4231 John G Richards,  Kershaw SC, 29074

This 6,000sf antebellum home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a premier Greek Revival home. A rare opportunity to own a piece of a bygone era w/6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, kitchen, den, parlor, dining rm, expansive column lined porches front and back, basement w/additl rooms/space for bedroom/den/storage. 1st floor 14' ceilings and 12' on the 2nd, massive pocket doors & mahogany staircase handrail speak to the exceptional craftsmanship. Located on 25 acres w/long-range views of the Catawba/Wateree River Valley. Built by James Shropshire Thompson between 1850-1854; Thompson commissioned noted architect Robert Hamilton for the design. Hamilton and the builders felt the large kilndried framework timbers should settle before the interior of the house was constructed, taking 4 years to build. For 168 years and 7 generations, The Columns has been the Thompson family home. A 1,500sf storage building is included on the property. Yard w/mature trees/garden; abundant wildlife.