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Raumonda, Columbus, Texas, Colorado County
This grand Victorian home was built in 1887 by Hans Heinrich Nicholaus Ilse and
his wife, Ida Marie Louise Baring, and was occupied by the family until 1954. In
1965 the house was purchased by the Raymond Rau family of Columbus, and its
restoration was completed in 1969.
The house is a fine example of symmetrical Victorian architecture reminiscent of
the Greek Revival period. It is built entirely of cypress except for the pine
floors and woodwork. Its roof is the original stamped metal. Windows are floor
length, and the shutters are still operate.
The interior woodwork retains the original grained painting which was popular in
the Victorian era. The handsome bronze hardware is original. There are three
fireplaces, each with white marble mantels. Ceiling heights are 14 feet
downstairs and 12 feet upstairs. All of the chandeliers are antique. Wallpaper
is similar to the original.
Raumonda is a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark in one of Texas' earliest
settlements.. The present site of Columbus, on the Colorado River, was surveyed
by Stephen F. Austin in 1823 as part of the original Anglo-American land grant
from Mexico. After more than 160 years of colorful history, Columbus today is a
busy, thriving community. It is carefully preserving its cultural heritage as it
grows and moves briskly into a new era.
MORE ABOUT THE HOUSE
Raumonda has been beautifully maintained and is furnished entirely in
19th century antiques. The house contains approximately 5,000 square feet of
living space. Raumonda faces Bowie Street, and is approached through an
ornamental gate in the wrought iron and brick fence.
| HALLS: |
(37'x11') open to wood floored living areas downstairs and carpeted
bedrooms upstairs. |
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| PARLOR: |
(18'x18') has a marble mantled fireplace, original picture molding, and
draperies of 18th century styling. |
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| LIVING ROOMS: |
(both 18'x18') were originally a sitting room with connecting bedroom,
but walls on both sides of the marble fireplace have been removed to
create a combined entertaining area. |
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| DINING ROOM: |
(18'x15') with marble fireplace, features an antique French 24-light
chandelier that has not been electrified. |
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KITCHEN &
BREAKFAST AREA: |
(17'x14'), same size as the original kitchen, is equipped for today's
convenience. |
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| LANAI: |
(25'x8'), originally a screened porch off the hall and the kitchen, has
been glassed to provide a sitting area facing the gardens and pool. |
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| MASTER BEDROOM: |
(18'x18') has its own bath, dressing room and closets. |
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| BEDROOM #2: |
(18'x18') is across the hall from the master bedroom. |
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| BEDROOM #3: |
(18'x16'), called the "Ilse Bedroom", has furniture given to
one of the Ilse daughters as a wedding gift from her father. This bedroom
and Bedroom #2 are served by a large bathroom. |
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| BEDROOM #4: |
(18'x14') has its own bath and back stairway. |
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| COVERED PORCH: |
(25'x8') is off the upstairs hall and Bedroom #4. |
The house has public electric, natural gas, water and sewer services. There are
three zones of central air conditioning and heating.
The oversized lot, (136'x166.67') is fully fenced and beautifully landscaped. It
has an arbor, a swimming pool, and large screen-covered entertaining area.
ABOUT THE AREA
- The property is located in Columbus, Texas which is in Colorado County.
Columbus is located on Interstate 10 just 65 miles east of Houston and 140
miles west of San Antonio.
- The Robert R. Wells, Jr. Airport, with a 4,000 feet asphalt runway, is
located just off Hwy 71 near Columbus.
- Columbus has a 40-bed hospital, affiliated with Hermann Hospital Life
Flight Services.
- Recreation in the Area: Colorado River, LCRA Reservoir, Columbus has a
9-hole golf course, and THE FALLS, a Riviere/Marr designed 18-holes golf
course, with impressive club house, less than 20 minutes drive away.
- Blinn Junior College and Wharton Junior College are located within 50
miles of Columbus.
- The average rainfall is 41.3 inches, average winter temperature 45
degrees. There are approximately 40 churches in the area, and an excellent
library.
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