Though plain enough to be considered vernacular, this house has Victorian sensibilities and therefore I’d consider it a transitional Folk Victorian. It’s actually quite imposing and set beautifully back on a large lot in the small residential section of Metcalfe. It was identified as the Lanier House in the 1977 nomination of the Metcalfe Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places. Beyond that, I’ve been unable to locate any other information.
Metcalfe Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
My mother, Rebecca Lanier Allen, grew up in this house. Her parents were Sidney Lanier and Janet Horne Lanier.
This indeed a very lovely house located in a beautiful wooded setting. I really like the huge, wrap-around front porch!
Deserves a bigger door with those beautiful windows!