Magnificent
The William Hall House
Circa 1842 and 1872

The 4,034 square foot William Hall House boasts 10 rooms on 2 floors, including formal study, two parlors, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast/reading loft, laundry room, 4 bedrooms, as well as 2 ½ baths. The residence has undergone an extensive rehabilitation over the last two years.

The asymmetrical two-story façade, displays many common Italianate characteristics including wide, overhanging eaves with brackets and cornices, tall, narrow windows with hood moldings, side and rear bay windows. The interior features high ceilings, heavily molded doors, pocket doors, and marble mantels.

All systems have been updated and/or replaced: new wiring and circuit breaker panel box, updated plumbing and fixtures, 2 new hi-efficiency gas furnaces, 10 operable fireplaces with 4 fitted for gas coal baskets, 4 gas log and 2 alcohol gel fueled, new professional kitchen with sky light and breakfast loft.

Finishes in the kitchen include custom cabinets, granite countertops, exposed brick wall, cherry staircase with granite insets and hardwood floors. The professional stainless suite of equipment includes a gas stovetop, wall oven, built-in microwave, side by side fridge, stainless apron front sink. The library boasts a new coffered oak ceiling and new custom floor to ceiling bookcases.

This magnificent residence overlooks fertile Ohio River bottomlands and sits on a rare two acre parcel that extends to the river. The Hall House sits near the geographic center of Vevay’s state historic district, 5 blocks from the public library, historic Hoosier Theatre, and Riverfront Park.

Vevay, originally called New Switzerland (Swisserland), was settled in 1802 and platted by Swiss immigrants in 1813 (three years prior to statehood). It was named after the Swiss city of Vevey. The Swiss immigrants settled, intending on cultivating grapes and producing wine. The early settlers terraced the hills, planted grapes and produced wine, leading to the area being called "The Vineyard." Besides wine the Swiss also made various brandies, whiskies and beers.

Eventually the town’s economy became dependent on raising cattle and sheep and the production of dairy crops, tobacco, hay and soybean crops. Switzerland County is the birthplace of commercial winemaking in the United States. Switzerland County wilderness areas provide prime hunting, fishing and boating--ranked #2 in deer harvest for 2007 and #1 for turkey.

The town, the river and the picturesque rolling countryside retain their rural charm as much as they were in the 1800s when the hay trade prospered. The town boasts over 300 homes, churches and buildings dating to the 19th century. This concentration drew Hollywood to Vevay in 1974 to film the television movie A Girl Named Sooner.

Vevay, Indiana is located midway between Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio, and a short drive from Lexington, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana. The county is primarily rural but hosts Belterra Casino resort with its world class golf course, casino and spa. 20 miles west is historic Madison, Indiana.

503 West Market St, Vevay (264228) New price $375,000 (from $449,500)

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