readers may look at this picture and see two men in an empty old room with ceiling height that's nearly double their own. I look at this picture and see two little boys whose parents moved them to Fortune Street and worked to keep them fed and safe so they could spend their days discovering the world in and beyond their neighborhood. I see them with toy trucks, growing taller and taller, going to school, riding their bikes, climbing trees and catching tadpoles in Town Creek. I see them graduating from school, finding partners, going into business and becoming parents.

Saturday, March 18, 2023, childhood friends Tom Waggener, at left, and Doug Janes, at right, met at the old house which was a constant part of their world and is now listed for sale. As they discussed property values, sales, purchases, restoration, I could only stand by and feel grateful at how awesome life is and how their generation is now taking the lead.

Built in 1812, The Field House exudes a sense of history - it's our connection to Mark Twain - and elegance that captures the imagination of those who appreciate tradition and historical preservation. Listed by Tom Waggener, Caperton Realty. Call today for your private showing, 270-529-1317.

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