Residence of Senator William Oldham Mize & family, in Hazel Green

The home was completed in 1878 and first occupied by William O. Mize, State Senator, local merchant and co-founder of Hazel Green Academy. He is shown sitting on the front porch in this photo. Standing next to him is his wife, Lou Cockrell Mize and son Carl is standing by the chair in the yard: 1885 apx

160 State Street is located in the heart of Hazel Green, KY and is a one of a kind. Take step back into history with this unique home built in 1878 for Senator William O. Mize. Descriptions can be found in the following Deed: The "Homestead Tract" is more particularly described in that deed dated November 27, 1945 from Carrie Lee Mize, to J. B. Buchanan and Ethel J. Buchanan, same being of record at Deed Book 55, Page 506, records of the Wolfe County Clerk's Office.

Not confirmed: L to R. Lou and W.O. Mize, Unknown Woman, Carrie and Carl Mize

Mize-Buchanan Home

This beautiful solid brick 2-story home has many of the original features intact, such as trim, doors, moldings, hardware, shutters, flooring, etc. yet has central heat and air, new shingles, new guttering, completely recently repainted soffits and trim, repainted and glazed windows. The first floor has a large living room with bay window, parlor with bay window, bedroom, large dining room, kitchen with breakfast area and bath. Each room has a fireplace(non-operative). The entry way and dining room have decorative hardwood flooring with a herringbone pattern and other patterns. A one-of-a-kind stairway leads to the second floor which has 4 bedrooms, each with a fireplace. The foundation is cut stone, ceilings are 11', baseboards 11", 13" interior walls, large covered front porch, blacktop driveway, storage shed, county water, natural gas and septic system. A tranquil setting among mature trees and 35 acres, with approximately 7 acres pasture and remainder in woodland, which has not been timbered since the 1940's. All mineral rights are included. Truly a property steeped in history and tradition that deserves your viewing. Antique 3-piece dining room set with 6 table, 6 chairs, buffet and glass front china cabinet; Antique side chairs; Several old trunks; Antique 7 wardrobe; Quilt rack; 4 cane bottom chairs; Glassware; Kitchen utensils and cookware; Old bottles; Antique corner cabinet with glass doors; Antique glass front display case; Antique beds; Antique tables; Rocking chairs; Walnut dresser with mirror and marble-top; Oak secretary with glass doors; Antique wardrobes; Figurines; Lamps; Prints; 26 millstone; Whirlpool washer and dryer; Folding table; Kitchen table; Old alarm clocks; Old print of Governor Goebel; Antique oak map box, very unusual; Sofa; Armchairs; Glassware; Several antique dressers and chests; Many other miscellaneous items. A very nice selection of antique furniture.  

A tranquil setting among mature trees and 35 acres, with approximately 7 acres pasture and remainder in woodland, which has not been timbered since the 1940's. All mineral rights are included.