2,416 SF  |  4 Acres 

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Exceptional opportunity to own a historic “Georgia pioneer house” in Talbot County. Discover the allure and charm of one of the oldest standing structures in Shiloh as the Martin and Lucretia Stamper House presents a chance for preservation-minded buyers to breathe new life into the historic estate. 

Located within the Shiloh city limits on a two-lane road, the Stamper House offers a country retreat on 4 acres of land. Nestled in a great location that balances rural living with access to key amenities situated 10 miles from Warm Springs, 15 miles from F.D. Roosevelt State Park, and 36 miles from the vibrant city of Columbus. These amenities provide endless opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, dining and visiting multiple cultural attractions.

The house was built in 1833 by early inhabitants of Talbot County, Martin and Lucretia Stamper, whose estate originally encompassed 690 acres of untouched land in Georgia’s Piedmont region. Before moving to Shiloh, Martin Woodson Stamper served as Upson County’s first sheriff as well as a state legislature representative.  The Stamper House is significant in the area as it is a rare surviving structure built by one of Georgia’s “pioneer’ families who settled in the western portion of the state. 

The Stamper House is a quintessential example of the Early Classical Revival Style architecture endemic to the South. The layout of the house features a Double-Pen subtype of an “I” style plan in which two central exterior doors lead into two equal sized rooms on each floor.  The first floor consists of a front parlor, kitchen with sitting area and bedroom/office with adjoining bathroom.  The second floor has a porch and two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. All bedrooms have a fireplace. The kitchen and bathrooms are outdated.

Many original character defining features of the house remain including the heart pine wood floors, ceilings, and walls alongside finely reeded Classical-style wainscoting, mantel pieces, doors and window surrounds found in the original first-floor rooms.  

The Stamper House awaits its next pioneering owners to restore and own a part of Georgia’s living history. Necessary exterior repairs include paint, repairing porch columns and exterior siding. Necessary interior repairs include updating electrical and HVAC systems. 

This purchaser of this property is eligible to apply for up to $100,000 in low-interest rehabilitation loans through the Georgia Trust. Additionally, the house is eligible for the Georgia’s historic rehabilitation tax credit program by virtue of its listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Additional information on these incentives can be furnished upon request.

Property is sold “As-Is, Where-Is” meaning that it cannot be moved or demolished, and it is the buyer’s responsibility to make improvements that are compatible with the historic character of the property. Properties sold through the Revolving Fund program have conservation easements in place to ensure the historic integrity of the property is retained. Additionally, buyers are required to sign a Rehabilitation Agreement and all work done to the property must abide by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. 

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About The Georgia Trust

The Georgia Trust is a nonprofit statewide preservation organization.  The Revolving Fund program was established to provide effective alternatives to demolition or neglect of architecturally and historically significant properties by promoting their rehabilitation and monitoring their preservation in perpetuity. All properties sold through this program have conservation easements in place to ensure the historic integrity of the property is retained.  Additionally, buyers are required to sign a Rehabilitation Agreement and all work done to the property must abide by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Copies of these documents will be provided by The Georgia Trust for review. An FAQ about this program with more details is available here. 

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