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Pure Joy - Cozy Bungalow Downtown Granbury
Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Granbury
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Granbury, TX
- Place, Lake Granbury2 min walk
- Place, Granbury City Beach3 min walk
- Place, Historic Granbury Square5 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Pure Joy - Cozy Bungalow Downtown Granbury
This charming historic home sits three blocks from the Granbury Square and 350ft from the Granbury Beach. Come enjoy Granbury and rejuvenate in this peaceful bungalow. This 2 Bed/2 Bath home features a huge private backyard with outdoor dining space and large fireplace. This historic home has all the charm you would expect in addition to modern amenities.
Originally built in 1887, this cozy bungalow is a peaceful retreat located within walking distance to Downtown Granbury. This home has been fully restored and expanded to offer you everything you could imagine while maintaining its original historic charm.
BEDROOMS:
The master bedroom features a smart TV, a wall of beautiful built ins, a reading chair, an original fireplace (non working), a chest of drawers, walk in closet in master bath, and 4 windows to allow natural light in. This room features a comfortable king bed with luxury bedding. The second bedroom features a smart TV, a comfortable queen bed with luxury bedding, and a walk in closet All rooms have lamps to provide cozy lighting in the evening.
KITCHEN:
The kitchen comes fully furnished with barware/tools, pots, pans, baking sheets, utensils, serving ware, glassware, plate settings, and "S'more's" supplies.
The kitchen has a gas four burner cooktop and full sized oven with a vent-a-hood. A drawer microwave is beside the gas range. A toaster and crockpot are also provided.
There is a Keurig and drip coffee machine provided as well.
The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher. Dishwasher tablets and dish soap are provided.
LIVING ROOMS:
The formal living room features a beautiful "Luxe Depth" tufted leather sofa and 2 velvet recliners. Once you sit down in this room, you will not want to leave. The room is flooded with natural light from the original "wavy glass" windows, and it offers incredible views.
The second living room features a 55" smart TV, a large leather sofa, and 2 leather armchairs. This room also features a cozy nook to unwind and view the backyard.
BATHROOMS:
The master bathroom's features a timeless design of marble countertops and black and white hexagon tile. There is a tub/shower combo in this room. It offers a large walk in closet as well.
The second bathroom features a large walk in shower.
Both bathrooms feature luxurious waffle-knit towels, make-up towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap.
LAUNDRY ROOM:
The laundry room features a washer and dryer that is available to use at all times. Laundry detergent and dryer sheets are provided. There is also a bakers rack that holds blankets for use outside.
OUTSIDE:
The house sits on a large .5 acre lot surrounded by greenery on 3 sides. When you step in to the backyard, you will forget you are in the city.
The back of the house has a large covered patio, one-of-a-kind outdoor fireplace, outdoor dining table, 4 Adirondack chairs, and outdoor games.
Originally built in 1887, this cozy bungalow is a peaceful retreat located within walking distance to Downtown Granbury. This home has been fully restored and expanded to offer you everything you could imagine while maintaining its original historic charm.
BEDROOMS:
The master bedroom features a smart TV, a wall of beautiful built ins, a reading chair, an original fireplace (non working), a chest of drawers, walk in closet in master bath, and 4 windows to allow natural light in. This room features a comfortable king bed with luxury bedding. The second bedroom features a smart TV, a comfortable queen bed with luxury bedding, and a walk in closet All rooms have lamps to provide cozy lighting in the evening.
KITCHEN:
The kitchen comes fully furnished with barware/tools, pots, pans, baking sheets, utensils, serving ware, glassware, plate settings, and "S'more's" supplies.
The kitchen has a gas four burner cooktop and full sized oven with a vent-a-hood. A drawer microwave is beside the gas range. A toaster and crockpot are also provided.
There is a Keurig and drip coffee machine provided as well.
The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher. Dishwasher tablets and dish soap are provided.
LIVING ROOMS:
The formal living room features a beautiful "Luxe Depth" tufted leather sofa and 2 velvet recliners. Once you sit down in this room, you will not want to leave. The room is flooded with natural light from the original "wavy glass" windows, and it offers incredible views.
The second living room features a 55" smart TV, a large leather sofa, and 2 leather armchairs. This room also features a cozy nook to unwind and view the backyard.
BATHROOMS:
The master bathroom's features a timeless design of marble countertops and black and white hexagon tile. There is a tub/shower combo in this room. It offers a large walk in closet as well.
The second bathroom features a large walk in shower.
Both bathrooms feature luxurious waffle-knit towels, make-up towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap.
LAUNDRY ROOM:
The laundry room features a washer and dryer that is available to use at all times. Laundry detergent and dryer sheets are provided. There is also a bakers rack that holds blankets for use outside.
OUTSIDE:
The house sits on a large .5 acre lot surrounded by greenery on 3 sides. When you step in to the backyard, you will forget you are in the city.
The back of the house has a large covered patio, one-of-a-kind outdoor fireplace, outdoor dining table, 4 Adirondack chairs, and outdoor games.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Granbury
Located in Granbury, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. D'Vine Wine and Harbor Lakes Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Granbury and Dinosaur Valley State Park. Granbury's Railroad Depot Museum and FCS Paintball are also worth visiting. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Granbury, TX
What's nearby
- Lake Granbury - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Granbury City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Historic Granbury Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Granbury Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Granbury City Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Restaurants
- Whataburger - 4 min drive
- Mesquite Pit Steaks and Bar B Q - 12 min walk
- Chili's Grill & Bar - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 4 min drive
- Wingstop - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ben Holmes
Williams Thomas Sellars & Sarah Leticia Ingle Sellars built this house (composed of three rooms) in 1887. They came to Granbury through Missouri where Mr. Sellars fought alongside his wife’s brothers for the Confederacy. They had lived on various sites in Granbury (one of which was the Captain Morris House on East Pearl).
