Once referred to as the ‘Hostess City of the South,’ Savannah, Georgia holds a vibrant city life and many stunning historical homes. An early 20th-century manor sitting right on Forsyth Park has brought new buzz to the bustling city, selling for $6,166,500 and gaining the title of highest home sale in Savannah’s Historic District.
“Being the only private estate facing the renowned Forsyth Park fountain, one of Savannah’s most well-known icons, gives this property an exclusive and coveted position within the city,” said listing agents Ridley Stallings and Melissa Hall Rowan. “The mansion’s grandeur, along with the extensive and intricate design features, further add to the desirability and set it apart from other luxury homes in the area.”
Construction of this Whitaker Street corner home finished in 1903, and the stately Greek Revival style estate is elevated through palatial columns and a large outdoor porch. Yellow brick on the outside exudes cheer and whimsy, then opens to a foyer filled with intricate woodwork and Italian marble. And, that’s just the beginning of this over 10,500-square-foot manse.
Whether you opt for formal dinner parties or more lowkey get-togethers with friends, entertaining may always feel effortlessly elegant in the gracious spaces. Plus, it has six bedrooms for extending your dazzling Southern hospitality to overnight guests.
Ridley Stallings and Melissa Hall Rowan of Corcoran Austin Hill Realty represented this major sale. However, the highest transaction for all of Savannah is still Paula Deen’s Wilmington residence, closing for $6.82 million in 2020.
