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The Offering

• Circa 1866 Texas Governor's Summer Mansion
• Mature tropical gardens surround the estate (featured on HGTV’s Secret Gardens of Galveston.)
• Approximately 11,540 sq. ft., 3 floors and verandahs and terraces
• 8 Guest Suites all featuring Luxury Baths, Private Jacuzzi Hot Tubs, Magnificent Beds, Fireplaces
• 4 Half Baths
• 12 Working Fireplaces
• Conservatory with year round indoor swimming
• Sun Decks
• Library/Business Center
• Laundry facility
• Separate Manager’s Quarters, 900 sq. ft. with private double bath
• Gourmet Commercial 2 Cook's Kitchen, with full restaurant certification, perfect for catered events
• Formal Ballroom/Dining Facility "Changes in Latitude" with seating for 36

Historical inn, completely renovated 1997-2003. All new electrical system and wiring. All new plumbing, supply lines, and plumbing fixtures. All new natural gas lines. Commercial security and fire alarm systems installed. Cable TV, Stereo, Telephone and DSL wire networks throughout Inn. Individual AC units throughout Inn allowing individual room cooling. Automatic sprinkler systems throughout all gardens. Low maintenance! All the charm of Historic accommodations but without the dread of worn out building components & maintenance headaches!

Property Details- Fixtures, Components & Building Inventory

Expansive Exterior Front Entrance & Interior Foyer

• Mature tropical gardens, including palms, mango, citrus, and exotics; plumerias, gingers, heliconias
• Original Art design Mermaid & Dolphin cast aluminum, 3 tier lighted lamp post with arm for signage
• Original Art design Mermaid & Dolphin logo, hand made, sculpted wood exterior sign
• Original1902 impressive concrete grand front entrance staircase bracketed with lions
• Reproduction Picket Fence (maintenance free)
• Antique reproduction cast aluminum wall mounted mailbox
• Galveston Historic Foundation’s Silver Jubilee Historic Home’s Tour Plaque
• Historic 1900 Storm Survivor Plaque
• Spacious Verandas with Floor to Ceiling "Walk-through" Windows
• Antique 10 arm brass & crystal front foyer chandelier, rewired
• Antique brass rear foyer chandelier originally a gasolier from Hotel Galvez, rewired
• Matching reproduction gasolier wall sconces
• 2-Ornate Focal Point historic reproduction ceiling medallions
• Antique solid bronze stairway medallions
• Walnut staircase with Nicholas Clayton designed ornate hand-carved newel post
• Antique reproduction gasolier newel post light
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• Mahogany mirrored coat rack/umbrella holder & collection of Victorian hats
• Mahogany round plant stand & candle
• 2, "Seasons" art prints
• Mahogany Swan plant stand & Pothos
• Mahogany front desk umbrella stand
• Cast iron umbrella stand
• Cast iron horse head
• Red 5 X 7 front entrance rug
• Carpet runner Wilton Derclon stain resistant
• Matching 5 X 7 Wilton Derclon stain resistant area rug
• 2, 5-Candle floor candelabrum
• Original to house -Antique wood trestle table
• Collection of Texas Birding Books
• Collection of Galveston/Texas history books & book easels
• Collection of Galveston Architecture Books
• Antique Book, Original Printing of "The Galveston That Was" featuring Ezra Stoller’s Photography
• Framed Ezra Stoller original b&w photograph of "Lion’s Head Staircase"
• Framed original pen & ink drawing of inn
• Original art pen & ink digital image suitable for note cards, stationary, personal correspondence
• Documented architectural & social history of property, researched by GHF historian
• Framed historic document detailing building’s history
• S & N (2/300) Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF)Silver Jubilee Tour Print featuring this property
• Mahogany filigree side table with magazines
• 2 Wood folding chairs

Parlor

• Fireplace mantel with antique gas-burning insert, and antique oak over-mantel, solid granite hearth
• Reproduction electric/gasolier chandelier and 4 corner electric/gasolier lights
• Ornate Focal Point reproduction ceiling medallion
• Ornate wood coffered ceiling and plaster crown moldings
• Beveled wood window box cornices
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• AC unit
• Candelabrum with red oil lamps, crystal prisms from original gasolier parlor lights
• Cherry nick-knack shelf
• Mahogany magazine rack, and collection of Architectural magazines
• Mahogany glass front display cabinet• Mahogany multilevel plant stand
• Art Deco Lady Lamp
• Framed Maxfield Parrish, "Daybreak" print
• Mahogany oval beveled glass tea table
• Antique French Provincial red velvet sofa and 2 chairs
• Mahogany sofa table
• Antique ornate oak slate top table
• Antique gramophone
• Mahogany octagonal sewing table
• Stained glass lamp
• Mahogany game table
• 2-Cherry piano stools
• 33" x 42" framed "Elissa Running Free" limited edition print
• Framed Maxfield Parrish "Mill Pond"print
• 2- Antique Victorian framed prints
• Red wall vase
• 3- Gilded wall sconces
• 8 X 11 Wilton Derclon stain resistant rug
• Victorian swing clock
• Cherub candle holder on upper mantel
• Cherub candle holder on parlor shelf
• 2 pink glass candle holders on sofa table
• 2 ships candle holders on sofa table
• 4 sets Costa Rican lace window curtains
• Mahogany Front Desk check-in center
• Mahogany desk organizer
• Front desk garbage can
• Front desk pen set
• Front desk lamp
• Front desk laminated Galveston Fun Maps
• Remaining Fun Map inventory
• Calculator

