Tanyard Hill Farm

Tanyard Hill Farm

523 US HIGHWAY 19 S

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AMERICUS, GA 31719

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BUILT C.1850

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One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

MAIN HOUSE

4 BEDROOMS ◆ 5 FULL BATHS ◆ 39.3600 ACRES Built c.1850 and also known as The Newnan McBain House was built in the Louisiana French or “Creole” style.

As you approach this magnificent property through the stone gates and down the gravel drive you pass several historic white clad barn and two ponds, the circular drive delivers you to the wonderful covered front porch of the home.

The porch features two doors and four windows with 9 over 9 double sashes and leads you into the main floor of this Creole cottage which features 6 fireplaces, pine flooring and 14 foot ceilings.

The library with wooden ceiling and built-in bookcases and the large and beautiful great room are both serviced by one of the two centrally located fireplaces, The Owner’s Suite on the main level features a fireplace, his and her baths and beautiful views, The Dining Room seats 12+ with fireplace, custom built-in storage and featuring a punkah designed by Furlow Gatewood.

The beautiful Kitchen features white cabinetry, wooden countertops and ceiling and stainless appliances.

There are two upstairs rooms with wide pine flooring, an office with a fireplace and a beautiful bedroom with sitting area, second fireplace and a full bath.

The Newnan McBain House is significant primarily in the architectural history of Georgia as a distinct and rare type of antebellum folk house.

As such it has significant implications for the history of exploration and settlement in the southwest part of the state and is the first Creole-type house to be identified and nominated to the National Register in Georgia.

GUEST HOUSES & GROUNDS

The rear porch leads you to the lovely Gunite pool, garden area and Pool House.

The Pool House built c.1850 is a converted barn and features an open floor plan with fireplace, bedroom, full bath and full kitchen.

The gravel drive continues past three boxwood gardens, a tennis court, art studio, tack room and 3 car garage and brings you to the adorable Summer House.

The Summer House built c.1890 features a front screen porch, a gorgeous great room with fireplace, a full kitchen, a bedroom with spectacular views, fireplace and a back sunroom overlooking the 25-acre hay field.

The property also features six horse stalls, riding area and four paddocks.

SIS T E R H O O D Exceptional Properties for Exceptional People

SISTER HOOD

ZACH THWAITE

C 404-401-1163 O 404-233-4142 Sister.Hood@HarryNorman.com

C 404-213-7052 O 404-233-4142 Zach.Thwaite@HarryNorman.com

Buckhead Office-532 East Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305, 404.233.4142. HarryNorman.com . The above information is believed accurate, but is not warranted. This offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale and withdrawals without notice