110 W. Lafayette St., Marion, Alabama 36756

Property Description

This one of a kind antebellum mansion, Reverie, built by J.T. Whitsett in Marion, AL is located at 110 W Lafayette Street. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places,and is featured in the book 'Historic Alabama Plantations of Alabama's Black Belt'. The interior features elaborate plaster moldings and inlaid flooring, double parlors, magnificent dining room, 5 bedrooms with three full baths and a half bath. Greek Revival architecture, the home was patterned after the White House of the Confederacy in Richmond, VA. Points of interest include a 'widow's walk' around the top of the home, a curved staircase with leaded stained glass windows above the landing. The grounds include a koi & gold fish water garden, outdoor room, knot garden with fountain, converted green house (conservatory), brick smoke house, spacious picket fenced dog run, carriage house (two car) and a wisteria arbor that is believed to be older than the home. Over 5,000 square feet. AC & htg. central upstairs and downstairs, modern kitchen, keeping room with working fireplace. Screened porch full length of rear of home with overhead fans. A pristine, one-of-a-kind show place!