Thomas Day woodwork inside this home! Known as Oak Ridge, it was built somewhere between 1836 and 1840. The house is located on 32 acres in Danville, Virginia. The Greek Revival home features a doric temple front, wood floors, Thomas Day woodwork, faux marbled baseboards and stair risers, original mantels, tall ceilings, ceiling medallions, wainscoting and crown moulding. The bathrooms and kitchen have been updated for modern living. The original kitchen house is still on the property. The house was built for George and Justinia Adams. Their daughter, Emma married Doctor Robert Wilson. His office is still on the property. There are also two 20th century tenant houses on the property and a barn. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 5,913 square feet. $1,900,000
Contact Elizabeth Ware with Elizabeth Ware Realtors: 434-489-4944
From the Zillow listing:
Oak Ridge – a National Landmark built in1836 with decorative woodwork furnished by the famous workshop of Thomas Day. Sited on 32 acres of gardens and fenced pastures it is an Equestrian paradise – a 7 stall stable w/ a washstall & tack room, a tractor shed w/ hay storage. Multiple outbuildings on property include the original kitchen house & two tenant houses.The mansion showcases the highest level craftsmanship of Day’s workshop, with, modern improvements in the baths & kitchen – offering custom-built cabinetry, gourmet appliances, & an outdoor patio, perfect for evening dinners. The second level offers three 20 x 20 bedrooms with fireplaces, a full bath & an inviting balcony overlooking the front gardens, century old magnolias, & plantings that bloom year round!
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