Charleston Home & Living

Charleston MAY 2019

Home & Living

REAL ESTATE Resource Centre Photo courtesy of Michael Bell

Presented by Vickie McLaughlin SEE PAGE 11

HAPPENING

AROUND TOWN SEE PAGE 6

LOOKING BACK

AT ELK GROVE (CRAIK-PATTON HOUSE) SEE PAGE 10

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WEEKEND TRAVELER SEE PAGE 24-25

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Happening Around Town

Who doesn’t love spring? Especially in Charleston! The whole city is in bloom, from the banks of the Kanawha River, to the farmer’s market at Capitol Market, to the tulips on the State Capitol grounds, and to the runners and children at Magic Island. The enormously entertaining and FREE concerts at “Live on the Levee” begin Memorial weekend and we also get a “taste” of the upcoming June FestivALL activities with “Taste-of-ALL” on May 25th.

The Vandalia Gathering celebrates its 43rd annual weekend of performances by the finest traditional Appalachian musicians. AND, the internationally renowned NPR radio show “Mountain Stage” has TWO live shows scheduled this month.

Charleston Light Opera Guild presents the song and dance comedy classic “42nd Street” in the Little Theater at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center (the CC&CC) for a total of 3 weekends of performances. Edgewood Country Club hosts a Kentucky Derby Party as a fundraiser for the RoarkSullivan Lifeway Center with music by Bob Thompson on piano and Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. singing “The Star Spangled Banner” to open the evening!

Then you can dance the night away to music by “The Carpenter Ants”.

One of the most welcome parts of springtime is the gorgeous weather. Every Saturday, walkers and runners gather at Magic Island for the free weekly 5-K ParkRun. On May 18th, the 5th Annual SMART 5.29K Run/Walk takes place at Appalachian Power Baseball Park. This run is a fundraiser formed to establish a fund to assist children adopted out of the foster system with their college expenses. Speaking of Appalachian Power Park, this is the 14th year for the state-of-the-art $23 million facility. Out of the hundreds of young ballplayers to don a WV Power jersey, 77 have gone on to play in Major League Baseball!

There is so much to celebrate in May. “Mother’s Day” is always a hugely popular day to treat Mom and the family to dinner at any of Charleston’s terrific restaurants. The area’s high schools and universities also begin having their graduation ceremonies in May. Charleston is really on display for everyone to enjoy, whether you are in town for family celebrations, concerts, or sporting events. Enjoy the beautiful spring! The countdown to SUMMER is ON!

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“14th Annual Night at the Races Fundraiser”, 5:30pm, Edgewood Country Club, admission: $100/ $175

“Downtown Streetfest”, 5:30pm, downtown venues, admission: FREE

CLOG’s “42nd Street”, CC&CC, admission: $25

“Charleston WV ParkRun”, 8am, Magic Island, admission: FREE

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May 12:

“Double Trebel”, 7:30pm, Clay Center, admission: $12 & up

“Ballet Bits & Pieces”, 7:30pm, 100 Capitol St. Mezzanine, admission: $15

“Montclaire String Quartet ‘Stirring of the Soul’”, 7:30pm, 1009 Va. St. E., admission: $12

“Mountain Stage” featuring David Bromberg Quintet, The Devil Makes Three, and more TBA; 7pm, WV Culture Theater, admission: varies

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May 18:

“Three Things: My First, My Favorite, My Future”, 7pm, 301 Piedmont Rd., admission: $10

“Downtown ArtWalk”, 5pm, downtown venues, admission: FREE

“Salvation Army Annual Army of Hope Gala”, 6pm, CC&CC, admission: $200

“SMART 5.29K Run/Walk”, 8am, Appalachian Power Park, admission: $30

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“Mountain Stage” featuring Tank and the Bangas, Justin Townes Earle, Adia Victoria, and more TBA; 7pm, WV Culture Center Theater, admission: FREE

“43rd Vandalia Gathering”, WV State Capitol Grounds, admission: FREE

“Live on the Levee”, 6:30pm, Haddad Riverfront Park, admission: FREE

“Taste-of-ALL”, 4 Points by Sheraton and Kan. Blvd, admission: varies

May 25: “KPG School of Music Presents ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music’”, 7pm, WVSU Capitol Center Theater, admission: FREE