Ballroom-"Changes in Latitude" Dining Facility

• Original 1889 fireplace mantel and overmantel
• Antique Reproduction Gas "Coal Burning Fireplace Basket"
• Lace mantel runner
• Original 1889 opulent bowl chandeliers, solid brass, renovated and rewired
• Reproduction gasolier wall sconces & turret chandelier
• Turret wired with extensive electrical circuits for bands/entertainment
• 3 Ornate reproduction Focal Point ceiling medallions
• Original "bull’s eye" window trim detail
• Original Antique plaster crown moldings and trim
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• 2-AC units, (1 heat/AC)
• 3- heavy duty rods for imported Itallian Tapestries
• 36 x 51 Italian tapestry
• 50 x 85 Italian tapestry
• 36 x 51 Italian tapestry
• Built-in stereo speaker system
• 8- 42" Round cherry dining sets & 4 chairs
• 2- 30" Square teak dining sets & 2 chairs
• Assorted tablecloths, table condiments
• 78" Mahogany locking sideboard & ornate bracketed shelf
• 2 Antique Cherub buffet lamps
• 48" Mahogany locking sideboard & ornate bracketed shelf
• 2-Mahogany round plant stands
• 2 Silk tropical floral arrangements
• 2, 8-candle floor candelabrum
• 2, 1 candle, 4 vase candelabrum
• 2, 6-candle 30" antique reproduction "Seamaid" buffet candelabrum
• Mahogany wall sconce and silver candle holder
• Ornate hand carved "Shell" Mahogany serving table
• Mahogany Grecian plant stand
• Large dolphin urn with silk tropical arrangement
• Mahogany tea chest
• Coffee Urn
• 4 Slice toaster
• 2 Chafing dishes, one round, one rectangular
• Carving station & warming lamp
• Mahogany tea serving cart
• Mahogany 3-tier pastry stand
• Mahogany treble clef music table & silverware tray
• Approx. 20 juice glasses
• Approx. 75 champagne glasses
• Cork mats for juice pitchers
• 5 Silver candlesticks and large candles on overmantel
• Hot Plate burner for tea water carafe
• Serving cart
• 2 Silk orchid plants
• Oil lamp-small with green oil
• Oil lamp- small green glass
• Cereal Dispenser
• 8 sets Costa Rican lace curtains & valences

Finnegan's Pub

• Slate fireplace mantel restored & converted to gas burning logs
• Restored walnut & oak burled wood overmantel with carved ivory figurehead
• Restored leaded glass back bar & china cabinet
• Restored window seats
• Restored pocket doors separating pub from ballroom, in operating order
• Restored beamed ceiling
• Antique Reproduction Monte Carlo ceiling fan, corner lights & ornate ceiling medallion
• Special effects ceiling with opalized glaze
• Restored Arts & Crafts small pane windows
• Restored "rosette" window & door trim detail
• Restored original cypress wood wainscoting
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• Solid Oak Lion's Head Bar with Granite top & antique reproduction brass bar sink & faucets
• Under bar refrigerator
• Under bar wine captain
• AC unit
• DSL modem
• DSL router
• 3- DSL connections in Pub
• Stereo speaker control center
• Built-in stereo speaker system in window seats
• 5-Antique chairs
• 4-Mahogany bar stools
• 4-Swivel bar stools
• 2- Pub Tables
• Antique oak, nail keg trash barrel
• Vent-free gas logs
• Antique brass fireplace fender
• Mahogany stained interior window shutters
• 1901 J.W. Waterhouse framed print "A Mermaid"
• 1900 Howard Pyle framed print "The Mermaid"
• "Mermaid’s House Imported Whiskey" sign
• 6 X 9 oval Wilton Derclon stain resistant area rug
• Cherry Computer Cabinet
• Mahogany reservation organizer
• Mahogany office stationary organizer
• Locking cash drawer
• Mahogany late arrival/supply catalog organizer
• Calculator adding machine
• 2 Civil War Swords

Kitchen/Butler’s Pantry/Employee ½ Bath

• Restored original glass-front china cabinets
• 6 Reproduction Hanging Greek fishermen’s lights imported from Great Britain
• Monte Carlo antique reproduction ceiling fan
• 2 Pantry Reproduction Wall mounted Greek fishermen’s lights
• 1-double light bathroom sconce
• 1-wall mounted 48" over sink light
• 100 Amp Electric Service Panel, Kitchen Sub-Box
• Custom designed Gourmet Kitchen Island
• Custom oak edged, tile counter tops
• 2- Custom design wood wall shelving units and Celtic knot hand scrolled brackets
• 2 Cooks Kitchen: 2 double sinks, 2 work areas
• Commercial Garland 6 burner stove/36 inch oven
• Ceramic top 4 burner electric stove/30 inch oven
• 49 cu. ft. stainless steel commercial freezer
• 49 cu. ft. stainless steel commercial refrigerator
• Commercial 3-compartment, stainless steel sink, 2 drainboards
• Stainless over sink "Smart Rack" system
• Shelf units, wire basket storage units
• Extra hand wash sink
• ½ bath with mop sink
• 2 heavy duty garbage disposals
• Grease trap, 40 pound
• AC unit
• Stereo speakers
• Built-in residential dishwasher
• Antique interior window shutters
• Serving cart (ballroom or kitchen)
• Microwave oven
• Kitchen wall clock
• Antique reproduction oak towel holder
• Dinner service for approximately 20: dinnerware, stemware, silverware, water glasses, wine glasses
• Benjamin Franklin folding chair/step-stool
• Antique wall telephone cabinet
• 2 stainless kitchen carts
• 2 Bunn coffee makers
• 2 aluminum beverage bins
• 2 copper beverage bins
• Pancake griddle & rings
• Electric fry pan
• Cookie sheets
• Misc. kitchen utensils
• Electric mixer
• Chafing inserts
• Misc. serving trays
• Juice/milk pitchers
• Assorted bread baskets
• Tea kettle
• 2 champagne stands
• 4 champagne buckets
• Step ladder
• Assorted carrying trays
• Assorted cutting boards
• Assorted commercial dishwasher racks
• Assorted commercial dishwasher chemicals
• Bus pans
• Small coffee urn for Iced Tea
• Hurricane water supply- assorted 3 & 5 gallon jugs
• Oreck vacuum cleaner
• Misc. mops & brooms
• Oreck hand vacuum
• Small yellow vacuum(sometimes stored upstairs)
• Red vacuum (sometimes stored downstairs)
• Wall mounted hand vacuum
• Heavy duty fire extinguisher

