Circa 1886 Architect Nicholas J. Clayton-Designed Sonnentheil House in Galveston, Texas

$1,400,000 | 1886 | 4,852 Sq. Ft. | 3 Beds | 4.5+ Baths | 0.24 Acres

1826 Sealy St, Galveston, TX 77550

Built in 1886-87 for German native Jacob Sonnentheil this home was most likely designed by prominent Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton. Sonnentheil operated a wholesale dry goods store on The Strand in Galveston. The Sonnentheil house displays influences of Eastlake, Gothic, and Italianate architectural styling. Outstanding features include the finely-crafted double gallery. Main house features 3 large bedrooms, recently remodeled primary en suite bath, guest bath, two powder rooms, large den, formal dining, formal parlor, siting room, and an elevator. Custom hand cut hardwood patterned parquet floors, original custom plaster crown molding, arches & medallions. Rare curly pine paneling, antique light fixtures, Five fireplaces and original stained glass. Carriage house/Garage Apt. is 644 sq. ft. feature two bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, living area and off street parking. Garage apartment is leased available to see in 2nd showing.

Thomas Schwenk • tom@talktotgre.com • (409) 888-6178
Coldwell Banker Realty
Photography Credit: Jason Dotson

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