The 1871 house
bedroom 1 (mastersuite #1)
1 King Bed and 1 Full Bathroom attached (shower)
bedroom 4 (Ground Floor)
1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Full Bathroom attached (tub shower). It has a separate entrance with a charming private porch with a porch swing and chairs.
bedroom 2 (mastersuite #2)
1 Queen Bed, 1 Full Bathroom attached (tub shower), Sitting area w/ Twin daybed
Living Room/study
Upon entering the house there is a formal Livingroom to your left and a Study to your right both open up onto the wonderful front porch outfitted with 6 rocking chairs for relaxing and taking in the Sewanee mountain air.
KITCHEN
The Kitchen is a large fully stocked kitchen that will accommodate cooking for a family gathering.
bedroom 3 (kids room)
4 Twin Beds. (half bathroom in the hallway)
Dining Room
This formal dining room will seat 10+ at the beautiful dining table.
1 Half Bathroom off the Dining room
FAMILY ROOM
This room is a comfortable area with a large 55 inch TV (DISH access and wifi connection). A cozy room for watching games, movies and connecting with family and friends. Small kitchenette/laundry room is adjacent to the Family Room.
About the House
Located on the campus of The University of South, just steps away from the Sewanee Village, this beautiful historic home with a charming, rambling feel is perfect for family reunions, vacation getaways, parent visits and other University events. The full house offers 4.5 bedrooms and 3 full baths + 2 half baths. The house is complete with a fully stocked kitchen and a dining room table that comfortably seats 10 people. The expansive front porch is hidden behind large hemlocks that give privacy but don’t obstruct the ability to watch the local action on University Avenue. Six rocking chairs and a porch swing contribute to making this the ideal spot to take in the Sewanee mountain air. Amenities include wireless Internet, Digital TV and a blue tooth stereo system..
Built in 1871, this home is full of history. It’s rumored that John Wilkes Booth, who was reportedly captured and killed after assassinating President Lincoln, actually survived, married a Sewanee woman and lived in this very house.
Generations of Sewanee families were raised here (including that of a local priest and the original owner of Taylor's Mercantile), and countless undergrads have rented the cottage though the years. The house is recognized as “The Brooks House” on the Sewanee historic register.
Affectionately named "The Domain,” the University of the South campus is located on top of Monteagle Mountain. The area offers miles of trails for hiking and biking. (We provide 2 bikes, and additional bikes can be rented at the nearby Woody’s Bike Shop). The Sewanee Village is home to shops and eateries. Shop at the Lemon Fair or Taylor’s, eat at Shenanigans or the Tavern, and grab a coffee or ice cream cone at the Blue Chair. Main campus is a two-minute walk and even shorter bike ride in the opposite direction.