Rare opportunity to own a Texas Historic Landmark with commercial potential. The Cavitt House, built 1845â??1854 on a Republic of Texas land grant, sits on 5.7 acres in Wheelock just 25 minutes from Bryanâ??College Station. This 5,700 sq ft 3-story Texana-style mansion once served as a Stagecoach Inn along El Camino Real and hosted frequent guest President Sam Houston. The 11-room home features hand-carved cypress and pine, hand-blown glass, 6 fireplaces, and was designed by a New England architect. Updates include a renovated kitchen, 2 updated bathrooms, spray foam insulation, new plumbing, and central A/C upstairs. A modern southwestern-style guesthouse offers proven income as an Airbnb/long-term rental. The property also includes 2 barns for storage/workshop/garage and an original 1836 two-story cedar log cabin ready for restoration. Towering heritage trees add natural beauty and privacy. Commercial possibilities include boutique B&B, wedding/event venue, restaurant/cafe , rv camp, cultural center, offices, museum, or retreat. Architectural plans archived in the Library of Congress. Shown by appointment only.
Wheelock is located in Texas. Wheelock, Texas has a population of 36. Wheelock is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 0% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.67%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $55,709 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Wheelock is 0 years.
The average high temperature in July is 93.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 37.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 39.4 inches per year, with 0.3 inches of snow per year.