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Looking Back

By: M. Lynne Squires

...at Elk Grove (Craik-Patton House)

While log homes were the order of the day in the early 1800s, a Charleston attorney built a small, yet distinctive clapboard home on the east end of Virginia Street in 1834. The house, known as Elk Grove, was home to James Craik and his wife, Juliet Shrewsbury, a member of a prominent Charleston family. Craik had his own brush with famous figures of the time as he was the grandson and namesake of Washington’s family physician and close friend Dr. James Craik and the son of George Washington’s secretary. In 1839, Craik changed professions and became a clergyman. He pastored St. John’s Episcopal Church from 1839 to 1844 when he relocated to Louisville, Kentucky.

The home was sold to Isaac Read, and in turn, George Smith Patton and his wife Susan Glassell Patton purchased the house in 1856. An 1852 graduate of Virginia Military Institute, Patton came to Charleston to practice law. He organized a military-social group, the Kanawha Riflemen. The military drill team traded their green uniforms for the grey uniforms of the Confederate army, becoming Company H of the 22nd Virginia Infantry. He rose to the rank of colonel but was posthumously promoted to brigadier-general after being felled at a Winchester battle in 1864.

Patton and his wife’s son, George William Patton, was born in Charleston. He, in turn, was the father to George S. Patton Jr., the decorated General of the US Army during WW II. The Craik-Patton house is most closely associated with classic Greek Revival architecture. The front portico is supported by four large columns, framing the narrow double front doors.

The home is three sections with the center being higher than the side sections. The windows flanking the from doors have twelve over twelve panes, while the windows on the wings have nine over six panes. At the home’s original location, it sat on a higher foundation, similar to the present configuration.

Squires’ new book Looking Back at Charleston is a compilation of 24 essays and color photos from her column and is available on Amazon.

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When the house was moved in 1906 to make way for a street addition, the foundation placed the house much closer to the ground.

Other Charleston families owned the house through the years. Its gradual deterioration, combined with its location in a declining section of Lee Street garnered the attention of the National Society of Colonial Dames of America. In the 1960s, the organization spearheaded a drive to purchase and save the home from demolition.

In 1973, the house was divided into three sections and moved over two days to its present location at Daniel Boone Park on US Route 60. The picturesque setting places the house overlooking the Kanawha River. The cut-stone foundation returns the home closer to its original configuration. High stairs ascend to the front and rear entries.

The Craik-Patton House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Although the house originally sat on land owned by the City of Charleston, in the early 2000s, the city gave the property and buildings to the Craik-Patton Inc. The Ruffner Log house, another vital piece of the city’s history, sits adjacent to the Craik-Patton home. One of the earliest homes built in the Kanawha Valley, the log home predates the CraikPatton house by nearly four decades.

Visitors enjoy a look at life in the 1900s. The rooms are replete with furniture, artwork, linens, glassware, dishes and more memorabilia representative of the home’s era.

Guided tours of the Craik-Patton House are available, and the information is located at www.craikpattonhouse.org.

Looking Back takes a look at the history of the Kanawha Valley Bank building next month.

Email your responses about Elk Grove, or requests for locations you’d like Looking Back to visit to thewriter@mlynne.com.

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STUNNING CUSTOM HOME IN SOUTH HILLS! Situated at the end of a dead-end street, this low-maintenance home sits on almost 3 private acres. The original home was completely renovated in 2013 (new wiring, plumbing, windows, insulation, & more), and an addition was completed in 2014 creating a spacious master suite & 3-car heated garage!

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STUNNING CUSTOM HOME IN SOUTH HILLS! Situated at the end of a dead-end street, this low-maintenance home sits on almost 3 private acres. The original home was completely renovated in 2013 (new wiring, plumbing, windows, insulation, & more), and an addition was completed in 2014 creating a spacious master suite & 3-car heated garage! Stainless steel appliances, dual hot water tanks, new flooring, heated tile in master bath, composite decking!