 Main Floor Suite- Ocean Rhythms

• Original 1866 faux-marbleized slate fireplace mantel and 1889 overmantel, completely restored
• Gas burning logs
• Ornate fireplace screen
• Unique diamond shaped, antique reproduction Focal Point ceiling medallion
• Monte Carlo antique Reproduction ceiling fan
• Beveled wood window box cornices
• Over-bed cornice & bed drape
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• AC unit
• Bathroom mirror, shelf
• Reproduction pedestal sink
• Over toilet towel shelf unit
• Hand-carved Mahogany King size Rococo Bed
• King size mattress and box springs
• 2 King Pillows• 2-Sets Egyptian cotton pillow-top sheet sets
• King mattress cover
• King Belgian Tapestry bed coverlet and 3 tapestry pillow shams
• 3 sham pillows
• Cotton blanket
• Wall-mounted hair dryer
• Trash container
• 2-Antique Victorian ceramic wall hangings
• 2 Framed Itallian Wall Tapestries
• Mahogany bar cabinet/TV stand
• 19" color TV/VCR with remote
• TV swivel
• Mahogany desk
• Mahogany desk chair
• Mahogany 3 drawer dresser
• Phone
• DSL port
• Hand painted Victorian desk lamp
• 2 Night stands
• 2 Bedside Lamps
• 1 Floor Lamp
• 2 Overstuffed Tapestry Chairs
• 24 X 30 Framed John William Waterhouse Print, The Crystal Ball
• 8 X 11 Wilton Derclon stain resistant rug
• 4 sets Costa Rican lace window curtains
• 4-cup coffee-maker, 2 fine bone china cups, 2 water glasses, tray, ice bucket
• Electric clock/radio/CD player
• Black 1.6 cu ft refrigerator
• Black microwave oven
• Luggage stand
• Cherry wood clothes rack
• Ironing board/iron
• Antique reproduction brass train rack, coat hangers
• Spacious private verandah with 2-3 person FreeFlow Hot Tub
• Verandah outdoor ceiling fan
• Glass top patio table with 2 chairs on private verandah
• Glass ashtray
• Verandah garbage can
• Various potted plants
• Room Directory
• Guest room comment book

 Upstairs Foyer

• Antique hand painted chandelier with crystal prisms
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• Staircase door to attic- attic currently storage only, misc supplies, linens
• Future attic-loft suite expansion possible (Mermaid’s Loft)
• Future attic-loft suite expansion possible (Song of the Sea)
• Antique oak book shelf with assorted magazines
• Framed Maxfield Parrish print
• 2-Mahogany glass display cabinets
• Mahogany linen armoire
• Mahogany lamp table & lamp
• Mahogany tapestry corner chair
• Magazine stand
•14 x 16 Framed Maxfield Parrish print "Stars"
•14 x 16 Framed Maxfield Parrish print "Ecstasy"
• 3 X 5 reproduction red silk rug
• Floor mounted fire extinguisher

Library

• Antique reproduction Monte Carlo ceiling fan
• Restored Original1898 Arts & Crafts tile floor
• Antique Greek Revival columned bookcase
• Antique coal heater-gas burning
• Ornate hand carved mahogany cheval mirror
• Mahogany tea chest
• Antique oak side board & lamp
• Spare ice buckets
• Assorted plastic glassware for Spa use
• Assorted condiments
• Collection of music CDs
• Collection of movie videos
• Collection of books
• 36 x 48 framed 1885 Galveston map, reproduction, limited edition
• 21 x 27 framed 1845 Galveston map, reproduction, limited edition
• 2-10 x 22 Four Seasons prints
• Computer table and Antique cane seated oak chair
• Computer, monitor, printer/copier/scanner/fax
• Telephone Jack
Highspeed DSL Internet data port
• 1 set Costa Rican lace curtains, under-curtains and valence

