961 Fargo Hwy , Homerville, GA 31634(Clinch County)

Online Only Auction! We are selling to the Highest Bidder at or Above a HIGH Bid Price of $270,000!!! DON'T MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY! Tucked away in charming Homerville, Georgia is a stately two-story home modeled after the George Wythe home in Williamsburg, Virginia. Yes-the George Wythe that signed the Declaration of Independence, became America's first law professor, and mentored Thomas Jefferson. \\\\"The Helmstead\\\\", as it is lovingly called, was the home of the Homerville Hostess, Jane Helms. The Helmstead is a 5-bedroom, 5-bath Georgian-style brick home with tons to love. Guests come in through the double doors at the front and enter the foyer with it's marble floors and Honduran mahogany staircase Each room of the Helmstead has a name. Right off the entrance foyer you have the Parlor on one side and a Library on the other side. The library features Pecky Cypress paneling, built-i n shelving and cabinetry, heart pine flooring and a fireplace. The parlor has parquet flooring, dental crown molding, a fireplace, and custom drapery. The parlor connects to the dining room through pocket doors. The dining room stuns with its parquet flooring, dental crown molding, a ceiling medallion, magnificent crystal chandelier, washed silk wallpaper, and a leaded glass bay window. Connected to the dining room is the kitchen with its rich pine cabinetry and heart pine flooring. Tucked next to the kitchen is a breakfast area that overlooks the pool. The conversation room is at the center of the home's first level. The conversation room is a unique family room that takes you back in time with its heart pine flooring, wide plank pine paneling and a large brick fireplace and grill. Between the conversation room and the library is the spacious laundry room with built-in cabinetry and a full bathroom. Make your way up the staircase to the home's second floor where you will find five bedrooms: the king suite, the queen room, the prince room, the princess room and the fifth bedroom. The fifth bedroom can be accessed from a separate entrance off the double garage. This bedroom has a walk-in closet and full bathroom. It could be rented to produce income. From this bedroom/sitting room and the Queen/Primary Bedroom, you can see the pool and entertainment area in the back yard. There is a bonus room on this level that connects to the primary bedroom that could be used as a nursery, a home office or upstairs sitting room. The yard has a 3-rail wooden fence. The lot is 2.6 acres with well-established landscaping. The front yard has a paved circular driveway and tall Georgia pines. The Helmstead also offers some modern amenities such as a new roof, new septic system, city water and two central heat and air units. It is conveniently located near downtown Homerville so you are never too far from town. Homerville is not far from Waycross, Valdosta and the Okefenokee Swamp. This beautiful home was successfully operated as a bed and breakfast for 30 years. If you are looking for a gorgeous spacious home with history, charm and nostalgia, then the Helmstead is for you!!!

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