Southern grace, timeless elegance, and nothing short of magical. Introducing "The Columns". Built by James Shropshire Thompson in 1850, this estate has been enjoyed by 7 generations of Thompsons. Sitting atop 86 storybook acres, with sweeping views down the valley and across 4 counties. The design of the house is the traditional four over four square, with center halls flanked on each side by large rooms. A few additions were added throughout the years to include the main bedroom suite and additional baths. A gorgeous mahogany staircase leads to the second hall with 4 bedrooms and a third full bath. The home is steeped with historical architectural integrity including heart pine floors, soaring 14 foot ceilings, grand 12 foot pocket doors, 10 original fireplaces, and dramatic interior moldings. The Columns has been lovingly restored to provide modern comforts, while preserving its historic integrity. The manicured grounds include mature trees, gardens, outbuildings, and dotted with reminders of its past like the remains of the granite fence posts and iron front gate. Homes like this stand the test of time. Significant and authentic, and ready to open its doors to welcome a new family and a new beginning. Welcome home to "The Columns".
Sold
$775,000
4231 John G Richards Rd, Liberty Hill, SC 29074
6beds
5,097sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1850
86 Acres lot
$916,800 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$225/mo HOA
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Heat pump, Gas
Cooling
- Central, Wall
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Floors-Hardwood, Bath-Shared, Tub-Shower, Closet-Private, Ceilings-High (over 9 fee
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space, Yes
- Attic: Attic Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Masonry, Gas Log-Propane
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,097 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Porch (not screened)
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 86 Acres
- Features: Horse OK
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0560000011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antebellum
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Liberty Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $225 monthly
Other
Other facts
- WaterSource: Public
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- RoadSurfaceType: Paved
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave Built In, Microwave Above Stove
- FireplaceYN: true
- HorseYN: true
- HeatingYN: true
- PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck, Front Porch, Porch (not screened)
- Utilities: Electricity Connected
- CoolingYN: true
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Partially
- FireplaceFeatures: Wood Burning, Masonry, Gas Log-Propane
- CurrentFinancing: Conventional, Cash
- Basement: Crawl Space, Yes
- MainLevelBathrooms: 2
- OtherStructures: Workshop, Shed(s)
- ParkingFeatures: No Garage
- FireplacesTotal: 10
- Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Split System
- LaundryFeatures: Mud Room
- ConstructionMaterials: Wood
- SecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
- InteriorFeatures: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Floors-Hardwood, Bath-Shared, Tub-Shower, Closet-Private, Ceilings-High (over 9 fee
- RoomBedroom3Level: Second
- RoomBedroom4Level: Second
- RoomLivingRoomFeatures: Fireplace, High Ceilings, Floors-Hardwood, Molding, Ceilings-High (over 9 Ft)
- RoomBedroom2Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Bath-Shared, Tub-Shower, Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood
- RoomBedroom3Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Bath-Shared, Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood, Tub-Shower
- RoomBedroom4Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Bath-Shared, Floors-Hardwood, Closet-Private, Tub-Garden
- RoomDiningRoomFeatures: Fireplace, High Ceilings, Floors-Hardwood, Molding
- RoomKitchenFeatures: Eat-in Kitchen, Counter Tops-Formica, Floors-Hardwood, Cabinets-Painted
- RoomBedroom2Level: Main
- RoomDiningRoomLevel: Main
- RoomKitchenLevel: Main
- RoomLivingRoomLevel: Main
- RoomBedroom5Level: Second
- RoomMasterBedroomLevel: Main
- RoomMasterBedroomFeatures: High Ceilings, Whirlpool, Double Vanity, Bath-Private, Separate Water Closet
- RoomBedroom5Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Bath-Shared, Tub-Shower, Closet-Private, Floors-Hardwood
- Attic: Attic Access
- DirectionFaces: Southeast
- Heating: Gas Pac, split system, Gas 1st Lvl
- LotFeatures: Horse OK
- ArchitecturalStyle: Antebellum
- MlsStatus: Active
- Road surface type: Paved
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