Piece of Town History Built by Founding Members!

This rare opportunity to own a true piece of Fountain Inn history doesn’t come around often! Built in 1916 by two of the town’s founding members, Charlie and Lucy Garrett, this immaculately maintained 2-story home sits on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre lot in the heart of the North Main area. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and over 100 years of charm, this home blends timeless architectural details with numerous modern updates. Step onto the large wraparound front porch—a perfect place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the ever-growing downtown area. Inside, you’ll find a formal living room that leads to a stunning formal dining room featuring original solid wood double doors and a coffered ceiling. The spacious eat-in kitchen includes ample cabinetry, a large pantry, and updated appliances. Toward the back of the home, enjoy a cozy den and a state-of-the-art laundry room designed for convenience. A main-level bedroom and full bathroom provide flexible living options—ideal as a guest suite or study. Beautiful original oak hardwood floors run throughout much of the home, and the central staircase is a showpiece in itself. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite boasts four closets and a full en-suite bath with a unique ”saloon door” detail. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath complete the second level. Major System Updates Include: Extensive plumbing upgrades in 2022 and 2025 by Preferred Home Services: all cast iron pipes replaced, main water line and kitchen supply line replaced, and two 50-gallon water heaters replaced with new piping Crawl space encapsulation completed in 2021 by All Dry of the Carolinas, including a dehumidifier Crawlspace vents sealed and maintained by Critter Control pest control services Separate HVAC units and water heaters for each floor Annual servicing of the heating and air units by Stephens Heating and Cooling Durable metal roof inspected post–Hurricane Helene by insurance and confirmed in good condition with no leaks Outside, enjoy mature oak and pecan trees, beautiful landscaping with over 30 azaleas, 20+ hydrangeas, quince, dogwoods, gardenias, and irises—a gardener’s dream! Located just one block from downtown Fountain Inn’s shops, restaurants, and entertainment, including the newly opened ”The Mill at Fountain Inn”, and approximately 1 mile from the new Fountain Inn High School. Don’t miss your chance to own this remarkable and historic home in the 29644 zip code!

Details

Property ID
688532

4
Bedrooms

3
Bathrooms

Square Footage
3100

Lot Size
0.9

Year Built
1916

Style
Foursquare

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