San Marcos Historical Charmer Offers Plenty of Space for Guests

Today’s historical shelter is steeped in Texas history, and its 3,925 square foot main home and 680 square foot cottage are nestled on two large corner lots to offer plenty of amenities at home, plus it’s close to all the shopping San Marcos has to offer.

Known as the Old Storey Home, it was built by James Gray Storey in 1890 in Hays County. Storey was the son-in-law of the first judge of Hays County — Henry Cheatham — and was himself Hays County district clerk, then a captain in the Civil War, then Hays County Judge, and later a member of the Texas legislator.

Shortly before he and his wife, Sarah, built their home, he was elected Hays County Clerk, and held that position until 1906.

The home, located at 702 Burleson St. in San Marcos, was added to the list of Texas Historic Landmarks in 1970.

“This beautiful historical home has been well maintained and will easily accommodate today’s lifestyle,” listing agent Brenda Damron said. The grounds include a greenhouse, storage building and other outbuildings — and a pool.

Inside, Damron said, “this property has it all.” And she’s not wrong. A beautiful formal living room has 12-foot ceilings, crown molding, and wood floors — the latter are throughout the home. A formal dining room is just off the living room, and is spacious and inviting — and has plenty of room for a big family Thanksgiving.

The kitchen is substantial and open to the family room and breakfast nook – both of which overlook the spacious grounds and pool.

The master retreat offers a gorgeous sitting room and substantial bedroom, as well as a generously sized master bath. The additional two bedrooms in the main home are also good-sized, as are the other bathrooms.

Outside, a covered patio and deck provides space to lounge around the pool and to entertain, and the one-bedroom carriage house beyond has a private entrance and pool deck area, making it a great spot for long-term guests or even for Airbnb rentals.