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Marietta,GA 30060
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,704 sqft
Price per Sqft $253
Subdivision Historic Marietta
MLS Listing ID 7650855
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1843
Annual Tax Amount $7,163
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.382 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Step into history with one of Georgia's most significant and storied residences. This Greek Revival mansion, commissioned by Col. Archibald Howell, CSA, was constructed between 1838 and 1843. Designed by noted Connecticut architect-builder Willis Ball—renowned for his work on Barrington Hall and Bulloch Hall in Roswell—this home represents timeless Southern elegance. Distinguished by its majestic Doric columns, 28-inch-thick brick walls finished in stucco, and a grand porte-cochere, the estate reflects both architectural beauty and enduring craftsmanship. Inside, the residence offers: 6 spacious bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, High Ceilings, 10 fireplaces, Spacious oversized attic ideal for a workshop or additional storage, A full basement for flexible use. Outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring an in-ground pool, pool house, and a large detached garage—all nestled on over 1.3 acres that enhances the home's privacy and grandeur. This rare property seamlessly combines historic significance, making it not just a home, but a legacy.
Location
State GA
County Cobb
Area Historic Marietta
Rooms
Other Rooms Carriage House,Garage(s),Guest House,Pool House
Dining Room Separate Dining Room,Seats 12+
Kitchen Cabinets Stain,Solid Surface Counters,Stone Counters,Other
Interior
Heating Central,Forced Air
Cooling Attic Fan,Central Air,Other
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 10
Fireplaces Type Brick
Equipment None
Laundry Laundry Room,Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Lighting,Other,Rear Stairs,Storage,Courtyard
Parking Features Garage Door Opener,Detached,Garage
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence Back Yard
Pool Fenced,In Ground
Community Features Other
Utilities Available Cable Available,Electricity Available
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N Yes
View City,Other
Roof Type Composition
Building
Lot Description Back Yard,Corner Lot,Level,Landscaped,Other
Story Two
Foundation Brick/Mortar,Block
Sewer Public Sewer,Other
Water Public
Structure Type Brick,Stucco,Concrete
Schools
Elementary Schools West Side - Cobb
Middle Schools Marietta
High Schools Marietta
Others
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