18-Room Historic Mansion in Palestine, Texas

Surrounding Area

Houses of this grand scale, period and decor are difficult to find, yet the Sherman-DuVall House is the first in Palestine to be made available as a vacation rental for one or more families, wedding or business functions. Located in the heart of the historic district and Old Town just down the street, there are many things to do and see including local site-seeing, The Texas State Railroad, The Big Woods Hunting Resort and Davy Dogwood Park for the spring-time Dogwood Trails Festival and Parade.

Vacation Rental Property

The Sherman-DuVall House offers three large bedroom suites (one with fireplace, another with its own day-kitchen, the third with a separate playroom), plus a 4th single guest bedroom, bathroom and balcony all on the upper level. The main floor provides a grand entryway, expansive living room and connecting dining room with a large refurbished kitchen to the size, a sitting parlor with fireplace, entertainment room with fireplace, and library/study. In an older part of the back house there is a second kitchen, bathroom, office and breakfast room opening to the atrium. The front porch features Plantation style columns and iron carriage posts (for horse hitching in the old days) along with a spacious landing and swing chairs for pleasant outdoor sitting.

Sleeps & # of Bedrooms

There are four bedrooms - 3 large suites (one with a day kitchen, one with a fireplace and one with a separte playroom), and a guest bedroom and there are comfortable couches downstairs. The house can sleep between 8-10 people depending on the ages of people, however, there are only two baths - one upstairs and one downstairs.

Amenities

There is one TV in the den off from the parlour with a comfortable viewing couch. There are three fireplaces in the house - one in the palour, TV room and one in the second bedroom.

Restrictions

No smoking but your well-behaved pet is welcome. The back yard is encosed and fenced.

Other Information

Old Town is within walking distance.

Directions

Sherman-DuVall House is located conveniently in the historic district of Palestine.