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MLS # 42786 $789,000
One of only two homes individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sited on Millionaires’ Row, the Penn-Wyatt Home was built in 1876 with the most distinctive architectural detailing and craftsmanship available to James Gabriel Penn. The 3 ½ story central tower with mansard roof, intricate iron cresting, patterned & colored slate roof, cornice modillions, stone balustrade, and curved window lintels create a stunning front façade. Built from brick, the exterior is covered with stucco, which has been scored to resemble stone.
The builder, J.G. Penn, previously a lawyer & banker in Patrick County, came to Danville in 1868 to join the bustling economy of tobacco. He formed Pemberton & Penn, a tobacco commission merchant operation, in many foreign markets. The 2nd owner, Landon R. Wyatt, Sr., a Henry County native, operated a successful automobile dealership, served on Danville City Council, and later served in the VA State Senate.
The current owners have immaculately restored the home and formal gardens. The expansive front portico features encaustic tile flooring and supports a 2-story circular pavilion. The deep entry foyer features parquet flooring and opens to the morning room, formal parlor, and dining room. The chandeliers in these rooms are spectacular. The newel posts are crowned with tall bronze statuary lamps depicting Old World (Egyptian) and New World (American Indian) figures with lamps. The balustrade is enclosed with barley-twist turned balusters. The fireplace in the formal parlor features both stained-glass pocket doors and a signed original painting on the over-mantel mirror from 1889.
The first floor affords a spacious butler’s pantry with original dumbwaiter, full bath, very large bedroom with birds-eye maple doors and trim, library, and kitchen ready for your design. The rear porch overlooks the carriage house (3-4 cars) with 3 bedroom apartment, the formal gardens, and restored pergola with copper roof.
The second floor features master suite with bath & dressing room, study on the landing, four bedrooms, and 2 full baths. The color schemes are exceptionally appropriate to the many stained glass windows that decorate the home. The full English basement offers family room with kitchen, one bedroom, two full baths. Original furnishing available privately.
Priced at $789,000 and shown only by appointment.
Susan Stilwell, Historic Specialist heritageva99@hotmail.com 434.548.4816 Prudential Manasco Realty
Equal Housing Opportunity
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