‘Opulent’ estate embodies vintage southern charm in Georgia. Take a look inside
It’s called the Forsyth Park Estate, and if you recognize the name, it’s because the lavish southern estate earned its name by facing the famous Forsyth fountain in Savannah, Georgia.
And it’s on the real estate market for $7.25 million.
“You look right across the street on Riverside Park to the beautiful iconic Forsyth Fountain,” listing agent Ridley Stallings told Realtor.com. “Any picture you see of Savannah, you’re going to see that fountain in it. It’s very famous here.”
Built in 1903, the glamorous property “is delicately wrapped in porches to supply sweeping views of the park filled with dazzling live oaks dripping in Spanish moss,” the listing on Realtor.com says.
“Corinthian columns, a vast veranda, and resplendent estate crest take you back in time and put this home in a class of its own.”
Captivating features of the six-bedroom, 5.5-plus-bathroom, 10,565-square-foot estate include:
Grand staircase
Wooden columns
“Italian marble fireplace”
Carriage house
“It’s one of the grandest homes we have in Savannah. From the parlors to the ballrooms, to the garden room, it’s just quite lovely,” Stallings told Realtor.
The Forsyth Park fountain, built in 1858, is considered one of the most photographed places in the city of Savannah, so it sees its share of tourists. According to VisitSavannah.com, the fountain isn’t exactly that unique — it was ordered from a catalog, which is why one can find similar fountains in New York and France.
This story was originally published August 28, 2022 at 7:00 AM with the headline "‘Opulent’ estate embodies vintage southern charm in Georgia. Take a look inside."