MLS#41556

 $339,000

In 1873, across from the W.T. Sutherlin Mansion, home to Jefferson Davis and the Confederate government for 10 days in April, 1965, Dr. Lewis E. Harvie built his family home on Millionaires’ Row in Danville. As the City was recuperating from the Civil War with the boom of tobacco and textiles, the home built in a Colonial Revival-style affords over 3352 sq. ft. plus a raised English basement of 2200 sq. ft. with a perimeter dry well that provides windows on every façade. Dr. Harvie served as a surgeon in the Confederate army and practiced medicine in Danville for decades.

The Harvie Family resided here until just before WWII when it was purchased by George Norris and extensive alterations were designed by J. Bryant Heard, architect, with over 900 local commissions. The gabled entry porch features front door with transom and sidelights. Norris added a library/family room and downstairs bedroom with private bath. The changes resemble a classic New England Greek Revival-style.

First floor provides spacious foyer and formal parlor, dining room, breakfast room, new kitchen with cherry cabinets/granite counters, library, bedroom, 2 full baths. A delightful enclosed sun porch overlooks the maturely landscaped rear garden with azaleas, fig, rhododendron, a canopy of old trees and fish pond. An historic gazebo graces the private garden. Upstairs, the master bedroom is very large accompanied by a bath and 2 other bedrooms. The basement offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, and very large living room with a mini-split HVAC. Walk out to a covered brick terrace and patio for alfresco dining. The 2-car garage has electric door opener.

In 1970, the home was purchased by the Haynsworth Family who continued to make improvements with 3 Carrier mini-split systems, new boiler with radiators, central AC, and gas logs in one of the 3 fireplaces. Real estate taxes are $1954 per year. A pre-sale home inspection revealed excellent maintenance of the dwelling. Walk to Danville Regional Medical Center, downtown, Averett University, and the culinary delights of the 1921 Midtown Market. Priced at $349,000. Shown by appointment.

Susan Stilwell, Historic Specialist

Prudential Manasco Realty

heritageva99@hotmail.com

434.548.4816

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