Historic Civil War Mansion!

Historic Civil War Mansion!

Historic Civil War Mansion!

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It’s difficult enough to move a whole house today with all the engineering and equipment we have in modern times to do the job. The tedious process can even be watched on YouTube and HGTV videos where the house is moved inch by inch over uneven ground attempting to clear tree branches and power lines. But imagine what it must have been like moving a whole plantation house by ox cart . . . with the Civil War being fought around you. They moved it from what was then called Devil’s Half Acre, 17 miles away, to a 20-acre parcel of land. Devil’s Half Acre was also known as Stanfordville, neither of which exists today. This wasn’t the only house that was moved from that location. According to local historians, other houses were either moved away or burned down due to weekend rabble rousers who over drank and frequently became violent. From the "Eatonton Messenger," July 26,1960, this account was given: "Stanfordville prior to 1840 was also called Devil's Half Acre, and was a place where gamblers, cockfighters, and drunkards came on weekends to drink, race, gamble and fight chickens and each other."

Built in 1840 and moved in 1864, it’s the classic southern plantation house with the breezy wraparound porch to sit on a summer evening with a cool drink. Totally restored to its original elegance, the home now sits on 46 acres of green pastures and riding rings cordoned off by white equestrian fencing along with a horse owner’s six stall dream stable. Also on the grounds are a swimming pool and large pecan grove.

Located in the city of Monticello, listed on the National Registry Of Historic Places and 50 minutes from Atlanta, the 5,702 square foot home consists of five bedrooms and six baths.

Opening to a wide central hall, large open parlors are to the right and left. In addition are a library, a basement game room and large chef’s kitchen. Fireplaces are located in every major room including the master bath. For more information.

Southern gentleman’s plantation equestrian farm steeped in Civil War history. Priced at $1.5 million.

Source: www.sothebysrealty.com