Iconic Greek RevivalAbsolute AuctionTuesday, April 16th at 2pm

Columbus, GA

Estate for All Seasons

Grand Estates Auction is pleased to present this

Iconic Greek Revival Southern Estate located

at 3312 Hilton Avenue, Columbus, Georgia at

absolute auction with no minimum or reserve

bid.

Set amidst 4.3± acres of evocative gardens, this

magnificent mansion was built in 1938. At more

than 8,400± square feet, the home’s architecture

embodies the traditional Greek Revival style

popular among the South’s elite citizens. It has

been the site of numerous society events and

charity balls through the years. This six bedroom,

six-and-a-half bath estate home was impeccably

restored in 2006 to reflect contemporary tastes,

while retaining its traditional splendor.

Large windows throughout the home allow you to

drink in the splendid surroundings of the English

gardens and koi pond, badminton court, saltwater

in-ground swimming pool, and charming gazebo.

With ceilings throughout soaring to nearly eleven

feet, this estate is perfect for either family living

or elegant entertaining. The façade features

Corinthian columns, a formal portico, and a

Juliet balcony off the master suite on the second

floor. The entrance hall is filled with light and

air, crowned by the dramatic spiral staircase. The

home features large central corridors and an open

flow through each room of the main floor.

Exquisite design details include dentil-style crown

molding, chair rails, heart pine and oak flooring,

floor-to-ceiling windows, neoclassical pilasters,

and marble hearths. The main floor includes

a living room, formal dining room, kitchen,

breakfast nook, library, exercise room, theater

with sound and lighting, and a magnificent

sunroom with extensive garden views. Upstairs,

the master suite and guest or family bedrooms are

spacious and elegantly appointed, and each bath

has been beautifully updated with state-of-the-art

fixtures. There is an attached three-car carport.

Located in this genteel city’s most desirable

neighborhood, this home is just across from the

exclusive Columbus Country Club.

Master Bath

Spaces for Living

Just to the right of the entrance hall is the formal living room,

an elegant, spacious gathering place for your guests. The room

features 10’8” ceilings beautifully topped with four-piece, dentil

crown molding. This stylish space also offers judge’s paneling,

fluted pilasters, chair rail, and double pocket doors to reflect

the home’s traditional Greek Revival architecture. One of the

jewels of the living room is the gas fireplace with marble hearth,

perfect for creating a warm ambience on winter evenings.

Soaring windows provide excellent views of the English gardens

and grounds. The room features beautiful heart pine floors and

is adjacent to the library and dining room.

This traditional home features a separate library that is ideal

for the master of the house to use as a study, or for any family

member to use for quiet repose. It also features a marble gas

hearth, high ceilings, and a custom-designed shell woodwork

detail for additional flair.

Stylish Kitchen

The heart of every home is its kitchen, and this

property’s gourmet chef ’s kitchen offers both

state-of-the-art appliances and traditional style.

Heart pine floors provide a warm glow while

extensive cabinetry has recently been painted, a

combination of ebony black and pristine white.

The kitchen features a marble-topped island and

granite countertops. Even the most discerning

chef will appreciate the Viking six-burner cooktop,

a double oven in stainless steel, two sinks, two

dishwashers, and two enormous refrigerators. This

large, airy kitchen also offers the convenience of a

walk-in butler’s pantry and laundry room, as well

as a desk area perfect for your laptop computer.

Above the central island hang beautiful, frosted-

glass light fixtures that give the room a relaxed

charm.

Breakfast Nook

Just off the gourmet kitchen is the estate’s

breakfast nook, a sunny, spacious room for

casual family meals. The room offers heart

pine floors and bright, white walls accented

with crown molding details. There is a large,

bay window with cushioned seating, a perfect

spot for sipping a cup of tea and gazing onto

the gardens. Connected to this in an L-shaped

design is a large, cushioned bench that provides

additional seating for the dining table. Built-in

shelving is the perfect place to display treasured

porcelains, serving trays, photographs, or

books.

Dining Room

Formal dinners in the estate’s elegant dining

room are sure to be impressive affairs. Its 10’8”

ceilings are decorated with beautifully detailed

dentil crown molding, and double pocket doors

are flanked by neoclassical pilasters. The room

offers stunning heart pine floors for rich depth,

and large windows allow guests spectacular views

of the manicured gardens. Traditional design

features include the tiered crystal chandelier,

judge’s paneling, chair rail, and large, gas fireplace

with marble hearth and surround. There is an

exquisitely carved mantel with intricate acanthus

leaf designs.

