Calling all historic preservationists, architectural purists, and restoration enthusiasts! A legendary piece of South Carolina's built history: The Easter House (c. 1892), later owned by the Irby family. Located at the historic Cross Anchor crossroads on a possible 2+ acre lot, this residence is a lovely example from the iconic Victorian pattern-book architect George Franklin Barber (Design No. 36-E). A spectacular, complex fusion of Queen Anne whimsy and Classical Revival proportions, this home is a candidate for full structural resurrection. For buyers looking for a larger footprint, the entire 2.93-acre property-which includes an adjacent 1951 mid-century 1-story cottage-is also available for purchase (652 Union Hwy, Cross Anchor). The generous acreage holds incredible possibilities for building additional homes, workshops, or outbuildings. HISTORIC NOTE: For architectural reference and comparison, look no further than two beautifully preserved, nearly identical examples of this exact Barber design nearby: the William Dixon Fowler House (Pauline, SC) and the Sitgreaves House (Laurens, SC), both proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. CONDITION NOTE: The historic mansion is in poor, uninhabitable condition and is strictly UNSAFE TO TOUR. A past roof leak caused a partial second-story ceiling collapse into the main reception hall, creating a corresponding hole through to the crawlspace. However, the roof has been patched to halt further damage, and the home's irreplaceable "bones" remain. Much of the original, intricate 1890s woodwork survives, including grand pocket doors and historic framing. Two of the original first-floor mantels remain as blueprints for your restoration. If you choose to restore the historic mansion, the renovation project may be eligible for aggressive 25% South Carolina Homeowner Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits and local property tax freezes (The Bailey Bill). Don't let this Barber masterpiece disappear-bring your architect, your historical contractor, and your passion to save a landmark. Sold strictly AS-IS, exterior viewing only.