The Julia Hagood Home
c. 1880
207 East Eighth Street
Waynesboro, Georgia
SOLD!

Rare All Brick Grand Victorian Mansion This exquisite all brick mansion with much that resembles a castle inside is the masterpiece of Charles E. Choate, a noted Georgian architect of the 19th century.

The home was built for Major William Archibald Wilkins, the first mayor of Waynesboro, historic Southern town located an easy drive from Augusta Georgia and Statesboro, Georgia. The house was used to entertain President William Howard Taft while visiting in the area in 1910.

Making a bold statement, The Hagood home stands proudly in the heart of this small thriving southern town on its brick walled near acre corner lot. It is surrounded by picturesque churches and mature landscapes. One still hears the church bells and the courthouse carillon as they ring through the oaks even to this day in this very pleasant and very sought after Georgia setting.

The home boast a near 5000 square feet made up of an intriguing assortment of room shapes and sizes from large oval and round rooms to squares and rectangles. A lovely banister staircase is near center of the home servicing the full basement and the second story which is unfinished, however, offers huge potential for expansion with wonderful windows bringing in natural light.

There are three full baths with the current owners using the home as a four bedroom. Double front doors open into a grand foyer and parlor with impressive fireplace, window transoms, columns and more! Ceilings on the main floor soar 13 feet; many are beautiful wood coffered ceilings adorned with gorgeous chandeliers. Lovely wood floors add to the warm ambiance.

Extensive mill work throughout this majestic home includes dental moldings, crown/base moldings, high wainscoting in the formal dining, coffered ceilings and gorgeous door and window trim. In addition to the grand parlor and foyer, 4 Bedrooms with 3 Baths; there is a wonderful library off the entry, long center hall, formal dining with arched fireplace and bank of windows with window seats, stained and beveled glass galore, butler style kitchen and comfortable and cozy den with built in display shelves.

This very rare grand Victorian, reminiscent of the great brick townhouses of New York and San Francisco is available in turnkey livability decorated and furnished in period antiques, many of which will be offered with the sale. An OPPORTUNITY awaits! Call or EMAIL for private showing...

SOLD!