The Home You’d Swear You’ve Seen Before Is Actually in Waxahachie

Where have you seen this home? Is it Swiss Avenue gem, or a historic home you’ve driven past in Downtown McKinney. It could be a idyllic estate in the south or a countryside retreat up north. Listing agent Jan Davis of Ebby Halliday Realtors says there’s a reason why this home seems so familiar.

“It is the home that has appeared in print ads and magazines literally across the nation, even though they all say it is in their state,” Davis says. Indeed, it’s the perfect picturesque home you’d see in Southern Living or Martha Stewart Home, but this home at 1121 W. Main Street is well rooted in Waxahachie.

Built in 1894, this four-bedroom, three-plus bath home has a spacious 4,893 square feet and is situated on a 0.81-acre lot on Waxahachie’s Main Street. There you’ll find many of the city’s featured historic homes alongside this one on the annual Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes.

In this home’s 128-year history, it’s been a beloved home to many Waxahachie residents and families including Mr. Mac Upshaw. In Feb. 1956, he placed a classified ad pitching his manufacturing business for sale there on Main Street. A month later, he opened Mac Upshaw Antiques showcasing 18th century and Victorian furniture, plus bric a brac. Incidentally, the sellers are downsizing so all the furniture is for sale.

Just an interesting note, former resident Upshaw’s brother was prominent North Texas architect Forrest Upshaw Jr. who designed the Park Forest branch of the Carrollton Library, various Waxahachie municipal buildings, and 509 Hoel St, which we wrote about in 2016.

Davis says this verdant corner lot home has played host to countless fundraising events and all-season socials that flock here for its special nighttime charm.

“There are curtains that close and totally allow you to entertain on the exterior porches in the dead of winter,” Davis says. “Exterior lighting in the trees light up the yard for romantic night time entertaining.” You can just picture it, right?

Davis highlights the home’s seamless blend of architectural history and modern day comfort. The timeless kitchen remodel boasts a Thermador gas stove, warming drawers, and wine refrigerator, as well as glass-fronted cabinets.

From the listing: The flexible formals showcase an ample dining room flanked by original pocket doors Casement windows have shutters and stained glass windows sparkle like jewels A cozy den has two built in aquariums, a FP & vaulted ceiling with exposed beams Large master with ensuite bath includes a jetted tub, dual dressing areas & a steam shower A guest bedroom features a ensuite bath with a clawfoot tub Upstairs are two ample bedrooms with a shared bath Outside is an entertainers’ dream with a turf lawn and sparkling pool & spa Multiple conversation areas, towering trees with mood lighting, & firepit.

And that’s the house you thought you’ve seen before. In charming Waxahachie. This home has an active option contract but Davis is well-connected in these parts. Give her a call if your curiosity is piqued about this one or let her find your own gingerbread house.

Jan Davis has listed 1121 W. Main Street in Waxahachie for $993,500.