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BEAUTIFUL, WELL MAINTAINED W/VIEWS OF THE CITY! Feat. around 4,000 sq ft, this home includes 3 BR & a den that could be a 4th BR. Dual heating & cooling units, new windows, plantation shutters, oversized garage, granite counters in kitchen, & newer appliances, including washer & dryer. Huge master suite feat. sitting area & large walk in closet. Outside, the grounds have been professionally landscaped & a gazebo w/ ceiling fan & electrical outlets can be found in the back!

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BEAUTIFUL, WELL-MAINTAINED HOME IN THE HEART OF KANAWHA CITY. First floor master, two fireplaces, and gorgeous uarter saw oak hardwood floors. Many updates including roof and HVAC. Three full lots plus 8’x120’ strip on East.

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GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN S HILLS! Oakwood Rd location! The home features 3 beds, a large kitchen, two FPs, tons of storage, & a back deck with wooded views. The detached gar features a one BR apartment upstairs & an efficiency apartment downstairs. Live in the home while leasing the two apartments, or lease all three!

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CUSTOM ESTATE IN PREMIERE S HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD! Minutes from town w/2 staircases, 4 WB F s, remodeled kitchen, 5yr old roof, fin bsmt, 3 car gar fine finishes. Master suite has jetted tub, romantic F a private balcony. Seasonal waterfalls & nature views w/approx 2,000 sq ft. deck! 1+ acre lot next door may also be purchased.

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BEAUTIFUL, 4 BED, 2.5 BA BRICK HOME IN GORGEOUS S HILLS. This lovely home at the end of the street features a two-story foyer, wood burning F , third floor bonus rm, & a back deck that is perfect for entertaining. Upgrades include roof, front door sliding glass doors, newer flooring, upgraded appliances, Corian countertops, & much more!

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STEP INTO YOUR OWN PIECE OF PARADISE! Expansive single family rancher on 1.9 acres of lush land. This remarkable home features elegant details that will make coming home feel special time and time again! Complete with 3 HUGE bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as 2 family rooms, spacious kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors, breakfast nook, formal dining room, hot tub, pool, and so much more. This dream home is a must-see! Home Warranty Included. $650,000 MLS 229462

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INCREDIBLE QUALITY AND YEARS OF CARE REFLECT IN THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME. From the sweeping front lawn to the curved staircase in the entryway all with tons of light and space for everyone. 3 Separate living spaces with formal living room and family room and large den and 4th bedroom in the basement this home has everything you are looking for and is ready to move right into. $300,000 MLS 229705

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BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN AND RECENTLY UPDATED BATHROOM. 3 bedroom bath and half home with family room on the first floor and addition den in the basement. Large fenced flat back yard with charming outdoor patio all within minutes of downtown. $174,900 MLS 229376

NICE DOUBLE WIDE SETTING ON 4 LOTS. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths separate family room with fireplace. Great open floor plan with large deck across back. $59,000 MLS 228750

INCREDIBLE FRONT OF HILL LOCATION COMES WITH THE BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOME READY FOR A NEW OWNER. Minutes to danner park for evening walks or to play ball. 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath finished family room in the basement with a wet bar hardwood floors formal separate dining room first floor bedroom and full bath and ready to move in. $219,000 Mls 228553

TOWNHOME 5 MIN FROM DOWNTOWN. Formal living room and family room on the main level and 2 large bedrooms upstairs with a jack and jill bathroom. Full unfinished walkout basement and a 1 car garage. 1 owner home that has been very well cared for over the years. $135,000 MLS 228153

EASY LIVING. End unit townhome with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a main floor master bedroom as well as laundry. Charming screen porch with patio leading to a nice usable side yard. Quiet neighborhood with convenience to downtown. Low maintenance living at its best. $315,000 MLS 227941

UNIQUE, FRESHLY PAINTED UPSCALE CONDO IN PLAYERS CLUB. This one-level 3 bedroom / 2 bath, overlooks the walking trail and tennis courts. Just minutes from downtown Charleston, the Capitol and the interstate. Amazing floor plan! Great investment and rental opportunity. Move-in ready! $128,000 MLS 227283

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GREAT CORNER LOT with a house that is cute, clean and ready for a new owner.

