Renovated shotgun house built in 1900 charms the Kentucky market. Take a look inside
A home that’s over a century old has managed to catch the attention of the Louisville, Kentucky, real estate market despite its tiny size.
The home, primarily known as a “shotgun house” in the southern states, has listed for $174,300 mere years after it was renovated from head-to-toe.
“This 100-year-old shotgun was taken down to the studs and received a complete renovation just three years ago,” the listing on Realtor.com says. “It features updated windows, roof, siding, gutters, electric, plumbing, insulation, drywall, and so much more! Entering you’ll notice soaring 11 ft. ceilings in the open concept living room and kitchen.”
What makes a tiny home a shotgun house is the layout, according to Britannica:
“Shotgun houses generally consist of a gabled front porch and two or more rooms laid out in a straight line. Rooms are directly connected without hallways. Shotgun houses may have derived their name from that room format, as it was sometimes said that a bullet shot from the front door would pass through the house without hitting anything and exit through the back door.”
And this two bedroom, one bathroom is just that. The 944-square-foot house has plenty of upgraded features, so it doesn’t feel like you’re living in 1900 (the year the home was built) including pine floors throughout, a kitchen with dark granite countertops, two bedrooms with ceiling fans and a hefty amount of closet space, and even a full bath with tile flooring and a new vanity.
