Lake Morton Holdings LLC, managed by Lakeland developer Wesley Beck, president of Aspyre Properties, also acquired the adjoining property at 120 E. Palmetto St., which includes a duplex, as part of the sale.
On Oct. 5, the historic property was sold by the trustee of the Joseph Frederick Lohr Revocable Living Trust to Lake Morton Holdings LLC, according to county property records. Documentary stamp taxes on the deed indicate an transaction value of $1.55 million.
A Century of Lakeland History
Built in 1922, the Wilsonian was the work of prominent Tampa architect Bayard Clayton Bonfoey, who previously partnered with M. Leo Elliott to design Tampa City Hall and the DeSoto County Courthouse in Arcadia.
Craig Morby of Saunders Real Estate posted about the sale on Oct. 10, saying he was “excited about the next chapter for this special property.” He also referenced “plans for a much-needed renovation” but did not provide specifics…