Antebellum Homes

What is antebellum architecture? These grandiose homes are commonly found in the Deep South. Here's a look at their defining features—and complicated past.

Old House

Temple Heights-One of the South's most outstanding antebellum homes, ca 1837, features 4 floors of history, charm, and elegance. With 14 Doric columns and porches on three facades, this home has been lovingly restored. The highly acclaimed gardens offer both beauty and serenity. This wonderful estate, which comes with a guesthouse, has often been showcased in both print and broadcast. This property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Historic American Building Survey, and…

Ben Affleck is selling his plantation home located in Hampton Island, Georgia. The mansion is a re-creation of a Southern antebellum Greek Revival Plantation home. The home is situated on 87 acres on the Georgia coast, and overlooks the North Newport River. Ben’s home is listed with Engel & Völkers. “The Big House” (the main residence)… Continue reading →

A 7,400 square feet plantation-era mansion in Louisiana is going to auction.

The south is such a beautiful part of this country with all its history, pride and glory but what I love the most, is the beauty of the antebellum homes.

The Weatherbee Estate (Circa 1840) is an elegantly preserved Old Southern Antebellum home on 17 acres, just 20 minutes from Jackson! The gorgeous main house is 4190 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces, formal dining and living, library, updated kitchen, sunroom, study, master downstairs, 12 foot ceilings in formal rooms and 10 foot ceilings in the other rooms, and a gunite pool. The Guest house is 1345 sq. feet, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, huge kitchen and garden/living room with vaulted…

Join us on a tour of Willie Robertson's house in Louisiana. Discover the unique features, family history, and Duck Dynasty influence that make this home truly one-of-a-kind.