20 W Taylor Street
About this property
Experience unparalleled luxury in this exquisite freestanding c.1855 brick home offering first-class construction, premium upgrades & awe-inspiring interiors in a prime Landmark District location. This architectural masterpiece boasts professionally designed interiors, an elegant double parlor, stunning outdoor spaces & an ambiance of warmth & sophistication. The primary suite w/ private veranda is a sanctuary of style that occupies the entire 2nd floor, offering a custom-built dressing room & spa-like bath. The breathtaking chef's kitchen is a haven for home chefs & wine connoisseurs, featuring meticulously chosen Carrara marble countertops & premium appliances. Enjoy designer lighting, classic period details, handpainted walls by Bob Christian, soaring ceilings, private elevator, garden-level apartment & 2-car garage. Ideally located just steps from Monterey Square, Bull Street, Forsyth Park, premier dining, nightlife & more, this designer's dream represents the pinnacle of downtown Savannah living. FEATURES:· Exquisite freestanding historic home with professionally designed interiors, nestled on a quiet residential street in the heart of Savannah's National Historic Landmark District· c. 1855 residence with solid brick construction, high ceilings, period details and first-class appointments throughout· Ideally located near Monterey Square, the Downtown Design District, Bull Street and Forsyth Park · Classic double parlor with formal living room and dining room, twin marble fireplaces, original pocket doors, heart pine floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and custom handpainted cabinets· Chef's kitchen with hand-selected Carrara marble countertops and sink, premium Sub Zero, Wolf, Meile appliances and copper hood above stove· Primary suite with fireplace, custom-designed dressing room, private sitting area, mirrored custom cabinetry, spa-style bath with soaking tub and vintage-inspired hardware, private terrace, grasscloth wallpaper and separate home office/nursery· Third-floor guest bedroom with custom bookshelves, exposed brick walls and French doors leading to a new outdoor deck· Garden-level apartment with full kitchen, bath, fireplaces and access via separate outdoor entrance or stairs from the main house· Grand foyer with sweeping staircase · Original woodwork and period details throughout· Farrow and Ball oil paint· Custom-dyed Christian Liaigre silk draperies · Hand-painted walls by Savannah decorative artist Bob Christian· Hand-painted solid wood cabinets· Refinished heart pine floors· Updated baths with premium fixtures and décor· 2 built-in Meile espresso machines· Private elevator· Fireplaces· 2 laundry areas· Mudroom· High-speed internet throughout home· Updated plumbing, electrical, air handlers and HVAC systems· 2 Culligan water systems added in 2021· 2 Instahot water systems added in 2019· New custom front door with brass hardware· Hour completely tuck pointed in 2019· New roof added in 2019· New deck railings· Insulation added to attic· New copper gutters and downspouts· New custom solid wood storm shutters on all exterior windows· Two full laundry areas· Custom flower boxes· Pull-down attic access and pull-down staircase· Private courtyard with French drainage system, automatic drip system and thick-cut French blue stone· Rooftop deck· Carriage house· 2-car garage