The A. P. Brantley house was built in 1866. It was built for prominent businessman, A. P. Brantley. The county of Brantley was named after him. This sure is an interesting house! Love the front porch and the roof lines. It is apparently the oldest home in Brantley County that is still standing. Located on 1.93 acres in Hoboken, Georgia. Current owners have started restoration. They installed a new drain field, updated some wiring, updated plumbing in the master bathroom, new tankless gas water heater, and hardwired smoke alarms. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 2,774 square feet. $69,000 New price: $58,000
From the Zillow listing:
Own a piece of Brantley County history!! This grand old home was built 1866 by A.P. Brantley the prominent business owner of whom Brantley County was named. Sellers have been told this is the oldest home in Brantley County. This home feature 92 linear feet of porch, and a attic space would double the square footage, the almost 2 acres with oak and cedar trees was a common place for the local elementary school to hold Easter egg hunts. Current sellers have made recent updates: installing a new Drain Field, tankless gas hot water heater, some wiring upgrades, hardwired smoke alarms, and new plumbing in the master bath. This home is ready for restoration.
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