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Stately plantation home! Circa 1853. Eleven acres in SC. $779,000

February 26, 2019

 

Beautiful plantation home in South Carolina. Built in 1853 and once owned by the Dr. John Meador family. They owned it from 1857 to the end of the 19th century. Located on eleven acres in Union, South Carolina. There is a grand hallway with a beautiful staircase. I love the brick flooring in the house. Downstairs there are French doors that lead you into a screened in porch that overlook cross fenced pastures. There are two front bedrooms upstairs that lead out to an upper balcony. The home has a finished basement with a second full kitchen, second laundry, and a bedroom with fireplace. The property has a barn with four stalls, tack room, garage and with water and power. Five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 6,800 square feet. $779,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Want to own your own piece of HISTORY or Your very own B&B; this is the ONE! This Historic Colonial plantation home, with 11 acres Built in 1852, As you enter this stunning home you will find yourself in a grand hallway among the staircase, accenting two archways, one leading you to the spacious dining room with a dazzling chandelier. The other entering the living room. Welcoming you to a warm and inviting fireplace. The master suite located on the first floor offers an updated bathroom with separate shower and a Jacuzzi tub, also his and hers walk in closets. In the den, you will find a brick fireplace encased with bookshelves on either side. From the den, the double French doors lead you onto the screened porch with scenic views complete with fence and cross fenced pastures. Enjoy dining in your spacious kitchen, remodeled in the early 90’s, with a center island, Breakfast nook, with covered deck off the kitchen. Two more bedrooms upstairs, each bedroom is accompanied with its own full bath. a sitting room that opens to a balcony porch overlooking the front estate. The finished basement has a second full kitchen, a second laundry area, a full bathroom, a large living/game room, large office or fifth bedroom with fireplace, and a garage/separate entry. This makes this floor completely functional as a separate in-law suite. The buildings located on the 11 acres consist of a barn, with four stalls, a tack room as well as power and water, separate garage and large equipment storage. Conveniently located only 5 Minutes to boat ramp at Broad River. This home was once owned by Dr. John Meador’s family from 1857 until the very end of the 19th century. In 1959 it was completely renovated and expanded. The complete renovation in 1959 stayed true to its classic Colonial style. For more outside photo’s watch the VIDEO

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