A Remarkable Circa-1810 Georgia Country Estate on 50 Acres

Built more than two centuries ago, the James C. Daniel House offers something increasingly difficult to find: an authentic early-19th-century home surrounded by 50.2 acres, with a separate renovated guest house, a saltwater pool, and convenient access to historic Washington, Athens, Lake Oconee, and Augusta.

Dating to circa 1810 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the stately brick residence is a remarkable surviving example of Federal-style architecture, a style unusual in Georgia. Its distinctive fanlight entrance, symmetrical brick façade, high ceilings, gracious proportions, and historic character give the house the unmistakable presence of a home that has stood here for more than 200 years.

This is not a reproduction of Georgia history. It is part of it.

More Than Two Centuries of Character

The main residence retains the architectural character and presence of its early-19th-century origins.

Inside, high ceilings, graciously proportioned rooms, historic details, and original features create the unmistakable atmosphere of a home that has evolved over more than two centuries. There is a substance and sense of history here that a modern reproduction simply cannot replicate.

More than two centuries later, the James C. Daniel House remains a compelling opportunity to experience an authentic piece of Georgia’s architectural history as a home.

50 Acres of Georgia Countryside

The estate encompasses 50.2 acres along a quiet country road, with generous open lawn surrounding the house before the property gives way to wooded acreage.

The land gives the estate room to breathe and creates a true country setting, with space to explore, entertain outdoors, or simply enjoy having more than 50 acres surrounding a home of extraordinary age and character.

Combined with the historic residence, guest house, and pool, the acreage gives the property a scale and versatility rarely found with a home of this age and architectural distinction.

A Guest House of Its Own

A beautifully renovated two-bedroom guest house adds tremendous flexibility to the estate.

The separate residence expands the possibilities for how the property can be used and enjoyed while remaining distinct from the historic main house.

Select furnishings are also available for purchase separately, with an inventory available upon request.

Summer at Home

Against the backdrop of a house that has stood since the early 19th century, the saltwater pool gives the estate an unexpected touch of resort-style living.

It is easy to imagine a summer afternoon unfolding here: the red-brick Federal façade rising behind the pool, the water sparkling in the Georgia sun, and the historic house providing a backdrop unlike anything a modern resort could manufacture. It is a striking meeting of old and new—and one of the pleasures that makes this estate so unusual.

Country Living Within Reach of Everyday Life

The setting feels decidedly rural, but everyday necessities are surprisingly close.

Wills Memorial Hospital in Washington is approximately 15 minutes from the property, historic downtown Washington approximately 16 minutes, and Ingles Market approximately 18 minutes away. Groceries, medical care, restaurants, shops, and everyday errands are all within convenient reach.

Kettle Creek Battlefield, the site of a significant Revolutionary War victory, is approximately 12 minutes away.

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is approximately 47 minutes away, putting Lake Oconee, championship golf, resort dining, and spa experiences within easy reach.

Downtown Athens is approximately 55 minutes away, offering restaurants, shopping, music, and cultural attractions, while Augusta is just over an hour from the estate—close enough to make the Masters part of the property’s geographic appeal.

For a property surrounded by more than 50 acres of Georgia countryside, it is remarkably well connected to both everyday necessities and some of the region’s most appealing destinations.

An Estate That Cannot Simply Be Recreated

There are historic houses. There are country properties with acreage. There are homes with guest houses and pools.

Finding all of those things in one place is another matter.

The James C. Daniel House brings together more than 200 years of history, distinctive Federal architecture, 50.2 acres, a renovated two-bedroom guest house, a saltwater pool, and a location within reach of historic Washington, Lake Oconee, Athens, and Augusta.

A house like this cannot be built new. Its history cannot be reproduced, and more than two centuries of character cannot be manufactured.

For the buyer who has been waiting for something genuinely different, this is it.