| Restoration of this Federal-style pre-Civil War house was “a gut job” that took 18 months, and was accomplished by consulting with MPC staff and other experts on historical details. The owner’s goal was to maintain the original footprint and leave or restore as many of the original features as possible. |
The Boyd-Harvey house was built around 1830 by plantation owner Thomas Boyd. The Harvey family bought it around 1910. At some point, the original porch was lost and a new one added.
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When the current owner acquired the house, he removed the non-period porch, and built a more historically accurate structure. |
The roof is made from stamped tin embossed shingles. During restoration, some shingles were recycled from the back to the front to maintain the original look.
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Rotten flooring in the kitchen was removed and new joists were installed. Cabinets were torn out and rebuilt in their same space. The entire chimney was rebuilt; the original fireplace sits behind a modern island that was added.
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The original footprint and wall locations were kept, as well as most of the original heart pine flooring.
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All floors on the first level were rebraced, and all walls were re-plastered and painted with period colors.
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All wooden shutters were rebuilt and installed on hinges. Windows were reglazed, and all trim was stripped and painted.
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An overgrown garden on the right side of the house was uncovered and restored. It features brick-lined paths and is rimmed by old boxwoods.
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A carriage house situated directly behind the house was moved to the left, eliminating the need for a wrap-around driveway.
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