Historic J.J. Dale House on Jones Street

This grand 5-bedroom home, located on the most famous residential street of Savannah, was built in 1883 for the former Chairman of the Chatham County Commission, Joseph J. Dale. A beautiful Italianate exterior with foot-thick walls encloses 4200 square feet of living space on 3 stories.The home boasts 12-foot ceilings, original fireplaces, and heart pine floors.   The main entrance is on the parlor level, with bedrooms on both the top floor above and garden level below. A porch adorned with wooden flourishes covers the front door. Next to the entrance, a plaque designates the historic landmark status of the property.  Inside, the parlor has floor-to-ceiling bay windows from which to spot the occasional horse-drawn carriage on tour.  An archway frames the formal dining room and table with seating for 10, lighted by the soft twinkling of a magnificent crystal chandelier. At the back of the house is a gourmet kitchen outfitted with Kitchen Craft cupboards, two farmers porcelain sinks, sub-zero refrigerator, and a Thermador commercial stove. A breakfast area seats six and a balcony overlooks the courtyard.   Head up the banister stairway to find 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the top floor.  The front room contains a king bed and comfortable chairs where you can read while looking out on the live oaks of Jones. A middle bedroom includes a queen bed, armoire, and skylight. A 3rd bedroom in back, decorated with golden wall coverings and a queen bed, overlooks the garden and enjoys soft morning light.   Downstairs from the parlor floor is a garden-level ground floor with two spacious bedrooms, a TV den, a full bathroom, and a kitchenette. The front bedroom contains a king bed and dark wood furnishings. The garden-facing back bedroom contains a queen bed and views of the lion-head fountain. Garden level French doors open onto the flower- and vine-laden courtyard area behind the house featuring two Lion Head fountains. Outdoor chairs and tables enable al fresco dining.  Parking: Non-metered Parking This unit has free, on-street parking right outside the front door. Availability will depend on time of day and season. Our guests have not reported trouble parking near the home, even on the busiest of weekends. Sleeping Configuration: Garden Level: Bedroom 1: King Bed Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bed Main House: Bedroom 1: King Bed Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Bedroom 3: Queen Bed SVR-00385 SVR-00386