Three bedroom 1 bath with newer kitchen and appliances Fenced yard, new carpet, off street parking and log exterior. perfect rental or first time home owner. $59,500 MLS 224028

INCREDIBLE CONDITION on this 1998 manufactured home setting on a little over a half acre of land. Beautiful flooring through main living spaces and master bedroom charming outside gazebo with separate amish built storage building great home for first time home buyers or someone looking to downsize. $89,500 MLS 229700

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NEW LISTING WONDERFUL COUNTRY SETTING BUT ONLY MINUTES FROM CROSS LANES. This awesome one story rancher situated on almost 5 acres of property has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The formal living room has beautiful cherry hardwood floors. Large family room with wood burning fireplace and awesome kitchen with top of the line appliances. 24x24 3 horse stall barn with a high rise full loft and tack bench with power and water. utside also has 12x16 storage building, 24x48 above ground pool electric fencing. MLS 229082

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CUSTOM BUILT ONE-OWNER HOME IN PRESTIGIOUS SOUTH HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD. nly 3 years old, this home features 7 bedrooms, each with their own private baths and walk-in closets. Kitchen includes Amish cabinetry, top of the line appliances stunning granite counters. Hardwood floors thoroughout main and upper levels. Lower level has rec room with additional kitchenette and half bath. Beautiful 2-story family room with ceiling-to-floor windows. All situated on over an acre of property.

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PENDING THIS AMAZING 5-YEAR-OLD HOME has awesome river views and river access. 4 bedroom and 3 1/2 baths. Kitchen has granite counter tops accented by white cabinetry. Lower level has family room plus guest suite with bedroom and full bath. Oversize master suite. New fencing around the yard. utdoor kitchen with built-in gas grill and deck overlooking the river for outdoor entertaining. Home is not in a flood zone. MLS 229159

WONDERFUL SOUTH HILLS ALL BRICK BEAUTY in one of Charleston’s most sought-after neighborhoods. The home has recently refinished hardwood floors throughout the main level. Large and spacious Formal Living Room and ining Room. The kitchen is appointed with stainless appliances and Corian counters. All the baths have been updated including the Master Bath which was totally renovated in 2018. Lower level has an awesome Famly Room. ew ual Heating and Cooling. MLS 229056

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NEW LISTING ABSOLUTELY STUNNING UNIT WITH UNIQUE LAYOUT. Beautifully furnished with all kitchen appliances - Turnkey unit, all furniture remains.

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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 2-STORY TRADITIONAL HOME on the Kanawha River. This home boasts 6 bedrooms and 4 full 2 half baths. Home has newer in-ground pool with custom pool bar and new hot tub. Beautiful refinished hardwood floors accent the original South Africa Mahogany trim throughout. Enjoy the view of the Kanawha River from the screened porch or numerous decks. MLS 226384

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We’re continually on the hunt for experiences that add richness to our lives. In the spirit of the revival of road trips, we are proud to feature a monthly section featuring destinations within driving distance of Charleston. We feel that our smart and savvy readers will find these trips interesting and entertaining.

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Parkersburg, West Virginia

Driving 75 minutes North of Charleston, West Virginia brings you to Parkersburg, the third largest city in the state. Once home to the wealthy and a booming oil and gas industry, this part of West Virginia still displays Parkersburg’s historic days in museum fashion. Now, most people travel to Parkersburg for its outdoor activities, history, and a nice getaway from city life. Let’s go to Parkersburg!

WHAT TO SEE & DO IN PARKERSBURG Parkersburg’s Victorian-era architecture is to be admired in certain parts of town, including the Julia-Ann Square Historic District, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. There are more than 100 homes featured, some which host seasonal activities like a Victorian Christmas Tour & Tea. The Rustic House in Parkersburg makes shopping a treasure hunt!

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For those interested in shopping, the Point Park Marketplace is a big draw. It is home to local shops

Chocolate Peanut Butter cupcake and decorated sugar cookie from Village Cakery.

