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Savannah,GA 31401
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,200 sqft
Price per Sqft $785
Subdivision Historic Landmark District
MLS Listing ID SA331240
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1805
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 2,134 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
This southern half of the Frederick Ball double house is part of an elite group of residences academically and meticulously restored during the 1990s by Mills Lane IV of The Beehive Foundation in partnership with historic preservation architect Harvie Jones of Huntsville, Alabama. Their goal was to restore important houses as authentically as possible yet have them serve as livable residential properties. Early 19th-century carpentry and finishing techniques were used whenever and wherever practicable.
The house has substantial original fittings including rare 12 over 12 window sashes, two mantels, the staircase, a lovely archway with a lantern hook in the front hall, most of the woodwork, with wainscoting and pine flooring throughout.
The original floorplan was restored except in the southern back quadrants, which were configured to house the modern conveniences of a kitchen and half-bath on the first floor, and a full-bath area, washer and dryer, and a large walk-in closet on the second floor. A modern, Federal-style double-porch, appropriate for the house and typical for Savannah, was added off the back of the house during the 1990 restoration to create additional living space. The cottage has a courtyard and off-street parking.
The restoration of the three Frederick Ball houses (the main house and the double house next door) received a 1991 Preservation Award from Historic Savannah Foundation. Due to the many substantial changes made over time to the northern half of the double house, this southern half is now under protective covenants with The Beehive Foundation.
The Frederick Ball Houses are located on Columbia Square, are centrally located within Savannah's Historic Landmark District and in walking distance of most anywhere within the area.
Full documentation of the restorations of the three Frederick Ball Houses, including plans, photographs, and correspondence, is on file at The Beehive Foundation in Savannah, Georgia.
Location
State GA
County Chatham
Community Playground,Park,Shopping,Street Lights,Sidewalks,Tennis Court(S),Trails/Paths,Walk To School,Curbs,Gutter(S)
Zoning DR
Interior
Heating Central,Electric,Forced Air,Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air,Electric,Heat Pump
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Decorative,Gas,Living Room,Masonry,Primary Bedroom,Wood Burning,Gas Log
Inclusions Alarm-Smoke/Fire,Ceiling Fans,Dryer,Gas Logs,Refrigerator,Washer
Laundry In Hall,Upper Level,Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Courtyard,Porch
Parking Features Garage,Off Street,RearSideOff Street,On Street
Fence Wood,Privacy,Yard Fenced
Community Features Playground,Park,Shopping,Street Lights,Sidewalks,Tennis Court(s),Trails/Paths,Walk to School,Curbs,Gutter(s)
Utilities Available Cable Available
View Y/N Yes
View Park/Greenbelt
Roof Type Composition
Building
Lot Description Alley,Back Yard,Corner Lot,City Lot,Garden,Level,Private,Public Road,Sprinkler System
Story 2
Foundation Brick/Mortar,Pillar/Post/Pier
Builder Name Frederick Ball
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
Elementary Schools Williams
Middle Schools Hubert
High Schools Liberal Studies
Others
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
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