Sitting at 400 S. Thornton Ave. in nearby Dalton, GA (and just ~30 minutes from downtown Chattanooga), is a 132-year-old home that is looking quite good for its age, if we say so ourselves. Take a virtual tour of the Felker House with us.
The history
Constructed from 1890-1892, this home has seen a lot of life. Almost a century later + after being left in despair, former owner Dr. Robert Purdy spent $2 million to restore the home to its original glory, using old photographs — gaining the recognition of the Georgia Trust which presented the property with the Excellence in Historic Preservation Award in 1999.
The house
- Listing price | $1.75 million
- Bedrooms | Five
- Bathrooms | Three full, two half
- Property size | 7,886 sqft, 0.69 acres
Built during the late Victorian era, the Felker House fully encompasses the architectural elements of the period. From the 10-ft high ceilings to the wrap-around porch, let’s take a closer look at some of the finer details.
With 11 fireplaces, built-in bookcases, mixed-shaped large windows with stained glass, and so much more, this home brings you back to the beauty of the 19th century. Each room has detailed woodwork from floor to ceiling, a homage to the original owners who were lumber barons. One of Editor Haley’s favorite intricacies about the house are the carvings throughout, like on the staircase railings and the cabinet doors of the bathroom vanities.
You’ll also see plenty of handwoven rugs lining the floors throughout the space, and not only do they look incredible, but they also hold their own piece of local history. Around the period the Felker House was built, the city of Dalton was a leading area in the American carpet industry — deemed the “carpet capital of the world.”
Wanting to walk the halls yourself? Contact agents Casey Rutherford + Myranda McGinn of Ansley Real Estate Christie’s International.
