e cedar trees are still there, and the
Czaplickis made only a handful of changes to
the house. ey opened a wall to take out one
of the bedrooms; replaced the small backdoor;
and remodeled the garage.
Karen explained that her husband was a
visionary.
"He had a great vision and he liked the
unusual," she said. "He brought these gargoyles
all the way from Chicago."
In 1992, the Czaplickis contacted the
Arkansas Historical Preservation Program to
see if the property was worthy of preservation.
Despite being less than 50 years old at the time,
the rock house met the criteria.
e house was officially listed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
is past July, aer 54 years of marriage
and living in the house for nearly 40 years, Jim
passed away. Karen recently put the house on
the market.
e house features arched openings topped
with a castellated parapet, multiple turrets, a
bell cast dome and hand-sculpted railings. An
external spiral staircase accesses the large back
balcony, where Evelyn once played the piano.
e 1,985-square-foot interior includes
distinct split levels, three bedrooms, one-
and-a-half baths, a fireplace, and a finished
basement.
e living room, dining room, kitchen, a
bathroom, and one bedroom are located on
the ground level. A spacious master bedroom,
located on the second floor, features an
additional balcony overlooking the front yard.
e home comes complete with modern
appliances and washer and dryer hookups. It is
fully electric with central heat and air. A home
security system is included.
e house sits on a half-acre of land in the
Paris School District, and has a detached two-
car garage.
For nearly a century, the house harkens an
imagination of the Isles of Scotland and still
holds its own in the River Valley.
For more information or to
schedule a showing contact
Steven and Farrah
Team Shoppach
O'Neal Real Estate
479-461-4190
onealrealestate.com
