Property Description

Time travel - The Sheffield-Gunn House is a beautiful historic bungalow built around 1905, located at 208 Bartlett Street in St. Marys, Georgia. This home features original millwork and high ceilings and sits just two blocks from the St. Marys waterfront and the Cumberland Island ferry. Antique wooden door greets you as you walk up the steps. You enter the living room with gleaming wood flooring and tough & grove wood ceilings. You feel the cool air from the two central HVAC systems. The dining room is equally impressive with wood board walls and coffered ceilings. The three spacious bedrooms have gleaming walls, access to the 2 bathrooms and porches on all 4 sides of the home. The sunporch runs along the north side of the house along with a 24 long screened porch. There are stairs to the attic and you can see the slat and plaster from behind the walls. The modern kitchen is in the middle of the home. We love our porches in the South. The 40x12 front porch is a welcoming sight to watch the sunset. The back porch is L shaped on the south and east side of the home. The beautifully landscaped .42 acre yard sits on the corner of Bartlett and W Weed Streets. The detached garage was designed to complement the home. Garage was built in 2010 with a high door, 24x32 interior and pedestrian door to the back yard. Mature oak trees, paths through the azaleas, beautiful landscaping with irrigation system and green grass fill the outdoor space. Beautiful workmanship from days gone by along with modern conveniences such as HVAC, inside bathrooms and modern kitchen. Step Back in Time at the Sheffield-Gunn House Welcome to the Sheffield-Gunn House 1911, a beautifully preserved historic bungalow located at 208 Bartlett Street in the heart of Historic St. Marys, Georgia. Just two blocks from the scenic waterfront and the Cumberland Island ferry, this remarkable home offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of local history while enjoying todays modern comforts. A magnificent antique wood front door welcomes you onto the expansive front porch and into a home filled with craftsmanship that is difficult to replicate. Rich original hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, and exquisite original millwork immediately transport you to another era. Yet, youll appreciate the comfort provided by two central HVAC systems, seamlessly blending historic character with modern living. The inviting living room showcases gleaming wood floors and beautiful tongue-and-groove ceilings, creating a warm and elegant gathering space. The formal dining room is equally captivating with its wood-plank walls, stunning coffered ceiling, and timeless architectural details that make every meal feel special. Three spacious bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, with easy access to two full bathrooms and multiple porches that invite the outdoors in. A staircase leads to the attic, where you can glimpse the homes original slate-and-plaster construction-a fascinating reminder of the exceptional building techniques of the early 1900s. The centrally located kitchen has been thoughtfully updated, offering the convenience of modern amenities while remaining true to the homes historic character. Southern living is all about the porches, and this home certainly delivers. Relax on the impressive 40 x 12 front porch while watching the sunset, enjoy morning coffee on the expansive 24-foot screened porch, or unwind on the L-shaped rear porch that wraps around the south and east

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