Historic House Listings

Smith’s Tavern, Circa 1795. On four acres in South Carolina. $340,000

March 12, 2020

What a historic treasure this home is! Smith’s Tavern was built in 1795. It is located on 3.86 acres in Roebuck, South Carolina. This was a stagecoach stop for travelers in upstate South Carolina. Love those original hardwood floors. The home was built by Captain William James Smith, a Revolutionary war hero. The property has a guest house and a detached three car garage. The property has a pond and many fruit trees. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2,487 square feet. $340,000

Contact Pam Harrison with Keller Williams Realty – 1: 864-613-7059

From the Zillow listing:

 

The historic Smith’s Tavern, built in 1795, was used as a stagecoach stop for travelers in upstate South Carolina. The home was built by Captain William James Smith, a Revolutionary War hero. Located on 3.86 acres in the Roebuck area of Spartanburg County, the home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with the master bedroom on the first floor. There are 4 fireplaces in the home with beautifully detailed mantels (3 of which have gas logs). Heart pine floors are through-out the home with wood tongue & grove walls and 10 foot ceilings. One of the many unique features is the tapestry chimney on the west side of the home (one of only a few left in South Carolina). The home has the original front doors and hardware as well as most of the original moldings. The home was completely restored in the early 1970’s and has had many updates since 2001. Also on the property is a Guest House with double sided fireplace, brick flooring, kitchenette and full bath. There is also a two story workshop with power and a side storage area. A 3 car carriage-style garage provides for ample parking. The property has a man-made pond, as well as many fruit trees. Wood fencing, with a wrought iron gate entrance, adds to the colonial charm as well as a brick walled courtyard. Enjoy pleasant days on the wide front porch or the L-shaped back porch. This unique home must be seen in person to appreciate. Picture yourself as a part of it’s history!

 

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