The ‘Major Sherman Conant House,’ a historic inn circa 1884, is for sale in Florida

A historic 19th century house currently serving as a bed and breakfast is on the market in Florida.

The Grand Gables Inn, located at 603 Emmett St., Palatka, was built in 1884 as the Major Sherman Conant House, after Civil War veteran Sherman Conant. Conant was a U.S. Army major before becoming Florida Attorney General in 1870, and later serving in the Florida House of Representatives in 1881. Conant also helped to finance and then serve as superintendent of the Florida Southern Railway.

The house — equally primed to continue as an inn or to be transformed back to a personal residence — was designed by famed New England architect Rufus Sargent. It features 12-foot-high ceilings, a grand staircase and a sprawling veranda.

With eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms across its total 6,425 square feet, the home is listed for $1,295,000. The listing agent is Richard O’Brien with Coldwell Banker Premier Properties. 

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