3 bed 2 bath 1810 French Brick Built home. A truly unique home 

Own a Rare Piece of American History!

This extraordinary property, believed to have been constructed between 1810-1830, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Old Town Florissant Historic District. It represents a rare example of French architecture in brick, rather than the more common log or frame construction.

Historical Significance

First Owner: Revolutionary War hero Alexander Bellissime, a French soldier who fought alongside Lafayette during the American Revolutionary War, were the USA successfully gained independence from British rule and, according to family legend, saved Lafayette’s life three times.

Chain of Ownership: Bellissime sold the property to prominent Florissant settler Louis Ouvre, who arrived in Florissant in 1791 and served as a trustee of St. Ferdinand Church. From Ouvre, the property transferred to the families of Belleville, Tison, Steudeman, Desilet, Castello, James, Bullard, Baillet, Heur, Tegethoff, and others. Each of these families contributed significantly to Florissant’s development through business ownership, public service, and active involvement in the Church.

Architectural Details

• Brick masonry design, believed to be the oldest Missouri French home of masonry construction in the region.
• Original interior millwork, four-panel rear door, Greek Revival fireplace mantel, showcasing elegant craftsmanship.

REHAB HIGLIGHTS

The Bellissime-Ouvre House has undergone an extensive restoration to preserve its historical character while introducing modern amenities. Key updates include:

Structural Improvements:

• Rebuilt the inside basement foundation with new concrete.
• Added new stairs for the basement and custom cellar doors to access the basement from the exterior.
• Performed tuck pointing on the exterior to restore brickwork to its original condition.
• HVAC System: Installed a brand-new AC unit, furnace, hot water heater, and added AC ductwork on the first floor.
• Plumbing Upgrades: New PVC plumbing throughout the property.

Exterior Enhancements:

• Brand new roof
• New soffit throughout the entire house, and new front and back porch ceilings using period-appropriate wood.
• Restored porch with period-appropriate wood.
• Painted the trim and the entire exterior with period-appropriate colors approved by Historic Florissant Board.

Interior Renovations:

• Completely new kitchen and bathrooms, including the addition of a new shower with beautiful ceramic tile.
• Added a brand-new laundry room on the main floor for added convenience.
• New drywall on ceilings and added closed cell spray foam insulation in the roof to give energy efficiency beyond code requirements.
• Refinished and sanded original flooring, and matching new hardwood floor only when needed.
• Added new closet in the primary bedrooms.
• Installed all-new energy efficient light fixtures.
• Garage Upgrades: fully Insulated, drywalled, and painted.
• Landscaping: extensive landscaping opened the home be viewed in all its glory

Must Meet These Requirements:
-Credit score of at least 620 FICO or 580 for Veterans (Most Important Requirement)
-We are looking for someone who wants to become a homeowner
-No Bankruptcy, Foreclosure or Car repo last 2 years
-No Section 8

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