The historic Medley home at 320 Maple Avenue had quite a scare this weekend when the weather caused a tree to fall on the house. However, no one was injured, and the 175-year-old home escaped with only damage to the front porch.
The home has been with a member of the Medley family – who trace their bourbon heritage back to the 1600s – for more 70 years. Jeanne Clark is a granddaughter of John and Cecilia Medley, who purchased the home in 1949. Jeanne and her husband Greg currently own the house, but they listed it on the market this spring.
To learn more about the home and the historical significance of the Medley family to Owensboro and the bourbon industry, read our previous story here.
The Clarks were not at the residence when the tree fell, but neighbors didn’t take long to send them photos. Immediate neighbor Shane Satterfield sent the Clark’s son-in-law Aaron Strawn some images, and he immediately contacted them.
“He called both my husband and me, at which time we both raced home,” Jeanne Clark said. “I was sick, very teary when I first received the call and got home. I’m very emotional about our home, as it was my grandparents’ home and the home my mom grew up in, so I have a very close attachment.”
The Blake Hayden Group has the home listed for $749,500 here. Clark said her family had inspected the damages several times to ensure there was no water damage or the potential for it.
While confident the damages are limited to the porch, they’ve already scheduled tree removal and contacted multiple contractors to ensure all repairs maintain the architectural integrity of the historic home.
“We are already in contact with contractors and want to ensure that repairs are architecturally correct and don’t compromise the integrity of the home’s history,” Clark said. “We’ve had so many family, friends, and neighbors reach out to us out of concern, knowing our emotional attachment to our home. We’re so thankful for their concern and support.”
