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Currently priced at $578,000

The Historic
Garrett Home

A bedroom with mauve walls, hardwood floors, large windows, a white bed with patterned pillows, a fireplace, a mounted TV, and minimal decor.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, two white sofas, a round wooden coffee table with books and a plant, a patterned area rug, a dark wood bookshelf, a white fireplace mantel, large windows with white curtains, a glass door, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
Dining room with a wooden table set with plates and silverware, six beige upholstered chairs, a hanging chandelier, a large window, a potted plant, a patterned rug, and an adjacent kitchen with checkered floor visible through a doorway, and a fireplace in the corner.
Living room with beige textured walls, hardwood flooring, four beige armchairs around a wooden coffee table on a patterned rug, a floor lamp, windows with blinds, a ceiling fan, potted plant, and a doorway leading to another room.
Floor plan of a two-story house with labeled rooms including a kitchen, living room, dining room, den/sitting room, laundry, primary bedroom, bedrooms 2, 3, 4, bathrooms, hallways, and walk-in closet.

“The reality is that old houses that were built a hundred years ago were built by actual craftsmen, people who were the best in the world at what they did. The little nuances in the woodwork, the framing of the doors, the built-in nooks, the windows—all had been done by smart, talented people, and I quickly found that uncovering those details and all of that character made the house more inviting and more attractive and more alive.”
-Joanna Gaines, The Magnolia Story

A rare opportunity presents itself at this historic Main Street downtown Fountain Inn Home. With all of the historic charm and potential you’ve been searching for, this home’s new owners may continue the legacy of Ft Inn’s most prominent leaders. Less than half a mile from Trade Street, the home features timeless, original 1.75” hand sewn oak hardwoods throughout the 3,099sqft 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. With two sitting rooms & a formal, coffered ceiling dining room, the home is an entertainer’s dream. The spacious kitchen features a capped fireplace, a large pantry, and plenty of counter and cabinet space. A large laundry room was added in ‘85 off of the rear sitting room. Beautiful oak stairs & rails lead you to the three upstairs bedroom, including the massive primary suite (also enhanced with a fireplace). The ensuite bathroom houses enough natural light to make LEDs jealous, PLUS four large closets. Potentially the most fun feature of the house, saloon doors keep the toilet private without sacrificing openness. Classical picture molding, casings, & trim line the ceilings and doors of the second story bedrooms & foyer. The landing between staircases creates a picturesque scene for a cozy nook or small desk. The new homeowners will enjoy visitors on the expansive front porch just as the Ft Inn founding Garrett family did throughout the 20s and 30s. The lot is nearly an acre large. A tiered backyard garden oasis with mature oak and pecan trees, blooming azaleas, hydrangeas, dogwoods, would make for memories for years to come. Without an HOA, the homeowner will have plenty of space and little regulation to create the back garden of their dreams. Whether your style is a large garden & chicken coop or a pool, the options are endless.

The original house was built in 1915 for Dr J.A. Fulmer, before many child parcels were purchased by the Garrett family in 1916; one of which was donated to the school district- which is now the Yount’s Center. This home has witnessed generations come and go through all stages of life. The walls and floors are laden with history. This home is ready to raise its next generation, hand in hand with the tight knit community of the Hallmark Town of Fountain Inn. Will your family name be the next on the property card?

The current homeowners have recently encapsulated the foundation & crawlspace, replaced both water heaters, have had both HVAC units serviced annually, and have recently had a roof inspection. Ask your agent or contact Savannah (803-406-6518) to schedule a private showing today!

Kitchen with white cabinets, a brick backsplash, and a checkered floor. Includes a white refrigerator on the right, an electric stove, microwave, sink under a window, and a wooden sliding door on the left.
A two-story house painted light gray with white trim, with a front porch, surrounded by shrubs and trees with fallen leaves on the ground.
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Interior view of a house hallway with hardwood floors, a staircase with wooden handrails, and multiple doorways leading to other rooms, with a large window with curtains at the top of the stairs.
A large backyard with a house in the distance, tall trees with mostly bare branches, a blue sky, and the sun shining behind the trees. The ground is covered with fallen leaves.
Empty front porch of a house with a white ceiling, gray siding, white window frames, and a swing with pillows and decorations.
Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses, trees, and streets. The image highlights a specific property with a yellow rectangle surrounding it and a location marker near the top labeled 'dt fountain inn'.
“It was a mistake to think of houses, old houses, as being empty. They were filled with memories, with the faded echoes of voices. Drops of tears, drops of blood, the ring of laughter, the edge of tempers that had ebbed and flowed between the walls, into the walls, over the years.
Wasn’t it, after all, a kind of life?
And there were houses, he knew it, that breathed. They carried in their wood and stone, their brick and mortar a kind of ego that was nearly, very nearly, human.”
— Nora Roberts, Key of Knowledge

1915-1967: The Garrett Family occupied the home. The family had many homes throughout Fountain Inn. Family members recall many exciting weeks coming to see family in the home. Blake Jr. recalls staying with his grandparents and sleeping on the sleeping porch (now a bedroom) & waking up to the smell of fried chicken on Saturday mornings. He said he grandparents spoiled him and he holds many fond memories of the home.

1967-1971: The Garrett home conveyed to Mr. Bruce Farrow for a brief six months before the property was sold to J.A. “Judge” Barry. The home was utilized as an investment property for a while. Mr. Barry leased the top & bottom floors to separate families.

Historical newspaper article featuring Dr. John Barry, a college student, with highlights on his name.
Black-and-white political campaign poster with images of Charles G. Garrett and his wife, Lucy P Garrett, in a wedding dress.
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