The Historic Cooper-Reid Mansion located in the Pineywoods of East Texas
Located in the quiet East Texas Pineywoods town of Woodville, this carefully renovated and impeccably maintained historic antebellum home sitting on six beautifully landscaped acres features four bedrooms, five baths and over 6,000 square feet of living area. The house which was originally constructed in 1850 was the former home of State Senator (1880-84) and U. S. House of Representative (1892-1904, 1906-08) Samuel Bronson Cooper, who lived here during the last part of the nineteenth century. Later the property was sold to S. H. Reid, a prominent local businessman, whose family occupied the home until the early 1980's. Because of its unique historical and architectural significance the property was recorded as an Historic Texas Landmark in 1968. The house, which originally began as a simple wooden structure, has through the years been continually improved to become the grand, yet extremely comfortable, southern showplace mansion it is today.
The complete contents of this lavishly appointed and decorated home are being offered for sale with the house and property. Everything from the crystal to the carpets will be sold. Almost all items are antiques, many of museum quality, with most of the pieces being period specific to the grand age of the home dating from the 1840's to the early 1900's. Furnishings for sale with the home include: rugs, beds, sofas, tables, chairs, armoires, mirrors, clocks, silver, pedestals, desks, window coverings, exterior furniture, and a magnificent grand piano. A variety of fine art including 19th century original oils, etchings, marble and bronze sculptures, vases, tapestries, crystal, glassware, china, fine silver, tableware, antique books, and various other collectible items will also accompany the sale.
Some major features of the house include:
- The Greek neoclassical portico entrance features 22 foot tall Scamozzi columns, reportedly taken from the original Hardin County Courthouse
- Roofs on all buildings were recently replaced with hand-split, fire retardant cedar shakes and finished with all copper flashing, gutters, downspouts, and roof ventilation
- Double hung energy efficient windows with storm windows and cypress wood shutters custom made in New Orleans
- Extensive crown, door, and window moldings
- Extensive built-in cabinets, bookcases, and china closets
- Front and rear staircases provide convenient access to both floors of home
- One downstairs one-half "Butler's" bath another downstairs one-half bath or "Powder Room"
- Pecan floors are found throughout the home with 9' 6" ceilings downstairs and 8' 9" ceilings upstairs
- Premium zoned air conditioning system with five total units
- East and west redstone tiled two story arched entries illuminated by gas lights--the East entry features original stained glass
- Several garden sitting areas are located around house highlighted by a 1,000 square foot rear courtyard with brick pavers and featuring a Carrerra marble statue
- A variety of art, fountains, topiaries, and statuary are found on the grounds
- A wireless security and a commercial grade Culligan water softening systems are installed
- A pet confinement system ("Invisible Fence") was recently installed along the entire perimeter of the property
A summary of the major features of the rooms of the house including highlights of each room's furnishings and appointments is as follows:
- Gourmet Kitchen (25'x17') - The all electric, open and well lighted kitchen features ceramic tile flooring, a large 4'x8' center island workstation, dual sinks, a recipe nook, breakfast area, and all newer stainless steel appliances including:
- Thermador gas cooktop with four burners, grill, griddle, and a custom vent-a-hood with high output blower
- Fisher & Paykel double drawer dishwasher
- Kichen Aide conventional/convection double oven
- Gaggenau deep fryer and steamer
- Traulsen built-in commercial glass door refrigerator/freezer
- Marvel Industries wine/beverage cooler
- Kitchen Aide ice maker and built-in microwave oven
- The Breakfast Area is well appointed with Mahogany and Walnut Burl roll top Desk originally from a Chicago Railroad company (ca. mid 1800's); glass top clawfoot dining table, chairs, and an antique day-date Fashion clock.
- Downstairs Rear Foyer (14'x8') - This room opens to the rear courtyard and features the "Butler's" bath (which includes lavatory and toilet area) and rear staircase. Furnishings include:
- A George III Sam Kellett Bradbury Mahogany Clock with moon phase (ca.1810-30's)
- An unique hand carved Bavarian wood lighting fixture
- Block Paneled Study (24'x18') - This Oak block paneled room features native pecan flooring covered with an antique rug, custom built-in book shelving & cabinets, a gas/wood burning fireplace with marble hearth, and an exterior door leading out to the two story arched East entry. Some furnishings include:
- A magnificent carved 19th century extendable walnut table
- Matched pair of clawfoot & cowhide upholstered chairs
- A pair of Nieman-Marcus crocodile embossed leather chairs
- A fine silk upholstered down filled sofa
- A variety of artwork and collectibles including oils, lithographs, lamps, tables, sculptures, and books.
