Property Details

• Price: $1,750,000
• Status: Active
• Property Type: House
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 5
• Square Feet: 4,329
• Lot Size: 10,300 sq ft

Description

Allardyce Cottage is a beautifully preserved historic home, circa 1859, blending timeless architecture with refined modern updates. Set on 2 landscaped lots with abundant fruit trees, this elegant residence offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, soaring ceilings, original longleaf pine floors, crown molding, and plenty of natural light. Stained-glass accents add historic charm, while modern enhancements ensure comfort. The outdoor area features a covered patio, brick courtyard, sparkling pool, & gas fire pit, ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation. A separate cottage includes a 555sf game room with wet bar, 1/2 bath, garage, plus a 320sf efficiency apartment with kitchenette and full bath, providing exceptional versatility. Additional highlights include a separate, detached 2-car garage with side street access, secure, custom fencing, and lush Zoysia lawn. Just minutes from the Gulf, Strand, UTMB, and downtown entertainment district, this landmark defines luxury coastal living at its best.

Features

• County: Galveston
• MLS Area: East End
• Latitude: 29.304779
• Longitude: -94.780892
• Subdivision: Galveston Townsite
• Directions: From Broadway, turn on 13th St towards downtown. Property located on the corner of 13th Street/Ball.
• Room Descriptions: 10x7 Utility Room, 15x12 Kitchen, 15x14 Dining Room, 15x14 Living Room, 15x15 Primary Bedroom, 18x12 Bedroom, 18x12 Bedroom, 20x16 Bedroom, 22x8 Sunroom, 30x17 Game Room
• Interior: Wet Bar, Balcony, Butler's Pantry, Crown Molding, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pots & Pan Drawers, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Vanity, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
• 1/2 Baths: 2
• Has Fireplace: Yes
• Fireplace Description: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
• Style: French Provincial, Historic/Antique
• Stories: 2
• Is New Construction: No
• Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
• Exterior: Balcony, Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Porch, Patio, Private Yard, Storage
• Parking Description: Additional Parking, Detached, Garage, Oversized
• Has Garage: Yes
• Garage Spaces: 3
• Has a Pool: Yes
• Other Structures: Garage Apartment, Shed(s)
• Acre Range: 0 Up To 1/4 Acre
• Lot Description: Corner Lot, Subdivision, Side Yard
• Lot Size in Acres: 0.236
• Lot Size in Sq. Ft.: 10,300
• Is One Story: No
• School District: Galveston
• Elementary School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
• Middle School: GISD OPEN ENROLL
• High School: BALL HIGH SCHOOL
• Property Type: SFR
• Property SubType: Detached
• Year Built: 1859
• Status: Active

Location

Address: 1227 Ball Galveston, TX 77550

City: Galveston, TX 77550