Mid-1800’s Greek Revival Cottage

Listed on the National Register as the Ray-Kannoy house, after 18 months of significant historic restoration, this classic Greek Revival home is for sale. The simple yet elegant architecture and well-preserved historic features point to a bygone era. The Ray family, who owned the house next door, built this for their daughter and her husband when they got married around 1920. The home was pieced together, using 3 buildings from the mid-1800s and a dining room with a hallway was built in the center to create the home for the newlyweds.  One of the buildings shows up on the Sanborn fire maps from the 1800s and was potentially the shed or kitchen house for the Ray home on the corner of Church and Monroe.  The interior boasts 10’ ceilings, hand-planed plank walls, 2-panel doors, original heart pine floors & fireplace mantels that all reflect craftsmanship of the past. Most rooms are bathed in natural light from large windows. The dining room now opens to the hall to improve the light and the flow of the floorplan.  The hall retains the 1920s beadboard walls.  Termite-destroyed beadboard in the dining room was replaced with gorgeous wainscoting & custom crown molding to match the original and unique profile.  3 bedrooms each have unique period details. The 2 full bathrooms are new with vintage style tile, vintage vanities and sinks–adding to the home’s charm. Every inch has been restored from the crawl space, piers, sill plate and floors to the roof! The home has a simply landscaped front yard with privacy-fenced back yard and new rear entrance and deck. This historic gem is a piece of local history waiting to be cherished by its new owners. Fireplaces could be upfitted for use. Five new custom windows in the 2 front rooms were replaced to meet historic codes and 6 over 6 window style, typical of the Greek Revival era in the South. Home is located in Historic West Square district.

Details

Property ID
700876

3
Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

Square Footage
1525

Lot Size
.11

Year Built
1850

Style
Greek Revival

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