Enchanted Nights Queen Jacuzzi Suite

• Antique Fireplace Mantel
• Granite hearth
• Antique renovated, rebrassed gas coal heater
• Framed Edward R. Hughes triple print, "Midsummer's Eve", "Night With Her Train of Stars"
• Antique clawfoot tub & shower, Reproduction brass & porcelain sunflower shower/faucet sets
• Reproduction pedestal sink & antique reproduction faucet sets
• Individual air conditioning unit
• Antique Reproduction Monte Carlo ceiling fan
• Antique reproduction 3 arm chandelier
• Overhead light dimmer switches all fans/lights
• Separate electric circuits for bedroom & bathroom
• Wired for Cable TV
• Telephone jack/Telephone
• Highspeed DSL Internet data port
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• Original plaster crown moldings
• Mahogany 17 x 24 filigree table with room condiments
• Mahogany tapestry King’s chair
• Cherry bedside table
• Ornate mahogany chest of 4 drawers
• 2-Copper pharmacy reading lamps
• Round bedside table
• Antique oak mirrored washstand
• Brass towel rack
• Mahogany scalloped pedestal table
• 2-Mahogany tapestry, upholstered arm chairs
• 2-Mahogany stacking tables
• Lady statuette lamp
• Stained glass lamp
• 21 x 27 framed Victorian print with pelicans
• 21 X 27 John Reinhart Weguelin print "After the Bath"
• 30 x 42 framed J.W. Waterhouse print Rose Garden
• 26" Antique round gilded mirror
• 23 x 31 framed J.W. Waterhouse print "Ophelia"
• Cherub wall sconce
• 19" color TV/VCR with remote
• TV Swivel
• 4-cup coffee-maker, 2 fine bone china cups, 2 water glasses, tray, ice bucket
• Electric clock/radio/CD player
• Black 1.6 cu ft refrigerator• Black microwave oven
• Cherry luggage stand
• Ironing board/iron
• Brass, antique reproduction wall rack, brass hooks, brass coat hangers
• 8 x 12 Wilton Derclon stain resistant rug
• Queen sized Mahogany, hand carved 4-poster canopy bed
• Mahogany bed steps
• 20 yr Queen pillow-top mattress and box spring set
• Cotton lace bed canopy
• 2-Sets Egyptian cotton pillow-top sheet sets
• Queen size mattress pad
• Cotton blanket
• 2-Standard pillows
• Belgian Tapestry bed coverlet & 2 shams & 2 pillows
• Cherry daybed and springs
• 25 yr twin pillow-top mattress
• Daybed netted mesh canopy
• Daybed set twin sheets
• Daybed cotton matelasse coverlet & 2 king shams
• 2-Daybed king pillows
• 5-Daybed decorator pillows
• Orchid silk plant
• Brass kaleidoscope
• Cherub mantel sitter
• Assorted books
• Mahogany twisted rope stand
• Wall-mounted hair dryer
• Trash container
• Bathroom wall mirror
• Glass heart soap amenity dish
• Lace shower curtains (2)
• Tapestry "Do Not Disturb" sign
• 5 sets Costa Rican lace window curtains/undercurtains/valences
• Spacious private verandah
• 2-3 person FreeFlow Hot Tub
• Mahogany patio table
• 2 mahogany chairs on private verandah
• Glass ashtray
• Various potted plants
• Room Directory
• Guest Room comment book

Dolphin Dreamtime King Jacuzzi Suite

• Antique Fireplace Mantel, Granite hearth
• Antique Reproduction French Provincial Fireplace Overmantel Mirror
• Antique renovated, rebrassed gas fireplace insert
• Antique clawfoot tub & shower, Reproduction brass & porcelain sunflower shower/faucet sets
• Reproduction pedestal sink & antique reproduction faucet sets
• Individual air conditioning unit
• Antique Reproduction Monte Carlo ceiling fan
• Overhead light dimmer switch
• Separate electric circuits for bedroom & bathroom
• Wired for Cable TV
• Telephone jack
• Highspeed DSL Internet data port
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• Reproduction wood crown moldings
• 2-Cherry oval bedside tables
• Cherry hall tree
• Antique oak secretary desk & chair
• Stained glass desk lamp
• Telephone
• 2-Antique mission oak chairs
• Glass front cherry table
• Mahogany square table
• 2- 13 x 16 framed J.W. Waterhouse prints
• 2- 18 x 22 framed J.W. Waterhouse prints
• 2- 18 x 23 framed. J.W. Waterhouse prints
• J.W. Waterhouse print "Miranda"
• 2 mahogany wall sconces
• Waterford Crystal Starfish
• Dolphin figurine
• Ornate, antique reproduction mantel clock
• Mantel picture
• Mantel seashells
• Assorted books
• 2-Bedside lamps
• 19" color TV/VCR with remote
• 4-cup coffee maker, 2 fine bone china cups, 2 water glasses, tray, ice bucket
• Electric clock/radio/CD player
• Black 1.6 cu ft refrigerator
• Black microwave oven
• Cherry luggage stand
• Ironing board/iron• Brass antique reproduction wall rack, brass hooks, brass coat hangers
• 5 x 8 Wilton Derclon stain resistant area rug
• King-size handmade mahogany Lincoln Reproduction bed
• Mahogany bed steps
• 20 yr. King pillow-top mattress and box spring set
• 2-Sets Egyptian cotton pillow-top sheet sets
• King mattress cover
• King Belgian Tapestry bed coverlet and 3 pillow shams
• Cotton blanket
• Wall-mounted hair dryer
• Trash container
• Bathroom wall mirror
• Glass heart soap amenity dish
• Lace shower curtains (2)
• Tapestry "Do Not Disturb" sign
• 4 sets Costa Rican lace window curtains/undercurtains/valences
• Spacious private verandah with 2-3 person FreeFlow Hot Tub
• Glass top patio table with 2 chairs on private verandah
• Glass ashtray
• Various potted plants
• Room Directory
• Guest Room comment book 

