Walter McDonald Sanders House

The Walter McDonald Sanders House is a residential building of red brick with a hipped roof and a corner turret crowned by a conical roof. The ensemble includes several outbuildings such as a spring house and a granary that complete the original estate.

The house was built between 1894 and 1896 in the Queen Anne style, representing the architecture of the wealthy during that era. A significant expansion in the years following the original construction enlarged the structure with an additional brick addition.

The house bears the name of an early resident and is now experienced as part of an ensemble of historic buildings on the property. Visitors can explore the different structures and gain insight into how a prosperous family lived in the late 1800s.

The estate sits on spacious grounds with multiple buildings, offering visitors the chance to explore several historic structures. Plan to spend enough time to view all the buildings and their details at a leisurely pace.

A distinctive feature is the 1911 expansion that added a two-story brick extension with a decorative shed-roofed porch. This addition shows how the household adapted its space to changing needs over time.

Location: Bluefield

GPS coordinates: 37.23860,-81.26000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40