1895 Victorian Manor on 5 Acres Reduced to $990K in Marion, South Carolina

$990,000 | Built 1895 | 7,000 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 6.5 Baths | 5 Acres

Built in 1895 for South Carolina senator W.J. Montgomery and now operating as The Grove Inn, this spectacular Victorian manor has been reduced to $990,000 in Marion, South Carolina. Listing details: This breathtaking 7,000-square-foot beauty is one-of-a kind. First, let’s start with the fact that it is an Eastlake Victorian located in a small Southern town. It’s right in the heart of town, yet situated on 5 acres at the end of a quiet street. There are 4 more adjoining acres which can most likely be purchased. Prepare to be amazed by the architecture, the quality of renovation work that has been recently done and the gorgeous gardens that surround it. “The Grove” was originally the home of W.J. Montgomery and his family. Mr. Montgomery was a SC Senator, a member of the House, a delegate to the 1895 SC Constitutional Convention, and founder of the SC Bankers Association. His family and descendants occupied the estate for just short of a full century.

His son was a pioneer aviator and his daughter was an author and photographer…so there is no doubt, based on their social statue, the Montgomerys had the financial strength to build a home of the finest materials and hire the best workers that could be found in 1895. There are two barns outside…one full of tools that would have been used in bygone days to run a farm. The other includes a simple apartment. The Grove is currently a private home, but could also operated as a Bed & Breakfast as it has been in the past. 3 stories. 6 bedrooms. 6.5 baths. 2 kitchens. 1 apartment. Gorgeous, expansive lawn and gardens with beautiful specimen plants. And be sure to look for the secret room in the turret. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The historic Grove Inn is on the market for $990,000 with Elaine Gillespie of Coldwell Banker Realty.