Historic House Listings

Off market. How about those light fixtures. The Farrell-O’Gorman House, Circa 1857. On 3 acres in SC. $299,000

May 24, 2021

This home was continuously lived in by the same family since 1857. Love the old light fixtures and mantels! The Farrell – O’Gorman House was built in 1857. It is located on three acres in Blackville, South Carolina. The home features original hardwood floors, vintage light fixtures, amazing mantels, transom windows, crown molding and a grand winding staircase. There are double front doors and a library that was used by Catholic Bishops over the years. Six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 4,296 square feet. $299,000

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From the Zillow listing:

 

This home is a Rare Jewel!!l This home has been continuously lived in since 1857 by the same family. The grounds have been beatifically managed in the old world fashion with great sentinel Oaks, Magnolias, and camellias. There is another small home behind Main home that could pose as a mother-in-law suite, guest house or office or Studio. Downstairs, The Bishop”s suite contains a magnificent library of many first edition books, and has been the suite for many Catholic bishops over the years. The home has the original wall paper and it incapsulates the feel of a real historic home enlivened by the generations that have lived under this great roof. Curving staircase accesses upstairs 4 bedrooms, small drawing room and portico. True French Doors open to the second story portico and main porch. Home has three levels, the third has become an attic space. Home has formal dining room with a turret room attached. All bathroom has original fixtures with deep footed bathtubs.

 

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