Muirmaid’s Rendezvous Queen Jacuzzi Suite

• Antique Fireplace Mantel, original tile hearth
• 1850 antique Colonial wood overmantel mirror
• Gas Fireplace logs
• Stained glass firescreen
• Assorted mantel books
• White mermaid figurine
• Mermaid dish
• Mermaid water globe
• Mermaid figurine multi color
• Antique clawfoot tub & shower, Reproduction brass & porcelain sunflower shower/faucet sets
• Reproduction pedestal sink & antique reproduction faucet sets
• Individual air conditioning unit
• Antique Reproduction Monte Carlo ceiling fan
• Overhead light dimmer switch
• Separate electric circuit for bedroom & bathroom
• Wired for Cable TV
• Telephone jack/telephone
• Highspeed DSL Internet data port
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• Original plaster crown moldings
• Antique Mission Oak 3 shelf bedside table
• Mermaid shell-colored glass bedside lamp
• Antique oak sewing chest cabinet, 2 small doors
• Mermaid glass globe bedside lamp
• 2-Copper pharmacy bedside reading lamps
• Mahogany desk & chair
• Mission stained glass desk lamp
• 2-Oversized tapestry chairs
• Mahogany coffee table
• Torche floor lamp
• 2-13 x 16 framed antique mermaid prints
• 2-14 x 17 framed J.W. Waterhouse mermaid prints
• 11 x 19 framed J.W. Waterhouse mermaid print
• 14 x 17 framed Lord Frederick Leighton mermaid print
• 10 x 18 framed J.W. Waterhouse mermaid print
• 8 x 11 framed Howard Pyle mermaid print
• 7 x 14 framed J.W. Waterhouse mermaid print
• 10 x 12 framed mermaid print
• 3-15 x 17 framed mermaid prints
• Electric radio/alarm clock/CD player
• 19" color TV/VCR with remote
• 4-cup coffee maker, 2 fine bone china cups, 2 water glasses, tray, ice bucket
• Black 1.6 cu ft refrigerator
• Black microwave oven
• Cherry luggage stand
• Ironing board/iron
• Brass antique reproduction wall rack, brass hooks, brass coat hangers
• 5 x 8 Wilton Derclon stain resistant area rug
• Hand-carved Mahogany queen-size 4-poster canopy bed
• Mahogany bed steps
• Queen 20 year pillow top mattress & box spring
• Mahogany tapestry bench
• Lace bed canopy, canopy valences & lace heart & pearl ornaments
• 2-Sets Egyptian cotton sheets
• Cotton blanket
• Queen Mattress pad
• 2-Standard pillows
• Matelasse coverlet and 2 shams
• 2-Sham pillows
• 2-Decorator tapestry pillows
• 4 sets Costa Rican lace window curtains/undercurtains/valences• Trash container
• Wall-mounted hair dryer
• Bathroom wall mirror
• Glass heart soap amenity dish
• Shower curtains (2)
• Tapestry "Do Not Disturb" sign
• Spacious private verandah with 2-3 person FreeFlow Hot Tub
• Verandah Outdoor ceiling fan
• Glass top patio table with 2 chairs on private verandah
• Glass ashtray
• Garbage can
• Sisal rug
• Various potted plants
• Room Directory
• Guest Room comment book

Celtic Twilight King Garden Whirlpool Suite

• Antique Fireplace Mantel, Granite hearth
• Antique Overmantel Mirror 33 X 44
• Antique renovated, rebrassed gas fireplace insert
• Antique brass fireplace match holder
• Ornate Victorian mantel clock
• Cherub mantel figurines
• Assorted mantel books
• Antique clawfoot tub & shower, Reproduction brass & porcelain sunflower shower/faucet sets
• Antique mirrored dresser/sink insert & reproduction brass & porcelain faucets
• Antique brass 5 arm wall chandelier
• Individual air conditioning unit
• Antique Reproduction Monte Carlo ceiling fan
• Overhead light dimmer switch
• Separate electric circuits for bedroom & bathroom
• Wired for Cable TV
• Telephone jack/Telephone
• Highspeed DSL Internet data port
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• Original plaster crown moldings
• Antique bed side table
• Cherry bed side table
• Red satin bedside lamp
• Antique hand-painted glass globe bedside lamp
• Copper pharmacy bedside reading lamp
• Antique oak Victorian lace dressing screen• Mahogany towel rack
• Cherry glass front table
• 2- Mahogany oversized tapestry chairs
• Mahogany coffee table
• Torche floor lamp
• Mahogany 3-drawer dresser
• 2- 18 x 22 framed Waterhouse prints
• Wall sconce
• 24 x 30 framed Pierre Auguste Cox print "The Storm"
• 24 x 30 framed Pierre Auguste Cox print "Le Printemps"
• Ceramic wall plaque
• Hand-carved Mahogany King-sized, half tester, canopy bed
• Mahogany bed steps
• 20 yr pillow-top King size mattress and box springs
• Set lace bed curtains
• Set tapestry pocket door drapes
• 2-Sets Egyptian cotton pillow-top sheets
• Cotton king-size blanket
• King mattress pad
• 2-King size pillows
• Belgian Tapestry King size bed coverlet and 3 pillow shams
• 3-Standard pillows
• 5 x 8 Wilton Derclon stain resistant area rug
• 3 sets Costa Rican lace window curtains/undercurtains/valences
• Radio/alarm clock/CD player
• 19" color TV/VCR
• TV swivel
• 4-cup coffee maker, 2 fine bone china cups, 2 water glasses, tray, ice bucket
• Black 1.6 cu ft refrigerator
• Black microwave oven
• Cherry luggage stand
• Ironing board/iron
• Brass antique reproduction wall rack, brass hooks, brass coat hangers
• 2-Luxury monogrammed robes, 2 satin coat hangers
• Antique pink cherub soap amenity dish
• Wall mounted hair dryer
• Trash container
• Shower curtains (4)
• Tapestry "Do Not Disturb" sign
• Garden level terrace with 2-3 person FreeFlow hot tub
• 2 Adirondack terrace chairs, small table & ashtray
• Room Directory
• Guest Room comment book

