In the early 1900s, Gustav Stickley began publication of his influential magazine The Craftsman. The magazine was devoted entirely to the construction and interior design of the Arts & Crafts movement. Stickley was an architect himself, as well as a furniture-maker. He was also an ardent proponent of the Arts & Crafts philosophy that advocated for a revolt against the presumed evils of the Industrial Revolution – mass-produced, shoddy goods – and a return to handcraftsmanship. Working with architect Harvey Ellis, Stickley designed 221 house plans which he published in The Craftsman.
Before World War II, the Craftsman was one of the most popular styles of housing. Most Craftsman homes are smaller cottages, often referred to as bungalows, with a small front porch. However, in the Southeast, these large-scaled Craftsman dwellings are quite rare.
Constructed in 1915 by an architect from Atlanta, elaborate stonework covers the exterior, chimneys, and porch columns. The roofline is accentuated by wide overhanging eaves.Arts & Crafts homes were constructed in harmony with their landscape; wood was often stained or painted brown. A wide porch stretches across the length of the front supported by rock columns. The original covered entrance has since collapsed from decay.The house has sat unoccupied since the late 1990s. Vines and ivy have engulfed the home, almost completely covering portions of the exterior.Inside, a central hall greets visitors as they enter the main entrance. During construction, the house became so popular that neighbors asked the builder to build homes for them too. One house had its staircase removed entirely and replaced with one identical to this one.
Craftsman homes are best known for their warm woodwork and many rooms. Built-in cabinetry provides storage and makes the most of available space. The box beam ceilings add another level of elegance and show the builder took the time and expense to add the beautiful detailing.Today, the house remains full of antiques and personal belongings. An upright piano, an organ, and a square grand piano sit across from one another in the formal dining room.Vines creep through an upstairs bedroom window. Boxes of belongings are stacked in each room.Twenty years of cobwebs cover the entire house and its contents.Stuffed animals and faded family photographs were among the items littered in an upstairs bedroom. There are currently no plans for the home. The property is currently for sale for $500,000.
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Craftmans Farmhouse Please give information about the owner and if known, why did they walk off and leave the house? I love the pictures and love the history of house even more!
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Just blows me away how people just pick up and leave
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Well, at least it doesn’t look like vandals have hit the place a spray-painted it.
I would assume the property is owned by the state or county/parish now.
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The scythe in the wall, of the upstairs bedroom is a nice touch.
Love seeing these, thank you for photographing and posting!
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Does anyone know where the “Farmhouse” is located? Love to look it up.
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what happens with these homes and furniture property that’s left behind , does the home get auctioned off and if it does who do you inquire about it.
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Contact the county court clerk
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It makes me ill to see such beautiful homes going to waste. They need to be picked up by the local Historical Society and brought back to life.
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Craftmans Farmhouse Please give information about the owner and if known, why did they walk off and leave the house? I love the pictures and love the history of house even more!
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Read and it’ll tell you why they picked up and left. Also for sale $500,000
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