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523 Us Highway 19 S Americus, GA 31719
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Key Details
Sold Price $660,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,848 sqft
Price per Sqft $136
Subdivision None
MLS Listing ID 10045413
Sold Date 06/10/22
Style Bungalow/Cottage
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 3
Construction Status Resale
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1880
Annual Tax Amount $4,303
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 39.360 Acres
Property Description
Tanyard Hill Farm - Built c.1850 and also known as The Newnan McBain House was built in the Louisiana French or "Creole" style. As you approach this magnificent property through he stone gates and down the gravel drive you pass several historic white clad barn and two ponds, the circular drive delivers you to the wonderful covered front porch of the home. The porch features two doors and four windows with 9 over 9 double sashes and leads you into the main floor of this Creole cottage which features 6 fireplaces, pine flooring and 13 foot ceilings. The library with wooden ceiling and built-in bookcases and the large and beautiful great room are both serviced by one of the two centrally located fireplaces, the owners suite on the main level features a fireplace, his and her baths and beautiful views, the dining room seats 12+ with fireplace, custom built-in storage and featuring a punkah designed by Furlow Gatewood. The beautiful kitchen features white cabinetry, wooden countertops and ceiling and stainless appliances. There are two upstairs rooms with wide pine flooring, an office with a fireplace and a beautiful bedroom with sitting area, second fireplace and a full bath. The rear porch leads you to the lovely pool, garden area and Pool House. The Pool House built c.1850 is a converted barn and features an open floor plan with fireplace, bedroom, full bath and full kitchen. The gravel drive continues past three boxwood gardens, a tennis court, art studio, tack room and 3 car garage and brings you to the adorable Summer House. The Summer House built c.1890 features a front screen porch, a gorgeous great room with fireplace, a full kitchen, a bedroom with spectacular views and fireplace and a back sunroom overlooking the 25-acre hay field. The property also features six horse stalls, riding area and four paddocks. The Newnan McBain House is significant primarily in the architectural history of Georgia as a distinct and rare type of antebellum folk house. As such it has significant implications for the history of exploration and settlement in the southwest part of the state and is the first Creole-type house to be identified and nominated to the National Register in Georgia.
Location
State GA
County Sumter
Rooms
Basement None
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Bookcases, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Master On Main Level
Heating Electric, Central, Zoned
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Master Bedroom, Masonry, Gas Log
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden
Parking Features Carport, Garage, Kitchen Level
Garage Spaces 5.0
Fence Front Yard, Wood
Pool In Ground
Community Features Lake
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Available
Roof Type Metal
Building
Story Two
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
Sewer Septic Tank
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Garden
Construction Status Resale
Schools
Elementary Schools Sumter County Primary/Elementa
Middle Schools Other
High Schools Ameri Sumt
Others
Financing Cash
Special Listing Condition Historic
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