A picturesque Craftsman-style Florida abode that was built by Sears & Roebuck founder Alvah Roebuck has snagged itself a buyer only days after hitting the market for just $600,000.
Located in the small coastal town of Gulfport, a community of brightly painted cottages that attracts all manner of creatives and free spirits, the quaint dwelling was constructed by the retail giant in 1925.
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Much of its original 100-year-old design details remain to this day, merging perfectly with the many modern upgrades that have been installed in the century since Roebuck took up residence.
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With three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms spread across 1,536 square feet of living space, the home’s footprint is compact yet comfortable.
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Roebuck, who was born in Lafayette, IN, moved to Florida after leaving the company in 1895—when he was bought out by Sears for just $20,000.
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“It’s just one of the most charming houses you’ll come across in the famed Gulfport neighborhood,” says listing agent Steven Sallo of LPT Realty LLC.
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Roebuck, who was also the inventor of the Woodstock typewriter, chose Gulfport as a destination for his retirement and built his dream home in the Craftsman style with Colonial Revival influences.