Photo by Pam Tincher.

like The Rustic House (antiques and home decor), Village Cakery (sweet treats and pastries), Hot Dog Willy’s, and Maka Miz Pizza (try the cauliflower crust pie). You will find the best selection of yarns and threads at Market Street Yarns & Crafts while Berdine’s 5 & Dime, an original five and dime store, has nostalgic candies and offers a trip down memory lane. Visit the Grand Central Mall for basic mall finds or Gabe’s, a classic discount department store with big name brands that you cannot miss.

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Fort Boreman Park, a Civil War fort, allows hilltop views of the scenic valley and the two rivers that join in Parkersburg, the Little Kanawha and Ohio.

Point Park is another gorgeous scenic spot right beside the Ohio River for fishing, walking and biking trails, and a 750-seat amphitheater.

The dining scene at Blennerhassett Hotel’s restaurant is impressive and delicious.

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All aboard the Island Belle for a visit to Blennerhassett Island along the Ohio River.

Photo by Erin Klema.

Spat’s is an award-winning restaurant inside of the Blennerhassett Hotel offering indoor and outdoor seating. They have amazing food and enticing cocktails. Start your meal with the French Onion Soup or the Fried Green Tomato. For a main entree, try a steak or the Fettuccini with chicken, mushrooms, English peas, and truffle Parmesan cream. Spat’s also has Sunday brunch.

The Rustic House in Parkersburg makes shopping a treasure hunt!

Photo by Pam Tincher.

Parkersburg’s crown jewel is the Blennerhassett Hotel. This beautiful historic hotel has an attractive lobby with an intimate library, along with inviting window boxes full of colorful flowers that greet you upon check-in. Rooms are adorned with oldworld charm and are spacious with triple sheeted beds decorated with fine linens. The Italian tiled bathrooms have granite vanities.

A visit to Blennerhassett Island State Park is a must when coming to Parkersburg. You can reach the private island via the Island Belle, a lovely sternwheeler on the Ohio River. This is a great way to see how the elite lived circa 1700 and enjoy the scenery along the way.

Outdoor dining area of the Blennerhassett Hotel’s onsite restaurant, which is currently getting a remodel.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

Blennerhassett Mansion is a historic gem in the city of Parkersburg.

Photo by Erin Klema.

A replica of the Blennerhassett family’s mansion is open for tours, both on foot or by horse drawn wagons and with costumed interpreters and docents. While the gorgeous mansion welcomes visitors to see the fine furnishings (many are originals) and learn the history, it wasn’t at all a rosy one, and you might even have a ghost encounter on the island. Learn more about that family’s history at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History.

Ghosts are a big part of Parkersburg’s scene. The town has even been featured in Southern Living for having one of the nation’s best ghost tours, which I have been on and loved. If your travels bring you to the area in October, check out the Susan Sheppherd ghost tours.

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For great burgers, fries, and onion rings, try North End Tavern & Brewery. This casual eatery is also home to amazing craft beer and West Virginia’s first craft brewery. Colombo’s Italian Restaurant, a longstanding local eatery (1954), serves up delicious Italian cuisine, something that West Virginia does mighty good. Try the Chicken Cacciatore or Spaghetti Deluxe pasta dishes, served with traditional Garlic bread and house salads. I’ve heard the gelato is to die for!

Be sure to try a piece (or two!) of Holl’s Chocolates during your visit. This small familyowned chocolate shop makes Swiss chocolates as good as any you’d buy in the mother country.

Luxury bedding and beautiful linens at the Blennerhassett Hotel.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

A second option is the TownePlace Suites, a Marriott property. Rooms include kitchenettes and flat-screen TVs, while the hotel itself has an indoor pool, patio, and bike rentals. Breakfast is complimentary here.

PARKERSBURG It is often said that you don’t have to go far from home to have an adventure. Parkersburg is in Charlestons’ backyard, so consider it as a weekend travel spot in your future. Enjoy exploring Wild, Wonderful West Virginia.

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Enjoy a glass of vino at Toscano in Appalachia (inside of Point Park Marketplace) or a beverage of your choice (coffee, wine, craft cocktails) at The Coffee Bar on Market Street, also serving a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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This downtown mural depicts the oil and gas scene in Parkersburg and is also home to the Oil and Gas Museum.

Photo by Melody Pittman.

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