309 Harrison St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Located in the Garland Hill Historic District, the Pitman House is a classic Folk Victorian built in 1904 by Dr. William E. Pitman, a prominent Lynchburg physician. This beautifully kept home boasts seven fireplaces, a large formal dining room, five bedrooms, main level laundry, main level bedroom, walkup attic, enormous front porch, long, wide foyers on both floors, a rear deck and a large fenced yard. It is one of the few properties in the area that has a double sized lot and off street parking. Other features include pine floors and ceiling fans throughout. All appliances convey. Within the past year the exterior of the home was reworked and painted and the slate roof and hidden gutters were renovated and repaired. The owners have recently reduced the listing price by $50,000 to accomodate a quick sale. Please email or call (434 660-7008) Warren Craghead, an agent with Century 21 All Service for more information or to make an appointment to view this historic home. Neighborhood Description The Garland Hill Historic District is a small residential neighborhood located on one of Lynchburg's seven hills. Situated northwest of Fifth Street, the Garland Hill streets of Clay, Madison and Harrison are steeply bounded by Blackwater Creek. The area was originally the William B. Lynch Farm. a son of John Lynch, the founder of Lynchburg. Garland Hill was fully incorporated into the city in 1870. During the mid-19th century, the area was so populated with the Garland family that the "Hill" took the family name. By the time of the Civil War, the Garlands and their relatives were living in numerous houses on the hill. Madison Street, one of the most fashionable in Lynchburg, was among the first residential streets in the city to be paved in brick in 1895. Much of the original brick paving remains, although some has been damaged by utility work. Original curbing, as well as flagstone and brick walks, can be seen along Madison and Harrison Streets. The original lots were an entire block in size. By the turn of the century when this area was known as "Quality Row," most of the large lots were already built upon. Several lots were then subdivided to make way for more houses. Therefore, there are quite a number of different architectural styles throughout Garland Hill, ranging from classic mid-19th century styles to more elaborate Victorians. As Lynchburg expanded, the original families gradually moved away. Garland Hill suffered badly from urban decay in the 1960's and 1970's. The situation began to turn around in the late 1970's. Several homes were converted to single family dwellings once again and many restored to their original splendor. Renovation work continues throughout Garland Hill to this day. In 1978, Garland Hill was designated a Lynchburg Historic District. It is included as a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.