5209 Columbia Road

"The Farnum House" Circa 1795 Federal-style Antebellum Charleston feel House. Steeped in history, this majestic 18th century home has been meticulously and lovingly cared for throughout the generations. Azalea bushes and up to 500 yr old southern live oaks, canopy draped in Spanish moss and resurrection ferns, shade a manicured front lawn. The large covered porch and entering through the double front entry, to your right through double doors stands a music or receiving room with ornate ceilings, molding, and fireplace. To the left is another receiving room or possible men's sitting room. Approx 11 ft ceilings feature throughout the entry and living areas. The home has 3 spacious bedrooms, each appointed with their own fireplace, 2 full bathrooms featuring cast iron clawfoot tubs, and one-half bath. You will be delighted to find a modern, updated kitchen added after home was built (unknown date), with granite counter tops, large gas range, recessed lighting, large farm sink, and walk-in pantry with plenty of storage. The formal dining room boasts a stately fireplace, and there is a separate, more intimate eating nook for casual dining. The owner's suite is on the main floor, featuring a full on-suite bathroom and a private enclosed porch area. The original staircase leads to the upstairs balcony overlooking the front gardens with the moss-covered live oaks, azalea bushes, and "angel garden.” This house has a new roof, newer HVAC, irrigation system, and new electrical upgrades. The grounds include a cabin or guest house with a full bathroom, HVAC, and new plumbing, a smoke house, raised vegetable beds, a fenced garden, fruit and pecan trees, blueberry bushes, fig trees, persimmon trees, flower gardens, a large chicken house, and a greenhouse, perfect for homesteading. Additional building w HVAC, gutters, and separate electrical is also located on the property, could serve as a farm shop or various other needs, wedding, hosting place for gatherings, or a barn for farm life. Please see pictures, call to view this exclusive as presented listing. No photography w/o permission. Shown by appointment only. Disclaimer: CMLS has not reviewed and, therefore, does not en D