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Shaylon Shaffer
609 W Lafayette St
Quitman, GA 31643
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DescriptionHistoric Groover/Thompson Residence. This Greek Revival was constructed in 1867, and is currently listed in the Brooks County records as the oldest verifiable residence in the City of Quitman. Quitman is also listed with the United States National Historical Society as the second largest historical district in Georgia. Great commercial opportunity for a bed and breakfast, or primary residence. 6+ bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 5,420+/- sf.
Details
Two separate living quarters include the main residence and a secondary suite.
The main residence is two stories and has a deep front porch. All rooms on the first floor having 12' ceilings and original 4" hardwood flooring. The home has eight fireplaces, foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, kitchen with dining area, bedroom/office and a bathroom with a 6' claw foot tub and separate shower. Also downstairs is a washer/dryer hookup.
The second floor has hardwood floors, reading room/foyer, four bedrooms; all with fireplaces and a 16'x24' screened in veranda.
The secondary suite is original to the home, and is located at the back of the main residence. Updated electrical and plumbing, and runs off a separate meter from the main residence. This area includes a living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom with walk-in closet, bathroom with tub/shower, toilet and washer/dryer hookup.
The attic area has been converted to office/storage space, but could be used as a second bedroom in the secondary suite.
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Auctioned
12:00 PM Saturday, August 29, 2009
Sale Location
On-Site and On-Line
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