Southern Byways

The Hay House - Georgia

by SP on July 3rd, 2007

Okay, this is the house that I want. No doubt about it!! There is just something about a staircase that looks like that and I can picture us sipping Mint Julips on the verandah. But, unfortunately, the house isn’t for sale. It was was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974, so that makes it kind of difficult to claim it for our own.

“The 18,000-square-foot mansion spans four levels and is crowned by a three-story cupola. Commissioned by imaginative owners and constructed by the most skillful workers of the time, its technological amenities were unsurpassed in the mid-19th century: hot and cold running water, central heat, a speaker-tube system, in-house kitchen and an elaborate ventilation system.”

Can you imagine 18,000 square feet?? I still think that it would be perfect for the three of us with room left over for when Jamie and Karolina come to visit and with that much room, I can invite the entire family (and then some) for Christmas!

“The house itself contains more than 16,000 square feet in 24 principal rooms. When constructed, it had hot and cold running water, three bathrooms, an intercom system, central heat, and an advanced ventilating system. Hay House is constantly undergoing research and restoration, while remaining open to the public, thereby showing visitors interesting and informative procedures.”

An intercom system!! With all that space, I guess you would need one, but just three bathrooms for an 18,000 square foot house. Maybe that was impressive in the day when it was built??

For more information, contact:
Hay House
934 Georgia Ave. Macon, Georgia 31201
478-742-8155
Fax 478-745-4277

Hours and Tour Information

**Oh well, at least it’s open to the public, so I can dream!

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