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Hope-Bosworth House
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The Hope-Bosworth House is a charming Queen Anne Craftsman style Victorian built in 1904 by early Geyserville pioneer and settler, George M. Bosworth. The house, built entirely of heart redwood, is a "pattern book house." The eclectic style and plans were selected and ordered by the Bosworth's from one of the many pattern books of the day. The house was built with day labor and all the milling for the custom ship lap siding was done on the site under the direction of Mr. Bosworth. During the 1906 earthquake the brick chimneys toppled to the ground and plaster fell from the walls, but the house withstood the quake and the Bosworth's repaired the damage and continued to live in the house until the mid-1960's.
The home, known to the family members as "The Palms", got its name from the many palm trees planted along the street. Only two palm trees now remain and they are over 70 feet high and are a very prominent feature on Geyserville Avenue. The picket fence is now covered with "Roses of Yesteryear" -- varieties that were popular when the house was built in 1904.
All the rooms are a step in the past. The original oak grained woodwork is evident throughout the house, from the large sliding doors in the hallway to the upstairs tower bedroom. Polished fir floors and antique light fixtures enhance the period furnishings completing the comfortable decor. The upstairs bedrooms are inviting wallpapered rooms.
(Click here for a 360 view of the Living and Dining Room.)
The Amenities of the Hope-Bosworth House
- 4 bedrooms, all with Air Conditioning & private bathrooms, sleeps 8 people
- Phone and Data Port in the Kitchen
- Washer & Dryer
- Kitchen is fully equipped including Microwave, dishwasher, etc.
- First floor has a Reading Room, Kitchen, Dinning Room, Living Room. and one Bedroom.
- Second floor has 3 bedrooms
- TV in the Living Room
- Off street parking for up to 4 cars
- Private and fenced backyard and includes a grape Arbor
The Bedrooms of the Hope-Bosworth House
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The Chintz Room-2nd floorThis classic Edwardian room will make you feel like you are in a life-size dollhouse with its square windows near the floor at the head of the bed, and front window facing the gardens and the white picket fence. A few short steps across the hall is your private bathroom which is just as adoringly decorated and features an antique claw foot tub and shower. (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress |
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The Wicker Room-2nd floorBask in the radiance of this bright room. Relax on the love seat or in the white iron and brass bed. Enjoy the wicker furniture and cheery atmosphere of the Wicker room. (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress |
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The Sun Porch Room-1st floorGo back to the days when you wished you could fall asleep on the back porch of your grandparents’ Queen Anne home. The multiple windows in this enclosed porch allow you to feel as though you are almost outside. You will also enjoy the convenience of your own back door which leads directly to the backyard and parking lot. (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress |
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The Oak Room-2nd floorImagine yourselves walking on the hardwood floors of this country setting. You notice the angel quilt lying on the Queen size bed, and you enjoy the view of Geyser Peak. As you go through another doorway you find yourselves in a spacious bathing room, where you are quickly tempted to walk across the smooth oak floor and slip into your own private Jacuzzi-for-two. Enjoy! (Click here for a 360 view.) Queen Size Bed with 5 Star Hotel Mattress |