- Library/Office (19'x18') - Or office features Pecan floors, custom built-in cabinetry & book shelving with faux-marble finish, and original alabaster ceiling fixture. Contents include:
- A Camel hair rug (ca. 1910)
- A Rosewood and Mahogany Side Board (ca. 1850)
- A matched set of his & her period chairs
- An embossed leather topped partner's desk
- A Federal convex mirror
- A bronze Shakespeare figural clock & candelabra set
- Several antique American clocks
- A bronze sculpture on antique painted pedestal (ca. 1850)
- An impressive collection of rare books
- Main Entry Foyer - Features sea grass matting over Pecan flooring, luxurious moire patterned wallcovering, and these appointments:
- A Rosewood Étagère (ca. 1850's)
- Carrerra marble bust on faux-marble pedestal
- A Herschede hall clock (ca. 1919) in perfect working order
- Front Parlor (24'x18') - Features a marble clad wood burning fireplace, Chinese contract rug over Pecan floors, and these contents:
- Matching verde marble cocktail tables
- Important American Walnut demi-lune tables (ca.1840's)
- A pair of old English side boards
- Two down filled sofas and several chairs
- A fine porcelain lamp depicting the "Three Graces"
- An ornately carved oversized Walnut marble top hall table
- Numerous important oil portraits
- Other collectibles, bronzes, and objets d'art
- Formal Dining (17'x17') - Features built-in china cabinetry, Pecan floorings, and an antique rug. Also included with sale are:
- An elaborately carved mahogany dining suite featuring marquetry and eight upholstered dining chairs
- An oversized historic linen press (ca. 1810) taken from a plantation in Ferriday, Louisiana
- Silver holloware, Waterford crystal, and other fine serving pieces
- Two bronze wall-mounted French busts
- An ebonized and inlaid liquor cabinet
- A brilliant crystal chandelier now converted from gas to electric
- An arts and craft bronze and glass lamp (ca.1900)
- Upstairs Music Room - This room is furnished with:
- A French Rococo gilt settee with original upholstery (ca. late 1800's)
- An Adam Pringle of Edinburgh Oak eight day longcase clock (ca. 1790)
- An antique glass shelved French display cabinet
- A magnificent re-conditioned 1908 Winklemann grand piano.
- Additionally, the stairwell leading to the upstairs foyer features an antique Baccarat crystal and doré bronze chandelier
- Green Guestroom (17'x15') - Well lighted second floor bedroom with closet and bathroom with shower features Pecan floors and :
- A highly collectible silk, cotton, and wool rug
- A five piece Victorian Renaissance Revival bedroom set with two beds, one side table, two mirrored chest of drawers (ca. 1860)
- A fine pair of bronze and multi-colored porcelain table lamps
- Camellia Suite (18'x18') - This upstairs bedroom features a closet and huge 18'x8' bath with clawfoot tub and is appointed with:
- An art deco rug (ca. 1920-30's)
- An American Victorian bed of carved Walnut (ca. 1840-60's)
- An oversized highboy chest with barley twist trim, several tables & chairs
- A ruby glass "Gone with the Wind" ceiling fixture
- The spacious bathroom with sitting area is tiled and features claw foot tub, double door closet, pedestal sink, and appropriate appointments
- The West Room (18'x18') - This second floor bedroom features Pecan floors, a double door closet, and a small dressing room and is furnished with a six piece antique Italian Art Nouveau marble top bedroom set including Armoire.
- Master Suite - The upstairs master bedroom (21'x18') features a wood burning fireplace and Pecan floors covered with 125 year old hand woven oriental wool rug. The spacious and natural lighted bathroom measures 25'x18' and features dual vanity areas with 24-carat gold-plated faucets and gilded oriental sinks, a custom built-in drawer system, his & her closets. The separate walk-in shower and bath tub areas will be finished in accordance with buyer's preference. Furnishings in the bedroom include:
- An American Victorian Mahogany & burled Walnut Bedroom set (ca. 1840-60's)
- Two English Manor Butler's chairs
- A antique leather upholstered horned chair
- An English burled Walnut armoire
- Numerous period furnishings, artwork, and collectibles
- An original Sir Edwin Landseer "Home from the Hunt" etching
- The foyer connecting the bedroom to the bath is appointed with: a Walnut glass bookcase displaying art deco lamps, porcelains, and other fine collectibles; a period velvet upholstered (tufted) chair and marble top side table
- Along the staircase are two eight foot tall european hand painted oil murals
Two other multi-use buildings are located near the house. Both are frame construction on concrete slab and feature the hand-split cedar shake roofs. Nearest to the home is an approximate 700 square foot detached two car garage and "Canning Kitchen" which includes a double sink, Gaggenau wok burner, Gaggenau gas grill, a LG double door refrigerator, Kitchen Aide dishwasher, and laundry facilities (twoWhirlpool Duet HT washers & two Whirlpool Duet HT dryers).
Another 1,000 square foot detached building, the carriage house features two car stalls and an 18'x24' two bay maintenance workshop.
The house sits on approximately six acres of meticulously groomed lawns and landscaped gardens. Many mature producing pecan trees are found on the estate along with other native East Texas trees including pears, oaks, persimmon, magnolia, dogwood, and pines. Spectacular springtime color is provided by the multiple varieties of azaleas and native plantings found throughout the lawns and gardens. At night, the home and gardens are wonderfully illuminated by an extensive network of landscape lighting.
However, the focal point outside is the impressive 63' long by 22' wide stone and wood native grape arbor. The custom designed pergola is constructed with eighteen cantera stone columns and massive native cypress beams. The structure provides ample support for the decades-old Scuppernong grape vines and also forms a nicely shaded sitting area and passageway showcasing an art deco fountain.
Truly a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of Texas History, fully furnished, appointed and in magnificent condition! Please inquire about possible owner financing terms and other attractive buyer options.
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