802 Old Madison Road, Quitman, GA 31623 - Brooks County

The Henry Gray Turner House, locally known as Nocturne,has served as a Brooks County, Georgia landmark since its construction in 1894. The driveway, lined with century old magnolias and live oaks, leads you back to this magnificent 5100 square foot home. This house has been completely restored while maintaining and preserving all of the original architectural and design elements. The interior features 13 foot ceilings, five sets of double pocket doors, eight corner fireplaces with original mantles, fireplaces in the foyer and kitchen, built-in curly pine mirrored sideboard in dining room, two full height walk-out windows, and working transoms over all doors. The home has 5 bedrooms and three bathes, one of which still includes the original zinc tub, encased in heart pine, alongside an antique marble sink. Nocturne blends old world craftsmanship and materials with modern amenities throughout, with one example being the "speaking tubes" which relay orders into the commercial grade kitchen. The rear of the house overlooks a palm tree lined pool complete with arching jets.

Other property features include an inviting two bedroom guest house for friends and family. Additionally the property contains the originalmQuitman Garden Club meeting hall. This provides an excellent venue for overflow entertaining and events. Further adding to the charm of this estate is a 1930's shingled style carriage house, an original smokehouse, and utility barn. This sprawling compound is situated behind a gated entrance on over 23 acres. Nocturne presently serves as a private family retreat but is also well suited as a bed and breakfast or corporate retreat. The area is well known for its historic architecture set amongst a sprawling landscape of native pines and live oaks that have come to define the plantation belt. For more information on the rare offering, please contact our firm.