Historic House Listings

Off market. Dream home! Those light fixtures! The Kolb-Foster Home, Circa 1830 in Georgia. $699,000

November 21, 2019

This home is pretty amazing! Those light fixtures are beautiful! The Kolb-Foster home was built in 1830. It is located on .67 acres in Madison, Georgia. The property has a pool and a guest house, circa 1818. The home has original hardwood floors, crown molding, tin ceilings and original light fixtures. Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and 6,246 square feet. $699,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

THE KOLB-FOSTER HOME IS A LIVING TESTAMENT TO GENERATIONS OF LIFE WELL LIVED, AND AWAITS YOUR VISION. THE MAIN HOME HAS A FOUR OVER FOUR LAYOUT, WITH ONE STORY EXTENSION TO THE REAR. CRAFTSMANSHIP ABOUNDS, WITH BEAUTIFULLY CARVED MANTLES AND STAIRCASE, PRESSED TIN CEILING, AUTHENTIC LIGHT FIXTURES. THE 13FT DEEP PORCH SPANS THE FRONT OF THE HOME. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING FEATURES INCLUDE BRICK WALKWAYS, PEA GRAVEL CIRCULAR DRIVE, TOWERING MAGNOLIAS AND FLOWERING SHRUBS. THE BACKYARD IS EXQUISITELY PRIVATE, WITH THE C1818 GUEST HOUSE AND POOL. SET AT THE CORNER OF ACADEMY AND CENTRAL, IT’S A SHORT STROLL TO THE CULTURAL CENTER, CHURCHES, AND DOWNTOWN SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.

 

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