Historic Vernon Home For Sale ... But Who's On The Nameplate?

VERNON, CT — A classic Victorian home that stands out even in an area known for classic Victorians went on the market this week. The man on the historic nameplate, though, presented a bit of a mystery.

The Vernon Historical Socety's Jean Luddy called the dwelling at 64 Orchard St. "a charming, well-maintained house" and she pointed in particular to the pressed tin ceilings. The name on the historic marker is George Scott, circa 1880.

We know it's not the George Scott who played for the Red Sox. He was in New England a century later. So who was he?

According the Historic District Survey, 64 Orchard was owned from 1883 to 1899 by George A. Scott, who was probably the original owner. In 1887, Scott was employed by the Rock Manufacturing Company.

In 1900 the home was owned by Fred Beaumont, an English immigrant who was a machinist.

That area of Orchard Street is described in the survey as a block of one- and two-family dwellings built for highly-skilled textile workers.

Here is the full listing:

• Address: 64 Orchard St, Vernon, Connecticut
• Price: $159,900
• Square Feet: 1716
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 1 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1880
• Features: Welcome home to this wonderful, 1, 716 sq. ft. Victorian style home with loads of character and charm with a wrap around front porch, featuring 4 bedrooms, and 1.1 baths. The country style 16'x11' kitchen has lots of cabinets, ceramic tile floor, stainless steel appliances, including a gas stove, and an island with a breakfast bar. There is a screened porch off the kitchen that leads to a covered back porch where you can enjoy the view of the fenced back yard. For your entertaining needs there is a formal dining room, that is open to the 14'x14' family room with French doors, tin ceiling, and a living room or office space completes this level. Upstairs you will find four nice size bedrooms and a full bath with a walk-in shower and a claw foot tub. Other features of this lovely, warm and inviting home is the first floor laundry, beautiful hardwood floors, charming front entryway with French doors, full basement with a half bath. This home was recently converted to gas, has a one car detached garage, city water, city sewer and replacement windows. All this and more in a convenient location. Call today for your private showing.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.