Savannah Townhouse Features Exquisite Original Details

The handsome, six-bedroom Jesse Mount House was built in 1854 to combine the most charming aspects of Colonial, Greek Revival and Federal style. It’s been a bed and breakfast, a featured player in historic Hollywood films and headquarters for an A-list tenant or two.

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Colonial Brick Townhouse Exterior and Flag

Beautifully restored and maintained over the years, the house has had a long, rich life as a private residence, bed and breakfast and has even had a role in a movie or two. The main residence has three en suite bedrooms. There are also a carriage house and a garden-level apartment for guests.

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Historic Brick Townhouse and Oak Tree

Overlooking picturesque Jones Street and shaded by moss-draped oak trees, the Jesse Mount House is a historic Savannah landmark. Built in 1854, the property has been both a private residence and a high-end bed and breakfast and includes a total of six bedrooms.

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Brick Townhouse Front Stoop With Flag

Built in 1854 for businessman and lawyer Jesse Mount, this historic home has become an anchor in Savannah's National Historic Landmark District. The house combines Colonial and Greek Revival styles, and many of its original details have been beautifully restored.

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Brick Townhouse Exterior and Walkway

Guests can stay in one of the historic home's three ensuite bedrooms or in the garden-level apartment. Actor and director Kenneth Branagh did while filming The Gingerbread Man.

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Brick Townhouse With Black Shutters

This four-story brick townhouse was originally built in 1854 for businessman Jesse Mount. It has a Federal-style brick exterior, handsomely accented by black shutters and black front door. The house is also a movie star, having been featured in Glory and The Legend of Bagger Vance.

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Historic Marker

You may have seen this historic house before: It's been featured in the movies, Glory, and The Legend of Bagger Vance and in the mini-series, Z: The Beginning of Everything.

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Traditional Foyer With Stairs

The house has four total floors with wonderful original details found throughout the rooms. Here, in the foyer, ceilings reach up 14 feet high.

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Traditional Foyer With Palms

Actor Matthew Broderick gave a speech from the home's front porch in the movie, Glory. Step inside and see the townhouse's original millwork and heart pine floors.

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Red Traditional Sitting Room With Chandelier

This parlor, just off the dining room, is the ideal place for a tea party. Or curl up with a book beside the original brick fireplace.

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Red Orange Sitting Room With Piano

Fancy a cup of tea or a piano tune? The gracious parlor aims to please. The glow of heart of pine floors (carefully preserved and restored) adds to the room's appeal.

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White Transitional Kitchen With Black Countertops

Aesthetically, the kitchen fits in with the rest of the home's historic vibe. But functionally, it's all chef-grade with an Aga gas stove and matching hood, Subzero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, porcelain farm sink and an ice maker. Countertops are black granite.

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Transitional Kitchen With Red Stove

A red Aga gas stove and matching hood are just two of the gourmet appliances making the chef kitchen so easy to cook in. Aubergine cabinets blend right in with the Subzero refrigerator.

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Red Victorian Dining Room With Marble Fireplace

The formal dining room treats guests to a marble fireplace, gold and silver leaf plaster medallions, 14-foot ceilings and a sparkling crystal chandelier. It can seat up to 12.

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Silver and Gold Plaster Medallion and Chandelier

Among the enchanting details carefully preserved and restored in the home are its original plaster medallions and crown moldings.

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Cottage Powder Room With Floral Wallpaper

The sweetest possible wallpaper print decorates this powder room and is paired with a seashell sink and antique mirror. The half bathroom joins three full bathrooms in the home.

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Yellow Traditional Bedroom With Arched Mirror

The sun always seem to shine in this cheery bedroom, one of three in the main residence. (There are two more in the guest accommodations.) The room also features one of the home's charming original fireplaces.

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Yellow Traditional Bathroom With Clawfoot Tub

Each of the house's three bedrooms have their own bathroom. This lemon-yellow one is prepared to pamper with a wonderful clawfoot tub and a modern walk-in shower.

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Yellow Bathroom With Pine Floors

The details, even in the bathrooms, are what take this house to the next level. Here, unique windows and heart pine floors stand out.

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Balcony Deck With Orange Cushions

For a peaceful outdoor escape, this balcony doubles as a deck and connects to the kitchen via sets of lovely French doors.

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Courtyard With Red Table

Enjoy a moment of quiet in the private courtyard, greened up by an enchanting small garden. Stairs lead down from the kitchen for easier outdoor entertaining.

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