Tropical Tapestry Queen Jacuzzi Suite

• Antique Fireplace Mantel, Granite hearth
• Antique Reproduction Fireplace Overmantel Mirror
• Antique renovated, rebrassed gas fireplace insert
• Antique mantel clock
• Mantel books
• Antique clawfoot tub & shower, Reproduction brass & porcelain sunflower shower/faucet sets
• Reproduction sink & antique reproduction faucet sets
• Individual air conditioning unit
• 2- Antique Reproduction Monte Carlo ceiling fan
• Overhead light dimmer switch
• Separate electric circuits for bedroom & bathroom
• Wired for Cable TV
• Telephone jack/telephone
• Highspeed DSL Internet data port
• Original red oak hardwood floors
• Reproduction wood crown moldings
• Mahogany Desk & chair
• Telephone
• Mission stained glass desk lamp
• Cherry Queen Anne 4-poster queen size bed
• Mahogany bed steps
• Queen 20 year pillow-top mattress & box spring set
• Cherry bedside tables
• Antique bedside reading lamps
• 2-Sets Egyptian Cotton sheets
• 2-Standard pillows
• Matelasse bed coverlet & 2 shams & 2pillows
• Cotton blanket
• 4-tapestry decorator pillows
• Tapestry pocket door drapes
• Antique oak chest of drawers
• Antique mission oak chairs
• Antique brass gas fireplace heater
• Mahogany 3-drawer chest
• Cherry hall tree
• Brass toilet paper stand
• Brass waste container
• Brass table lamp (bathroom)
• Antique brass over sink mirror
• Glass heart soap amenity dish• Shower curtains (2)
• 3 sets Costa Rican lace window curtains/undercurtains/1 valence
• Wall-mounted hair dryer
• Torche floor lamp
• 29 x 41 framed Maxfield Parrish print "Daybreak"
• Maxfield Parrish print
• 19 x 22 framed print Ladies with geese
• 26 x 32 framed J. W. Waterhouse print
• 15 x 18 Maxfield Parrish framed print "Garden of Allah"
•15 x 18 Maxfield Parrish framed print "Lute Players"
•15 x 18 Maxfield Parrish framed print Cliff Lady
•15 x 18 Maxfield Parrish framed print 3 Ladies
• 5 x 8 Wilton Derclon stain resistant area rug
• Radio/alarm clock
• Radio/cassette/CD player
• 19" color TV, VCR with Universal remote
• 4-cup coffee maker, 2 fine bone china cups, 2 water glasses, tray, ice bucket
• Black 1.6 cu ft refrigerator
• Black microwave oven
• Telephone
• Cherry luggage rack
• Ironing board/iron
• Tapestry "Do Not Disturb" sign
• Private verandah with 2-3 person FreeFlow Hot Tub
• Glass patio table with 2 chairs
• Glass ashtray
• Various potted plants
• Room Directory
• Guest Room Comment Book

Upstairs Rear Balcony

• Storage Cabinet & supplies
• Glass top table & 2 chairs
• Ashtray
• Potted Plants 

Upstairs Stairwell Closet/Storage Closet MR/Linen Armoire-Contents/Laundry Linen Shelves

• Approx 48 bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes
• Bath mats
• Extra mattress pads• Extra blankets
• Extra Coverlets/bedspreads
• Spa towels
• Extra Pillows
• Twin roll-away bed
• Toiletries Inventory
• 3 Tapestry Bed Coverlets & 9 Pillow Shams (brand new never opened) 

Island Aires VIP King Jacuzzi Suite

• Jacuzzi bathtub & shower
• Reproduction pedestal sink & antique reproduction faucet sets
• Air conditioning unit with remote
• 3-Antique Reproduction Monte Carlo ceiling fans
• Overhead light dimmer switch, bedroom & sitting room
• Separate electric circuit for bedroom & bathroom
• Wired for Cable TV
• Telephone jack/telephone
• Highspeed DSL Internet data port
• Original wood floors
• Reproduction wood crown moldings
• Antique Fireplace Mantel, original brick hearth
• Antique renovated, rebrassed gas fireplace insert
• 30 x 48 mahogany overmantel mirror
• Assorted books
• Bird figurines
• Ornate hand carved Mahogany tapestry bench
• Hand-carved, mahogany king size Rococo bed
• Mahogany bed steps
• King size 25 year pillow-top mattress & box spring
• Bed canopy net
• King mattress cover
• Cotton blanket
• 2 Sets Egyptian cotton sheets
• 2- King size pillows
• Belgian Tapestry coverlet & 3 shams
• 3- Standard size pillows
• 3-drawer mahogany bedside table
• Mahogany round, swan bedside table
• 2-Bedside lamps
• Mahogany 7-drawer high boy dresser
• Electric cherry pants press• Antique reproduction mahogany desk & chair
• Banker’s desk lamp
• Cherry magazine table & stained glass lamp
• 2-Mahogany tapestry chairs
• Torche floor lamp
• 2-30 x 42 framed Waterhouse prints "Miranda" & Nymph with Soldier
• 30 x 42 framed Chabas print "September Morn"
• 30 x 42 framed Sir Frank Dicksee print "The End of the Quest"
• 30 x 30 framed Lord Frederick Leighton print (round)
• 3-4 person whirlpool hot tub
• Mahogany cloverleaf table
• Dragonfly stained glass lamp
• 3- 13 x 16 Framed B&W antique prints (bathroom)
• Over sink mirror
• Antique reproduction wood bathroom floor cabinet
• Wall-mounted hair dryer
• Glass heart soap amenity dish
• Tapestry shower curtain
• Toilet tissue stand
• Bathroom garbage can
• 30 x 42 Framed Bougerouse print (hot tub)
• 13 x 16 B&W Framed antique print (fireplace)
• 24 x 30 Framed J.W. Waterhouse print (outside bathroom)
• 15 x 39 Framed J.W. Waterhouse print (outside bathroom)
• 30 x 42 Framed J.W. Waterhouse print (hot tub)
• Radio/cassette/CD player
• Mesh canopy above hot tub
• 30 x 48 floor mat
• 5 x 8 wool area rug
• Radio/alarm clock
• Antique oak game table
• 19" color TV/VCR with remote
• 4-cup coffee-maker, 2 fine bone china cups, 2 water glasses, tray, ice bucket
• Black 1.6 cu ft refrigerator
• Black microwave oven
• Telephone
• Cherry luggage rack
• Ironing board/iron
• Flip lid garbage can
• Brass antique reproduction wall rack, brass hooks, brass coat hangers
• Spacious rear verandah
• Glass top patio table with 2 chairs
• Glass ashtray
• Room Directory
• Guest Room comment book

