The Devil Queen

How my wife and I sold our souls to the Queen Anne Victorian we tried to save.

: Name: John; Location: Crow Mountain, Arkansas, United States

Synopsis: This is a cautionary tale. A seriously disturbed couple find the charming, old ruin of a Queen Anne Victorian in Russellville, Arkansas, and buy it for $1.00. They tore the roof off, cut it in half, and had it moved to some land they owned sixteen miles away because they didn't know any better. Since then, they have hired and fired contractors, had all of their tools stolen, re-wired, re-plumbed, insulated, and essentially rebuilt the entire house. Their only problem is that after four years it still isn't finished. Now they are tired, broke, and wonder what in the hell it is they've done to themselves. And, it's haunted.

(Last updated on April 3, 2008)

Press: Russellville Courier Article - December 2003, HGTV website article, AP story - October 2006, and Victorian Homes Magazine - February 2008 (link coming soon).

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Freedom?

Well, we have an offer on the Devil Queen. Provided that the appraisal comes through and the buyers don't die or move closer to rehab as all our past buyers have, our Babylonian captivity may come to an end. No rejoicing till the dirty deed is done though. If I've learned anything from the Devil Queen, never tempt the Fates.

Labels: appraisal, update

5 Comments:

Jayne said...: I'm afraid to say anything for fear of jinxing it, so...yeah.; 8:34 PM
Sarah said...: How'd the home inspection report turn out?; 7:24 AM
The Whiskeratti said...: Well? Hello? You have left us hanging! We keep checking back to see if there is a sale but no word. Inquiring minds.....; 5:07 PM
Leslie said...: Yes...please do tell...; 12:46 PM
John said...: Sorry y'all. I've started catching up with the story telling. It's been a freaking mess.; 8:27 AM

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Freedom?

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