 | The Traub House
134 East 45th Street
Ardsley Park
Savannah, Georgia
$419,500 Own a special piece of Savannah History. The Traub House is a large gracious Southern home set in Ardsley Park, one of Savannah’s most sought after neighborhoods located just one mile south of beautiful Forsyth Park with its landmark fountain. Developed in the early 1900’s, Ardsley Park was the city’s first automobile suburb on the fringes of Savannah’s street car lines. A National Historic District, it offers inspiring architecture, gardens, walkable streets and greenscaped parks. Built circa 1916, during the ear of prosperity, The Traub House is lovingly preserved. The main home boasts thirty-three hundred and fifty square feet. Distinctive features include a grand foyer, coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, original glass doorknobs, hardware and fixtures, glass fronted cabinetry, two fireplaces, marble sink and tubs and walk-in closets. One of the more unusual and special architectural elements of the The Traub House are the large dining room and kitchen. To those who had the pleasure of knowing the Traub family, this comes as no surprise...The Traub name is synonymous with Southern Hospitality. The staff service area of the home is still complete with a powder room, back servant’s staircase and basement access. The second and third floor family quarters provide five bedrooms, three full baths and a second story sunroom. In addition to the spacious main residence, there is a charming twelve hundred square foot carriage house. Guests are graciously accommodated with a first floor living room and kitchen and large second floor suite boasting a reading room, large bedroom, bath, and an abundance of closets. Herbert S. Traub, Jr,, who was born in the main house in 1917, was the last resident of the family home and one of Savannah’s most loved characters. Known for his generous spirit and mischievous sense of humor, Herb was instrumental in the revitalization of Savannah in the 1950’s. He owned and managed several restaurants, the most famous being The Pirates’ House, another Savannah landmark. Herb’s civic dedication included involvement in the restoration of the Lucas Theatre and illumination of city monuments, among many, many others. In fact, Traub’s and wife’s contributions were so great, that the Savannah Tourism Leadership Council presents an annual award in their honor: The Herb and Franklin Traub Visionary Award. The Traub House has always been a home filled with love and laughter and is in need of a new family to fill its many rooms. This is a rare opportunity to own a special home and a cherished part of Savannah’s past and present. Schedule a private showing with Cheryl Prisco by calling (912) 660-1075. |