Their soon-to-be son-in-law, John Clyde Morris, bought the house from his wife’s (Rosa Lee Sellars) father in 1900 when her mother died an untimely death. They lived another 68 years in this house and raised 2 children (John and Amelia) while operating their family business known as “JR Morris and Son Hardware Company).
An interesting history of the second owners of the home is the story of the marriage evening of the Morrises: “On June 11, 1900, John Clyde, after working a full day in the store, he (by prearrangement) picked up Rosa Lee in his buggy at her home, drove to a spot some two miles west of Granbury and shot rabbits for an hour. About sundown he drove back into town to the Methodist Parsonage where the wedding vows were said. Their wedding night was spent in this very home where, when it came time to retire, John Clyde conveniently suggested that he must go to the barn to feed the horses, while Rosa Lee swiftly seized the opportunity to put on a long gown, turned out the light, jumped into bed and pretended to be asleep when he returned from the barn. And thus commenced 42 years of happiness for the two; a marriage based on respect, love, high moral standards, mutual faithfulness and unselfishness.”
Their soon-to-be son-in-law, John Clyde Morris, bought the house from his wife’s (Rosa Lee Sellars) father in 1900 when her mother died an untimely death. They lived another 68 years in this house and raised 2 children (John and Amelia) while operating their family business known as “JR Morris and Son Hardware Company).
An interesting history of the second owners of the home is the story of the marriage evening of the Morrises: “On June 11, 1900, John Clyde, after working a full day in the store, he (by prearrangement) picked up Rosa Lee in his buggy at her home, drove to a spot some two miles west of Granbury and shot rabbits for an hour. About sundown he drove back into town to the Methodist Parsonage where the wedding vows were said. Their wedding night was spent in this very home where, when it came time to retire, John Clyde conveniently suggested that he must go to the barn to feed the horses, while Rosa Lee swiftly seized the opportunity to put on a long gown, turned out the light, jumped into bed and pretended to be asleep when he returned from the barn. And thus commenced 42 years of happiness for the two; a marriage based on respect, love, high moral standards, mutual faithfulness and unselfishness.”
Why they chose this property
While building the house in 1887, he dug a well in the back yard – a hole 3 1⁄2 feet in diameter and 30 feet deep -- where they drew their water from a bucket; when the second part of the house was added on in 1921, the well served as a septic tank.
The very back two rooms were added some time in the 1950/1960s and redesigned by Linda Preston and her late husband Rodger in 2004. They purchased it from Shirley Hooks (she had inherited the house upon the death of Howard and Charlene Clemmons who were beloved Granbury residents; they operated a mercantile store on the Square and he acted as General Granbury, Santa Claus, and a goodwill ambassador for the community). The painting in the dining room depicting Howard Clemmons as General Granbury was painted by local artist Jeff Cocanour
The large rocks on the porch were saved from the original home and reused during the remodel. As well, the rock stairs on which you exit at the back were retrieved from under the house during renovation. In the back yard is the original carriage house along with the Granbury Bus Station dating from the 1950s which was “saved” from demolition by Linda Preston. The beautiful bar in the dining room originally came from the Andy Aston Saloon on the Granbury Square in the early 1900's. It was much later salvaged by Linda for her "Almost Heaven" store that she operated on the square for 33 years. After closing her store, she moved the bar to this home and it was a perfect fit! Linda was presented with the colorful and informative history of this home from a longtime friend and decedent of the family, Cody Martin Jr.
The very back two rooms were added some time in the 1950/1960s and redesigned by Linda Preston and her late husband Rodger in 2004. They purchased it from Shirley Hooks (she had inherited the house upon the death of Howard and Charlene Clemmons who were beloved Granbury residents; they operated a mercantile store on the Square and he acted as General Granbury, Santa Claus, and a goodwill ambassador for the community). The painting in the dining room depicting Howard Clemmons as General Granbury was painted by local artist Jeff Cocanour
The large rocks on the porch were saved from the original home and reused during the remodel. As well, the rock stairs on which you exit at the back were retrieved from under the house during renovation. In the back yard is the original carriage house along with the Granbury Bus Station dating from the 1950s which was “saved” from demolition by Linda Preston. The beautiful bar in the dining room originally came from the Andy Aston Saloon on the Granbury Square in the early 1900's. It was much later salvaged by Linda for her "Almost Heaven" store that she operated on the square for 33 years. After closing her store, she moved the bar to this home and it was a perfect fit! Linda was presented with the colorful and informative history of this home from a longtime friend and decedent of the family, Cody Martin Jr.
What makes this property unique
The story now leads to our chapter. Our family has been a part of the Granbury community since 1993 with the purchase of our family ranch Northwest of town. Linda Preston quickly became a beloved family friend, and we spent many years enjoying and loving this home with her. We always told her that we would love to own and take care of this historic home if she chose to move. In 2021 this dream came true. Upon her relocation to New Mexico to pursue her passion of art, we were able to purchase the home. Now our chapter in this home begins. We can not wait to have this home in our family for generations to come, and we are thrilled to share the wonderful experience it has to offer with YOU!
Our family has always been drawn to old houses -- especially homes that carry the positive essence of their owners – and we feel that sharing this house with the Sellars, Morrises, Clemmons, and Prestons is PURE JOY.
Our family has always been drawn to old houses -- especially homes that carry the positive essence of their owners – and we feel that sharing this house with the Sellars, Morrises, Clemmons, and Prestons is PURE JOY.
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