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$599,000
25006580 MLS
Rare opportunity to own a Texas Historic Landmark with commercial potential. The Cavitt House, built 1845–1854 on a Republic of Texas land grant, sits on 5.7 acres in Wheelock just 25 minutes from Bryan–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.

312 Fm 391, Wheelock

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$599,000
6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 25004748 MLS
Own a rare piece of Texas history. The Cavitt House, a Texas Historic Landmark on 5.7 acres in quiet Wheelock, was built 1845–1854 by Ann Cavitt on a 300-acre Republic of Texas land grant from Sterling Robertson. This 5,700 sq ft, 3-story, 11-room Texana-style mansion features hand-carved cypress and pine, hand-blown glass windows, and six fireplaces crafted from pink brick and ironstone. Designed by a New England architect, it once served as a Stagecoach Inn along El Camino Real—the King’s Highway—hosting guests like President Sam Houston, a longtime family friend of the Cavitt family and celebrated Texas folklorist and author J. Frank Dobie. The property includes a southwestern style modern guesthouse (used as a successful Airbnb/long-term rental), two barns that can be used for storage, workshop or garage and an original 1836 two-story cedar log cabin ready for restoration. Some recent improvements include a renovated kitchen, two updated bathrooms, spray foam insulation, new central A/C upstairs, new plumbing. Towering heritage trees surround the home, adding beauty, shade, and a sense of legacy. Located just 25 minutes from Bryan–College Station, this exceptional property offers endless possibilities: private residence, boutique B&B, wedding/event venue, museum, cafe or RV camp. Architectural drawings by Texas A&M students are archived in the Library of Congress. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to live, host, or invest in a landmark that helped shape early Texas.

312 Fm 391, Wheelock

Listing courtesy of JLA Realty. Contact: