Hunt House

★ Sewanee, Tennessee ★

History

Built in 1871, Hunt House is one of Sewanee’s oldest and most historic homes. In its early years, it served as a residence and shop for a pair of French tailors, Pierre Barbot and Leon Pillet, who shared a design studio on the third floor. Later, it became a dormitory for medical students who attended Sewanee’s short-lived medical school. In 1906, the Hunt family acquired the house. The back pasture and barn became home to chickens, turkeys, and goats.

Guests

The Hunt House is no stranger to boarders. Over the years, the Hunt family housed many undergraduates who resided in the upstairs bedrooms.

The home has welcomed many literary figures over the years. Guests have included Eudora Welty, Peter Taylor, Harper Lee, Andrew Lytle, and Allen Tate. The Hunt and Cocke families have occupied the home for four generations.

To this day, Hunt House remains a charming and comfortable getaway in the heart of Sewanee. Within its spacious rooms and on its expansive grounds, Hunt House provides the perfect weekend respite for guests who want to unwind on the back porch, entertain friends and family, or attend Sewanee events.

Location

Just two blocks from Sewanee’s quaint downtown, Hunt House is the closest residence to what locals refer to as “the Village.” The University Bookstore, several restaurants, a convenience store, curated gift-shopping stores, an art gallery, and the community’s Angel Park, are all located within a stone’s throw of the front door.

The central campus is also just a short walk or bike ride in the opposite direction, where you’ll find everything from a full gym to a world-class 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, and concert venues.

Sleeps

Hunt House sleeps from eight to ten guests with three full bathrooms. The master bedroom includes a dressing room with an additional mirror/sink area. Other features include a dining room, living room, formal parlor, large kitchen with updated appliances and three covered porches (one screened). The home has central heat and air, washer/dryer, dishwasher, two refrigerators, and free WiFi. Guests will find ample off-street parking behind the house with one covered spot in the garage. There’s even an original, but non-functioning out-building (Murrell’s House) that makes a great backdrop for a group photo.