Master Suite

On the second floor, the estate’s master suite

is the ultimate luxury retreat. This enormous

room offers 10’ ceilings trimmed in four-piece

crown molding and rich, oak floors. The walls

are beautifully papered in elegant grass cloth for

warmth and intimacy, and there is a stunning gas

fireplace with marble hearth and surround. The

bedroom features a private sitting area perfect for

curling up with a book, as well as a Juliet-style

balcony that looks onto the property’s extensive

front yard. A ceiling fan provides a gentle breeze

on warm Georgia summer evenings, and large,

double-hung picture windows offer excellent

views of the gardens.

There are two master bathrooms, including his and

hers closets with extensive storage space for all your

attire, and rich oak flooring. There is a large soaking

tub trimmed in marble, with sparkling chrome

fixtures and a handheld spray shower attachment.

Pedestal sinks also feature bright chrome fixtures.

For the ultimate in privacy and luxury, each master

bath offers a shower, private toilet, and built-in

dressing cabinets. Extensive cabinetry provides

plenty of storage for linens and toiletries.

Guest Suites

Perfect rooms for your family members or honored

guests, the home’s five guest suites offer plenty of

space. On the first floor of the home, a private guest

suite features a private bath, heart pine floors, and

pale celadon wallcovering, as well as a high ceiling

capped with a fan. The other four guest bedrooms

are located on the home’s second floor, and feature

either oak flooring or lush carpeting for comfort.

Two of these spacious, airy rooms feature private

baths, while the other two share a bath, perfect for

children. One of the second-floor guest suites also

includes a gas fireplace.

This elegant home’s guest suites are both large and

inviting. Soaring ceilings and extensive windows

make these rooms airy and light, and offer views of

the beautiful grounds, saltwater pool, badminton

court, and gazebo.

Gloriously situated facing the home’s gardens, the

estate’s magnificent sunroom is the ideal place for

relaxing with morning tea or entertaining guests

for sunset cocktails. Banks of floor-to-ceiling

arched picture windows reveal the splendor of

the gardens and the mature-growth trees. There

is a floor of cool slate, and a high ceiling with fan

give the room an airy, open ambience.

This incredible garden room includes its own

separate HVAC system for climate control, as

well as a dry bar and cabinetry for storage. The

sunroom is conveniently located adjacent to the

living room, as well as the unique covered terrace

for additional entertaining space.

Sunroom

Host your guests or larger society gatherings on

the property’s extensive grounds and outdoor

entertaining spaces. The covered terrace, located

adjacent to the sunroom, is a spacious, slate-

floored expanse that may seat up to eighty

for dinner. The terrace overlooks the home’s

manicured, European-style gardens, providing

the perfect setting for an elegant affair.

The saltwater, in-ground pool is surrounded by

a stylish brick patio that is a full 2,376 square

feet. Renovated in 2011, the pool is 42’ X 20’

with a deep end of eight feet, diving board and

outdoor speakers. Additional brick patios create

3,800± square feet of total space for parties or

family relaxation. There is an outdoor fireplace,

grill, and covered cooking area, as well as a lighted

badminton court perfect for summer parties.

Outdoor Entertaining Spaces

Master Bath

European Gardens

A Southern mansion would not be complete

without traditional gardens designed in the

European style. This 4.3± acre property boasts

magnificently manicured grounds with mature-

growth oaks, magnolias, and other lush trees.

Perfectly trimmed boxwood hedges create orderly

spaces for strolling or picnicking outdoors. This

beautiful space includes a charming gazebo, the

ideal setting for a garden wedding, as well as a

brick-lined reflecting pool and statuary. The home’s

genteel gardens are reminiscent of an English

country estate, a place for strolls, parties, or a lively

game of croquet.

Columbus was named one of Georgia’s “Top

Renaissance Cities” by Georgia Trend Magazine

in 2013. Described as “small-town charm and

big-time buzz” with the perfect mix of cultural

heritage, vibrant arts scene, and lively downtown

business destination, Columbus includes the

urban whitewater course, the Riverwalk, the

Hughston Clinic, the Columbus Public Library

designed by Robert A. M. Stern, the Columbus

Museum, the National Infantry Museum, as well

as the global business anchors of TSYS, Aflac, and

Synovus. Columbus State University has brought

not just the River Center for the Performing Arts,

but also the riverfront theater complex. The Bo

Bartlett Center for local artists and artists abroad

will soon open.

Columbus, Georgia

Directions from Columbus Airport: Take Airport Thruway 0.5 miles to I-185 South. Take I-185 South towards Columbus approximately 2.5

miles to Macon Road at Exit 6. Turn right on Macon Road and travel 1.3 miles to 13th Street on right.

Take next immediate right onto Hilton Avenue. Take Hilton Road 1.5 miles and on your right will be 3312

Hilton Avenue, Columbus, GA 31906.

IconicGreek

Revival

Your Southern RetreatDon’t miss this rare opportunity to own a historical estate adjacent to the Columbus Country Club and

minutes from year-round activity and adventure in downtown Columbus.

Tuesday, April 16th at 2pm

Come prepared to Bid & Buy™.

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