THE RIDGE âEUR" AUCTION DATE: AUGUST 23, 2014 âEUR" 10:00 A.M.Information on the Real Estate: This circa 1880's home (know locally as "The Ridge") sits on approximately 3.76 acres just outside the city limits of Quitman, GA. This 2-story, colonial home has approx. 3300+ SF with CH/A, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, large country kitchen, Formal Living Room and Dining room , several screened porches. The kitchen, family room, Living and Dining room all have fireplaces (The original fireplaces have been preserved but elect or gas logs have been inserted.) The original structure has been updated over the last few years, but the historical integrity of the home remains with beautiful hardwood floors, period woodwork and stairway . Some years ago a garage was enclosed to make a den/game room with a bath and small office/storage area. A 12'x16' greenhouse is attached to the garage. An above ground pool and a 26' x 36' workshop/storage bldg are also located on the property The "Gardener's Delight" grounds have abundant camellias, azaleas, dogwood, cawtaba trees, pines and oaks. ** Special Note of Interest** This home was formerly the home of Mrs. Beth Powers. For many years Mrs. Powers was the owner and editor of The Quitman Free Press. Mrs. Powers was very good friends with Margaret Mitchell, world renowned author of "GONE WITH THE WIND" . Ms Mitchell was a frequent visitor to " The Ridge" and some local historians have speculated that perhaps a bit of this classic book could have been written while Ms. Mitchell was visiting here!Inspection: Open House - Sunday, Aug. 10 from 2-4 p.m. , Other times by appointment by calling Steve Burton @ 229-263-2680.
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