Barksdale Manor
Southern Grandeur in Greek Revival  
c.1838
306 North Alexander Avenue
HISTORIC WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
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1.93 Acres~ Towering COLUMNS ~ Walkable to Historic Town Square~ POOL~ Pool house ~ MUCH MORE!    
Asking price: $1,100,000 

Embellished with four towering, glistening white, fluted Ionic columns, Barksdale Manor c.1838, is situated on 1.93 beautiful acres within walking distance of the Historic Town Square, Shops, Restaurants, Community Theater, Library, & Museums in charming Washington, Georgia.

Soft blue Light filters through the stained glass surround of the front door into a large Entry Foyer flanked on each side by pocket doors leading to elegant Parlors (one as the Music Parlor where in early years many a student was taught piano and still even today sweet notes can be heard drifting through the air and filling the home with music).

The Foyer empties gently into the Banquet size formal Dining Room giving the main level formal rooms an open concept for ultimate Southern style entertaining. Ceilings Soar, Heart of Pine floors & Chandeliers glisten, Beautiful mantled fireplaces (8) adorn most every room while a graceful Staircase ascends to the second level offering a a magnificent full view of the grand dining room as one descends to greet guest! 

This exquisite home boast 5 bedrooms with the primary bedroom (approximately 24 x 17) on the main level, 4 upstairs off a center hall, 2.5 baths, Butlers pantry, Updated Kitchen with window seat and Breakfast room/den with oversized window, both overlooking quaint picket fenced rear courtyard with antique playhouse.

Many a garden party has been hosted amid these gorgeous grounds. Wide front veranda for rockers , an awesome porch swing passed down through owners and a private side screened porch where many have sampled true Southern hospitality! Other features include wonderful Pool area with Pool House which includes covered porch & bath, Designated garden areas to delight any gardener, Detached 3 car garage with storage/work shop and much, much more! 

This gracious Antebellum was built by Francis Colley around 1838 for his son, Henry F. Colley and his wife Isabella Harris Colley. Captain Henry F. Colley was killed in the Civil War in 1862 with his widow continuing to live in the home the rest of her life with two surviving daughters, Mrs. Isabella Colley Denham and Miss Josephine Colley.

In 1900 Thomas Jackson Barksdale and his wife Frances Colley Barksdale purchased the home and it remained in the family and was "home" to the descendants of the original builder until 2005. Grasp the ambience of this Grand and Wonderfully SOUTHERN Historic HOME with all modern amenities for today's comfortable lifestyle. NOW is the TIME to Buy!

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$1,100,000