5209 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118

Property Description

"The Farnum House" a Circa 1795 Federal Style Antebellum house. As you enter this 18th century grandeur driveway leading to this majestic house you enter a soft canopy of 500 plus year old southern live oaks. Their vast canopy of limbs is draped in a delicate silver veil of flowing Spanish moss flowing from limb to limb. The golden light of the morning dance shadows across the gardens below. At this moment you know you are entering a home of strength and steeped in history. This period home has been meticulously and lovingly cared for and standing through generations. As you step up on the large, covered porch, turn around before entering through the massive doors-your heart will quicken as you take in the grandeur. As you enter the home you will quickly notice the original hardwoods, 11ft ceiling and solid construction. To your right through double doors a music or receiving room with ornate ceilings, molding, fireplace. To the left another receiving room. Perhaps at one time the gentleman's parlor and the opposite the ladies formal sitting room. The home has 3 bedrooms with fireplace, 2.5 bathrooms with cast iron claw foot tubs. A modern updated kitchen added after home was built, unknown date with granite counter tops, large gas range, recessed lighting, large farm sink, walk in pantry with plenty of storage. Formal dining room with fireplace and separate more intimate eating nook for casual dining. The owner's suite is on the main floor with full on suite bathroom and a separate sitting enclosed porch area. The original staircase leads to the upstairs balcony overlooking the oak gardens with the moss-covered live oaks, azaleas and "The angel garden". New roof, newer HVAC, irrigation system and new electrical upgrades. The grounds include a cabin or guest house, full bathroom, HVAC, new plumbing, raised vegetable beds, fenced garden, fruit trees, pecan trees, blueberry bushes, large chicken house and green house for homesteading. An extra building with HVAC, gutters, it's separate electrical for selling produce or used for various needs to include a wedding venue, gatherings or simply farm life. Please see pictures and call me to view this exclusive listing.