318 East Gaston Street is a grand mansion of rare architectural style, outstanding quality and significant historical value. Originally constructed as a single residence, it is presently an apartment building of twelve highly sought after one-bedroom units.

Located on prestigious Gaston Street just off Forsyth Park and Whitfield Square, its tenants enjoy a safe, pedestrian friendly neighborhood within easy walking distance to all of Savannah’s Landmark Historic District attractions. It’s close proximity to the many campuses of The Savannah College of Art and Design keep it fully leased and in high demand. Owned by one family for over thirty years, it has been meticulously maintained it as if it were their own personal residence. Their demand for quality tenants shows in the building’s superior interiors, which still exhibit many beautiful original details.

The residence was constructed in 1887 for Harriet Neufville, wife of insurance and real estate broker E. F. Neufville. By 1891 the house was occupied by J. R. F. Tattnall, a prominent local resident. The Tattnall family history dated back to the Savannah’s earliest days. They were owners of Bonaventure Plantation, which became the current site of Bonaventure Cemetery.

The exterior of the building exhibits a unique blend of architectural elements. The general stylistic feeling is characteristic of the formalized Italianate traits seen in the Renaissance Revival style. However, later alterations and additions to the building may be responsible for the Queen Anne stylistic traits that appear mostly on the eastern side of the building. Although subsequent alterations have modified the original appearance, the house still retains many of its original exterior traits.

The main house is three stories, masonry construction with true stucco exterior finish. Facing south it overlooks the street on the corner of East Gaston and Habersham Streets. The front facade is dominated by twin full-height bays which flank the centrally located main entrance. A concrete flight of stairs accesses the main entrance through a recessed rounded archway on the parlor level. A canvas awning shelters this archway. There are nine one-bedroom one-bath apartments, each unique in size and layout. The three garden level apartments have front entries from the street. The three parlor level and three third level apartments have entries off the central foyer. All apartments have back entries also that lead to a shared courtyard. Some apartments have balconies and porches.

The two-story L shaped Carriage House is located at the northeastern rear corner of the lot overlooking both the lane and Habersham Street. The L-extension of this building brings it almost in contact with the main building. The carriage house has three rental apartments over six private garage/storage spaces. A low brick wall with wooden gate encloses a private brick courtyard between the main house and the carriage house.

Features:

Main Building: Carriage House:

Nine 1-Bedroom/1-Bath Apartments Three 1-Bedroom/1-Bath Apartments

High Ceilings Solid Wood Paneling

Hardwood Floors Hardwood Floors

Tall Windows Brick Fireplaces

Tile and Stone Fireplaces Entry from Shared Courtyard

Front and Back Entries Six Garage/Storages Spaces

Shared Court Yard

Value Points

Prestigious Landmark Historic District Location

Pedestrian Friendly Neighborhood

Close Proximity to Retail, Restaurants, Cultural Attractions and Transportation

Zoned RIPA

1966 National Landmark District Recognition

1973 Local District Recognition

Excellent Condition