Secret Gardens Queen Jacuzzi Suite

• Oak Fireplace Mantel
• Antique Reproduction Fireplace Tiffany Stained Glass Overmantel Window
• Reproduction Gas Fireplace
• Private bath with glass shower
• Reproduction sink & antique reproduction faucet sets
• Bathroom mirror, shelf
• Individual air conditioning unit with remote
• Antique Reproduction Monte Carlo ceiling fan
• Overhead light dimmer switch
• Fireplace Stained Glass Sconces
• Separate electric circuits for bedroom & bathroom
• Wired for Cable TV
• Telephone jack/Telephone
• Oak hardwood floors
• Reproduction wood crown moldings
• Mahogany Queen size Rococo Bed & Bed Steps
• Queen size mattress and box springs-25 year
• 2 Queen Pillows
• 2-Sets Egyptian cotton pillow-top sheet sets
• Queen mattress cover
• Queen Belgian Tapestry bed coverlet and 2 pillow shams/pillows
• 3-tapestry decorator pillows
• Cotton blanket
• Wall-mounted hair dryer
• 2- Trash containers
• Framed Edward R. Hughes print, "Midsummer's Eve"
• 17 X 20 J.W. Waterhouse print
• 17 X 20 J.W. Waterhouse print
• 11 X 14 Maxfield Parrish print
• 11 X 14 Maxfield Parrish print
• Maxfield Parrish triple print
• B&W Grecian print
• Old World bronzed map
• 2- Bedside Night stands
• 2-Bedside lamps
• 2-Monticello sling mahogany cane chairs
• Mahogany coffee table
• Radio alarm/cassette/CD player
• 19" color TV/VCR with remote
• 4-cup coffee maker, 2 fine bone china cups, 2 water glasses, tray, ice bucket
• Black 1.6 cu ft refrigerator
• Black microwave oven
• Telephone
• Chrome luggage rack
• Ironing board/iron
• Chrome Hotel rack, brass coat hangers
• 2-Luxury monogrammed robes, 2 satin coat hangers
• Room Directory
• Guest Room comment book
• Individual room 30 gallon gas hot water heater in attic of SG
• Glass top patio table with 2 chairs
• Glass ashtray
• Private stone garden terrace
• 8-person Hot Tub
• Various potted hanging plants

Attic

• Spare window screens
• Extra window weights
• Fireplace covers
• Various building components
• Additional bedding & supplies
• 2- 40 gallon natural gas waterheaters

Downstairs Foyer/Staircase

• Original Slate/Flagstone Floor
• Original Brick Walls/Pillars
• Male & Female Guest Baths
• Oak Staircase, bannister, spindles & newel post
• Antique 3 panel screen
• Large Easel with old photos of Gross family
• Commercial fire panel
• Commercial security panel
• Heavy duty fire extinguisher
• Antique train light fixture 

Owner’s/Manager’s Quarters

• Approx. 900 sq. ft.
• Large living area
• Private bath with double oak sink vanities, 2 oak mirrored medicine cabinets
• Double. shower with 2 shower heads
• Extra shelved closet space
• Built-in brass top cabinet
• Antique fireplace mantel, overmantel mirror
• AC unit
• Office turret area with DSL, phone, fax lines

Owner’s/Manager’s Bedroom

• Built-in Closet
• AC unit with remote
• Wall mounted TV stand
• Panel covering water circulation on-demand pump 

Storage Rooms/Workshop Area/Lower Verandahs

•18' X 36' Storage Area/Future expansion possible
Current owners had considered utilizing this area for new owner's suite, and converting present owner's suite to guest efficiency with separate exterior entrance, for additional overnight rental. This area combined with the large central foyer could also be utilized for additional dining seating, depending on direction new owners wish to expand.

