Mark Twain, who was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, was not only a famous American author but was also an entrepreneur, print publisher, lecturer, and humorist.
He was hailed as the “greatest humorist the United States” has ever produced and fellow famous author William Faulkner once referred to him as the “Father of American literature.” He is best known for his books, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Those books have gone on to be classics in American literature to this day.
This view of the house shows the driveway leading to the bright white home that if framed by the tall trees and the lush grass lawns. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There is a set of stone stairs connecting the driveway to the lawn of grass that is slightly elevated bordered with low stone walls. This angle shows the two structures of the property. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This view of the house makes you appreciate more of its bright exterior walls and tall chimneys. These are then complemented by the wonderful landscaping that surrounds it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The driveway diverges into this narrow walkway through the grass lawn leading to the main entry adorned with colorful shrubs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the simple yet charming foyer with glass panels on its main door to let in natural light and illuminate the white walls, ceiling and built-in benches on both sides topped with wall-mounted hooks for coats and hats. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the large living room with a white beamed ceiling, an L-shaped sectional sofa by the windows and a set of four armchairs by the fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other living room has bright armchairs, pillows and ottoman to stand out against the bright walls and arched ceiling with a skylight. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The kitchen has bright and white shaker cabinets and drawers complemented by the hardwood flooring and the wood countertop of the kitchen island. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other view of the kitchen shows the charming informal dining area at the far end as well as the view of the living room from the sink area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other kitchen is small and simple with hardwood flooring to complement the light gray walls and white cabinetry. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a closer look at the informal dining area at the edge of the kitchen. It has a U-shaped built-in booth-style bench with red cushions paired with a small wooden dining table that matches the hardwood flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the dining room with a rectangular wooden dining table surrounded by black slat-back chairs to contrast the surrounding bright walls and wainscoting. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other view of the formal dining area lovely waist-high wooden cabinet on the side of the table topped with a lamp and an artwork to complement the light gray walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the primary bedroom with a large white bed adorned by the colorful patterned area rug underneath that tops the hardwood flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other view of the primary bedroom shows that the large white bed is flanked by matching white bedside drawers bearing blue-gray decorative lamps to stand out against the light gray walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a homey bedroom with a splash of color coming from the sheets and pillows of the bed that blends well with the surrounding light beige walls and ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a simple bedroom with a white sleigh bed to match the daybed at the foot as well as the bright white floor. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a bright and white primary bathroom complemented by the light beige flooring tiles and the red line that accents the walls running above the bathtub at the window and the sink area beside it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other view of the primary bathroom features the glass-enclosed walk-in shower area just beside the bathtub and the door. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bathroom has patterned tiles on the lower half of its walls to serve as backsplash and complement the pedestal sink across from the shower area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bathroom has a lovely dark marble countertop to its vanity extending to the backsplash that makes the white freestanding sink stand out. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a simple bathroom with gray walls to complement the white porcelain pedestal sink and toilet. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the second floor landing of the house with gray flooring to match the gray banisters contrasted by the bright walls and ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the indoor basketball court of the property fitted with a lovely living room at the corner that has a large stone fireplace across from the gray sofa set. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other view of the indoor basketball court shows the massive size of the area with a tall arched white ceiling augmented by the skylights that bring in natural lighting. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a spacious playroom with lots of space to run around and play along with a table for crafts. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There is a corner of the house that is fitted with a bright orange cushioned sofa for a nice reading nook beside the wide glass window. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the back of the house fitted with an outdoor sitting area and a charming stone firepit to bring warmth to the place. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a closer look at the lovely sitting area of the back of the house with a dark brown woven wicker sofa set and background of lush landscaping. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the beautiful pool of the property surrounded by tall trees that bring shade and a scenic background for the area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the poolside area shows the charming outdoor sitting area and dining area with a background of tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the other large structure of the property that used to be a barn and is now repurposed. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other view of the barn exterior shows the tall chimney towering on the side with the same reddish tone as the exteriors of the barn. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This lovely corner of the outdoor areas has a stone bench by the wooden fence to better enjoy the lovely scenic landscape. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a part of the surrounding acres of beautiful farmland. The landscape is filled with lush shrubs, grass and trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the aerial view of the property showing its two large structures and the surrounding lush fields of grass and tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
When Mark Twain was four-years-old, his family moved to Hannibal, Missouri, where he was raised. The town and the area surrounding it became part of the settings in each of his famous novels’ characters, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
Life was not always easy for Mark Twain, though, and before penning his novels, he worked as a printer’s apprentice and a typesetter while writing articles and columns for his older brother, Orion Clemons’ newspaper. He even spent time paddling down the Mississippi River as a riverboat pilot before he moved to Nevada for a time with Orion.
Although she rebuffed his first proposal, Mark Twain went on to marry the lovely Olivia Langdon in Elmira, New York, in 1870 and they eventually built a gorgeous home together in Redding, Connecticut. He named the 18.7-acre property Jean’s farm after his youngest daughter.
The beautiful farmhouse is nestled amongst rolling meadows and rich farmland and features several gorgeous bridges, a stone-lined, shaded driveway, a fish pond, and plenty of trees. Nearby to the gorgeous flower beds and stone walls is a large barn that eventually was converted to house an arcade and movie theater with a bonus full-service apartment and areas for indoor sports. The property also features a studio and a gorgeous swimming pool filled with salt water with a children’s play area close by.
The 3,645 square-foot farmhouse boasts five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a beautiful dining room, and a heartwarming living room. Gorgeous hickory floors flank the entire downstairs and there is plenty of room in the dine-in kitchen to host family and friends for get-togethers, parties, and holidays. Antiqued ceiling beams top off the beautiful décor of the more than a century old home that can be your home, for the right price.
The massive farmhouse, complete with its gorgeous, rolling farmland property and many amenities, is currently up for sale for a cool $1.85 million by Lois Lehman of William Raveis Luxury Properties of Southport, Connecticut.
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
Combine all that with a love of writing and Homestratsophere.com was born. He balances his working time between running his interior design company, working on his off-the-grid cabin and publishing homestratosphere.com.
