Rest & Restore
Through Bobbie Dlabaj’s extensive research, the home is expected to have been built in or around 1920-1930 with the first listed resident being Mary M. Wathen. In 1895 shiplap began being used so the house having all of it’s original shiplap and oak floors reiterate that era. It is expected that the home was originally smaller than the one that is standing today but without any permit from that time period it is hard to say. Some time over the years one of the four owners expanded the original pad by building on to it and did it flawlessly as there were no traces of expansion during the renovation. With decades of wear and tear The Hoeffer House still stands firm with the beams of it’s foundation proving strong and looks of new. Glass knobs with skeleton keys, single pane windows and ceramic sinks compliment the home throughout.
“Every house we work on is labored in love but this one is unique in a way that tugs at our heart strings.”
The house is equipped with three bedrooms and 3 and a half bathrooms. Each room has a plethora of restored shiplap true and original to the core of the home; and original red oak hardwood floors complement each room throughout the house. Upon entering you will find a spacious yet humble “great room” to kick back and relax, or to conversate with loved ones.
A kitchen that tells the tale of the decades before with herringbone pavers. The kitchen area is completed with an island, vintage high back farm sink, and decorated with beautifully restored chandeliers and custom vent hood.
“This chandelier is more than an antique, it was my husband’s grandmother’s and it is a constant reminder of the beauty she carried at all times. That is what restoration is all about, time marches on but our memories are kept alive by restoring them. I am so grateful that we were able put pieces of each one of our grandmother’s in this house.”
“The restoration process for this house was very well thought out. A lot of the decor came from local merchants so that we could tell the story of Ennis, the authentic community we have and all that we have to offer.”
The Margaret Magnolia Room is named after Bubba and Cathryn Hoefer’s eldest daughter, is nestled on the northeast corner of the house. This room vibes off Margaret Hoefer’s childhood essence during her years growing up in The Hoefer House. Enjoy a vintage four post bed and views of the spacious and beautifully landscaped backyard.
The Barbara Birdie Room is named after the other daughter of Bubba and Cathryn Hoefer. Decorated in the most pleasant and calming shades of Mockingbird Blue, you will find yourself well rested in the morning. This room is furnished with two iron twin beds. The vanity and wall sconces are original to the room and restored to carry on the memories Barbara Hoefer made while growing up in The Hoefer House.
The Bluebonnet Suite is named after Ennis’ main attraction, Bluebonnets; this suite has more to love with a queen-sized iron canopy style bed that will bid you sweet dreams. A purple glass chandelier, tall vintage dresser drawers and a restored lounger to enjoy the spacious layout of the room.
Each bathroom has a personality of its own with antique Pilkington textured windows, tiles made in the Italian Peninsula, a fully restored cast iron clawfoot bathtub, sophisticated yet dreamy mosaic tiles and remnants of a brick chimney passing through.
The natural light that beams through the western part of the house is unmatched. Who wouldn’t feel inspired to sit down and work in the beautifully, natural lit office or cozy up with a nice book on the screened in porch?
“The restoration process for this house was very well thought out. A lot of the decor came from local merchants so that we could tell the story of Ennis, the authentic community we have and all that we have to offer.”
