5 bedrooms | 1 bath | 3,568 square feet
Built in 1820
THIS IS SPARTA!!!…Georgia. Before you roast me for posting a house in such a decrepit stage, know that this place is over 200 years old and has been neglected for God knows how long. I think the architecture is amazing, and I’m getting some solid Munsters’ vibes, which is always a plus.
Even though it looks absolutely beat down, MAYBE someone could step up to the plate and fix it. Note that this area has a ton of other amazing historic buildings, so I think there’s some potential. On a side note, that’s the saddest-looking ceiling fan I’ve ever seen.
Here’s the realtor’s description.
“Founded in 1793, Hancock County was founded by Revolutionary War Veterans. The county seat, Sparta, has a downtown district on the National Historic Trust. In less than a 2 mile stroll, you can see 28 historic buildings from the late 1700’s through mid 1800’s in this district. The Pendleton-Graves house is an excellent example of an urban 19th century residence, the house and barn are all that remain of an original 1820s complex. Thomas Whaley built the house around 1820, and in 1853 Dr. Edmund Pendleton bought the house and added to it to accommodate his 11 children. Pendleton was one of the first to use cottonseed in the production of fertilizer, founding a company in 1867. He supported the Liberian establishment as a home for freed Africans. R.A. Graves added the Victorian embellishments and established the first commercial bank in Sparta, which opened in 1887. Please use caution when showing!”
