Roswell Tour Of Homes Lineup Released

ROSWELL, GA — Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Roswell Tour of Homes, which is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.

The event, hosted by the Roswell Historical Society, will give attendees a rare opportunity to see inside some of the new and restored historic homes that make the city so special. Ticket prices are $30 per person in advance.

If the tour is not sold out, tickets will be available the day of the tour at $35 per person. Sponsorships for this event are also being accepted. Parking and check-in will be at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center at 950 Forrest Street.

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Here's a little bit of information about the five homes that will be on the tour:

34 Sloan Street

The house at 34 Sloan Street was built by the Roswell Manufacturing Company in 1853 as a duplex home for two millworker families. Sloan Street is at the center of Roswell King’s original Mill Village, situated east of the Town Square on a hill that leads down to Vickery Creek and the old mill dam and factory ruins. The village was one of the first in the South and, like the rest of the town, reveals King’s New England origins. The building was condemned when Bob and Karen Clydesdale purchased it in the early 1990’s as a restoration project to use as her design studio and his law office. They removed all of the heartwood pine floors, hand hewn beams and collapsing dual fireplace chimney before recreating an open interior architecture using the original materials. The exterior is exactly the same as when the mill workers first occupied it before the Civil War. The newly restored building won the Roswell Historical Preservation award in 1994. Today, the vacation rental home is enjoyed by visitors to Roswell, as the Clydesdales continue their efforts to update while preserving.

847 Mimosa Boulevard

Newly constructed in 2018 by Reminisce Residential LLC, this property is referred to as the Three Sisters. Legend has it that the three Holcomb sisters, Dorothy, Mirabelle and Isabell, returned to the place of their idyllic childhood, and built the three houses to remain close to each other. Boasting modern conveniences with historic features, brick sidewalks lead to the extensive covered front porch. There is a main level guest suite/office. The gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, farmhouse sink, marble and quartz countertops, opens to the family room with shiplap accents and wood burning fireplace. A wet bar for entertaining, extensive trim and windows make this a natural light filled home. The master suite with barn door opens into a luxurious bathroom. The daylight terrace level provides additional living and entertaining space.

30 Wood Place

This lovely, newly completed, builders personal home, is built on the foundations of an older 1950's ranch. Several specimen trees, oaks and pecans, grace the half acre lot. The open main floor boasts exposed beams in the cathedral ceiling of the kitchen, which rests on the former porch of the original home. The dining and family gathering area open to a rear deck overlooking the shaded rear garden. The main floor master bedroom extends across the west side of the house. Three additional bedrooms occupy the upper floor and the basement is currently a teen suite, with an open plan kitchenette, living area and bedroom with private
entrance. The home was completed by the owner-builder Perry Pettett in 2018.

1270 Canton Street

Built in 2017, this 4,800-square-foot home was custom designed by the owners of Steel and Cotton and built by Southern Heritage. A large, covered porch welcomes you to the home. The large, foyer flows into the open family room and kitchen, providing a seamless flow from indoor to outdoor living spaces. Covered verandas, two outdoor fireplaces and the outdoor grilling kitchen grace the al fresco dining area overlooking the swimming pool. The kitchen boasts marble countertops, farmhouse sink, a built-in coffee bar and upgraded appliances. Shiplap accents, barn doors and a reclaimed wood mantle complete the main living area. The flooring is scratch proof in a white arctic finish. The main floor master has a private door to the outdoor living spaces. The upstairs has three additional bedrooms, a teen cave and a control room for the smart home features. One bedroom is used as an office and serves as a showroom for many autographed collectables.

1259 Minhinette Drive

This 1-and-a-half story, 4,000-square-foot home was commissioned by the owners who wanted to live in
Roswell’s historic district. The Lew Oliver design was built by Perry Pettett in 2013. They envisioned a home that would complement its historic surroundings while providing private outdoor spaces and room for their English Setters to roam. The brick dog trot foyer opens to a lovely, private courtyard and a private guest suite, separate from the rest of the living quarters. The guest suite, main living area and master suite overlook the landscaped courtyard and fountain, inspired by European gardens. Beautiful, reclaimed oak and brick grace the main level floors. A large, gourmet kitchen with overlooks the informal dining area and family room.
Custom furnishings include the dining table, when not part of the large island, rolls out to seat 12. The master suite completes the three-sided courtyard space, located privately beyond the family room. The upstairs includes a loft and two additional ensuite guest rooms. The main floor laundry room is equipped with a built in doggie shower and exit to the garden. The home also has a full, unfinished basement and over a half acre lot, with east facing brick patio and grilling area.

Transportation to each home will be provided by shuttles and trolleys. Established in 1971, the Roswell Historical Society is the city's oldest historic preservation organization. Its mission is to collect, preserve, share and promote the history of the city of Roswell and environs. For additional information, call 770-992-1665 or e-mail at societyrhs@bellsouth.net.

Photo: 1259 Minhinette Drive. Image via Roswell Historical Society