A true piece of American history - The Manwaring House.

Welcome to Manwaring House. As stated in the description this is a historic colonial home, but was moved and rebuilt in 1995. So all the systems in the home are modern. The home is 4500 sq ft. It is three floors.

This pre-revolutionary home was moved from New London Connecticut in 1995 and rebuilt in Granville. This Georgian home played a prominent role in the Revolution and the War of 1812 and played host to two US presidents. The home has four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. A gourmet kitchen and luxurious primary bath. Tranquil salt water heated pool. Plus fresh eggs from our our chickens

There are three bedrooms on the second floor. One is the primary with an attached bath. The bedroom has a king size bed. There is a flat screen mounted on the wall. All TV's in the house are equipped with AppleTV. This room has a wood burning fireplace with a beautiful mantle. A closet is available. The bathroom has been recently renovated and features a freestanding tub and open shower. The other two bedrooms have queen beds and closets and beautiful views of the grounds. There is a full bath for these two rooms to share. The suite in the attic has a queen bed and it's own bathroom with a shower. The room is very charming with 3 dormer windows with beautiful views.

The first floor has a center hall entry with stairs to the second floor. The floors on this floor are the originals from the 1700's. The living room has seating for 5 with a frame television. There is a wood burning fireplace as well. The dining room has a round table with seating for 6. There is also a wood burning fireplace with colonial mantle. The library has a cozy wood burning fireplace and a leather sofa. This room played host to James and Dolly Madison, who were good friends with Mr. Manwaring. Andrew Jackson was also a visitor.

The kitchen was recently renovated keeping in mind the historical home. A large island made of marble is in the center. A table for 4 is in the room. The highlight of the room is large original cooking fireplace. This has been converted to gas for easy use.

The grounds are like being in the middle of a park, with many places to sit and relax. The pool is heated and salt water. The deck is covered in travertine. There are floor loungers with umbrellas. Here you will also see Hebe our recent antique statue find. Goddess of eternal youth, a nice one to have around. The back deck has two sofas with an umbrella for sunny days. Between them is a fire pit for chilly fall nights. At the edge of the forest is a outdoor dining area with seating for 8.

There is chicken coop back in forest. They are all free range. They keep to themselves. We let them out in the morning and put them to bed every night. Because them needing tending, we stay in the basement apartment which has a separate entrance. We are available if any issues arise. Interaction is at the guest’s discretion.

Parking is available at the end of crushed granite driveway.

Granville is a quaint New England style village and home to Denison University. The village has shops and some great restaurants. In the summers come watch polo games on the front lawn of Bryn Du Mansion. The village is 30 miles from Columbus and Ohio State, Crew stadium and Blue Jackets arena.
Watch the YouTube video on the building of the house by the original owners.
We look forward to hosting you.