Beautiful columns and sweeping porch! Grand mansion c. 1848 in NC. $595,000.
- Price: $595,000
- Address: 308 S Main St, Reidsville, NC 27320
- Property Name: The Lindsey House (Historical Landmark)
- Year Built: 1848 (Renovated/Expanded circa 1868–1870)
- Lot Size: 0.94 Acres
Interior Features
- Livable Area: 5,284 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4 (3 full, 1 half)
- Fireplaces: 8 total (located in the Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, and others)
- Primary Bedroom: Located on the main level (approx. 15′ x 15′)
- Key Rooms: Elegant parlors, a grand dining room, soaring ceilings, and a graceful central foyer.
- History: Known as Reidsville’s “original grand mansion” from the Tobacco Age; one bedroom was reportedly used by Elizabeth Taylor.
Exterior & Additional Structures
- Pool House: Includes an indoor resort-style luxury swim spa.
- Guest Cottage: Features a screened porch overlooking the gardens.
- Parking: 2-car detached garage and a long driveway.
- Gardens: Features mature pecan trees, rose gardens, and a fenced/privacy-screened yard.
- Architecture: Stately Georgian-style mansion with iconic columns and a sweeping front porch.
Utility & Other Details
- Heating: Natural Gas, Radiators
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- Appliances: Double oven, gas cooktop, gas water heater, and main-level laundry hookups.
- Basement: Cellar
- HOA: None
From Zillow:
Step into timeless elegance at the Lindsey House. Reidsville’s original grand mansion from the storied Tobacco Age, constructed between 1868/1870. Nestled on nearly an acre of land, this iconic estate makes an unforgettable first impression with its stately columns, sweeping front porch. Inside, soaring ceilings crown elegant parlors and a graceful central hallway, while the grand dining room invites memorable gatherings.
Upstairs, retreat to a bedroom once graced by Elizabeth Taylor during her marriage to Senator John Warner – an enchanting reminder of the home’s rich past. The property features a charming guest cottage with a screened porch overlooking fragrant rose gardens and mature pecan trees perfect for quiet reflection or hosting overnight guests. The pool house adds a modern touch of resort-style luxury, complete with a premium swim spa. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Southern history. Call this home or reopen as a bed & breakfast.