• Misc. paints and painting supplies
• Misc. garden chemicals, fertilizers
• Spare AC unit
• 4 wood storage cabinets with misc supplies

Laundry Facility

• Main Electric Service Panel/Breaker Boxes 400 Amp Service
• 3 washers & dryers
• Laundry folding flip up table
• Security surveillance monitors
• 50 gallon gas hot water heater
• Shelved linen storage 

Storage /Massage Area

• ½ Bath
• Curtained Area for Massage with curtains
• Gas Wall Heater
• 1 AC unit
• Cable TV Outlet/wall mounted TV stand
• Two Light Circuits: One bright flourescent, one dimmer controlled accent for massage therapy
• Speaker control panel for outdoor & massage room speakers
 

Gardens/Outdoor Furnishings

• Mature Tropical Landscaping throughout grounds of estate
1. 2 Canary Island Date Palms
2. Ribbon Palm
3. Guatemalan Dwarf Poinciana (Prince of Barbados)
4. Multiple Angel Trumpets
5. 2 Piccabeen Palm (King Palm family)
6. Sapodilla
7. 2 Carambola (Star Fruit)
8. Multiple Tillandsia Tree Orchids
9. Jatropha
10. Gumbo Limbo
11. Sea Grape
12. Rangoon Creeper
13. Jatropha
14. 5 Queen Palms
15. Longan Nut
16. 2 Dwarf Mango
17. Polynesian Xanthosoma (Giant Elephant Ears)
18. Tapioca
19. Coral Tree
20. Hummingbird Bush
21. Pineapple Guava
22. Key Lime
23. Variegated Hawaiian Schefflera
24. 5 Eucalyptus Trees
25. Macadamia Nut with Tillandsia
26. Multiple Australian Umbrella Tree
27. Foxtail Palm
28. Tillandsia in Plumeria
29. Shooting Star Clerdendron
30. 2 Haas Avocado
31. Traveler Palm
32. Areca Palm
33. Alexandra Palm
34. Alexander Palm
35. 4 Plumeria Cancun Pink
36. Autograph Plant
37. Sweet Bay
38. Mexican Lime
39. Ruby Rio Red Grapefruit
40. Euphorbia milii (Crown of thorns)
41. Polynesian Snow Tree
42. Guava
43. Rhoeo spathacea (Moses in the cradle)
44. African Sansevieria (Snake Plant)
45. Evergreen Wisteria
46. Brazilian Dutchman’s Pipe (Pelican Plant)
47. Rare Yellow Oleander
48. Florida Avocado
49. Australian Tree Fern
50. Coconut Palm
51. 2 Malaysian Orchids
52. 2 Fishtail Palms
53. Australian Jacaranda
54. Dipladenium
55. Barbados Ginger
56. Ipomoea Acuminata- Blue
57. Rangoon Creeper
58. Aechmea Portea-Petropolitana
59. 2 Pindo Palms
60. Pacific Island Crotons
61. Night Blooming Jasmine
62. Night Blooming Cereus
63. Giant Pothos
64. Monstera
65. Brugmansia
66. Mexican Firecracker Plant
67. Bromeliads
68. Hibiscus
69. Bouganvilla
70. Allpinia Ginger
71. Hedychium Ginger
73. Coronarium Ginger
74. Evergreen Wisteria
75. Indigo
76. Thunbergia Grandiflora
77. Red Mandevilla
78. Allamanda
79. Confederate Jasmine
80. Chinese Wisteria
81. African Indigo Passiflora
82. Yellow Butterfly Vine
83. Lantana
84. Plumeria Bridal Bouquet
85. Plumeria Moonlight
86. Plumeria Scott Pratt
87. Plumeria Candy Stripe
88. Plumeria Duke
89. Plumeria Dark Pink
90. Plumeria Aztec Gold
91. Bird of Paradise
92. Traveler’s Palm
93. Areca Palm
94. Alocasia
95. Bamboo
96. Musa uranoscopus 'Pink Flowering Thai'
97. Banana Dwarf Cavendish
98. Banana misc. varieties
99. Kimberly Queen Fern
100. Japanese Painted Fern
101. Sword Fern
102. Bird’s Nest Fern
103. Asparagus Fern
104. JamaicanDumb Cane (Diffenbachia spp.)
105. Sago Palms
106. Palmetto Palms
107. Bamboo Palm
108. Lady Palm
109. Calathea
110. Plumeria Celadine

Garden Furnishings

• Automatic sprinkler systems for irrigation, front, side & rear gardens
• Flagstone paved garden walkways
• Emerald Zoysia Grass
• Ice Machine
• Aluminum & glass patio table with spring-rocking chairs
• Aluminum glider love seat
• 2-Stained glass garden benches
• 4-Reclining sun loungers
• 2-Adirondack lawn chairs
• 3-Aluminum coffee tables
• 4-White, wrought iron garden chairs
• Garden waterfall pond
• Extensive outdoor garden lighting

Gated Outdoor Storage Area

• 3 large Galveston waste receptacles
• Rotary lawn mower
• 40' Extension ladder
• Assorted plywood & lumber
• 40 pound grease trap
• Swim Spa pump, heater and blower
• Concrete drain pad with hot and cold water
 

Conservatory

• 14 X 8 foot swim-in-place jetted swimming pool
• Aluminum & glass patio table& chairs
• Coconut palm
• Xanadu philadendrum
• Plumerias (Hawaiian lei flowers)
• Malaysian Orchids and other exotics
• Bengimini Fig
• Climbing Pothos
• Croton
• Monstera 

Business Components

• Business Name DBA
• Operating Business Permits & Licenses
• Business Panasonic telephone system
• Business telephone number
• Business DSL line (shared with FAX, Computer, out going calls & credit card processing machine)
• DSL modem, router, & network
• Business 800 telephone number (routed to main business line)
• Guest suites telephone line, privacy system blocking long distance & allowing one line for multiple rooms
• Web Domain Name (expires Nov. 2004, renew yearly at $18)
• Business web page hosting (expires Nov 2004, $149 yearly)
• Remaining months on yearly contracts for web page links
• Optional training to new owners
• Client email list
• Remaining business forms, stationary
• Business related computer files
• Lighted Mermaid & Dolphin Antique Style Lamp Post
• Custom Mermaid & Dolphin Front Sign
• Remaining room amenity inventory-soaps, coffee, etc.


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