(WADESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA)

A BED AND BREAKFAST WITH A HISTORY

          Sullivan Place Bed and Breakfast stands on property that originally belonged to Jesse Sullivan – as a matter of fact, the whole area used to be known as “Jesse Sullivan’s” place.  Sullivan, a patriarchal figure in the community, owned half a dozen local cotton gins as well as a large portion of the land and agribusiness in the area.  What remains today of Jesse Sullivan’s estate is being shaped by his granddaughter, Nancy Cornwell, who more than 80 years after folks started calling it “Sullivan’s Place”, has left her own distinctive mark on the same plot of land.

TALK ABOUT UNIQUE!

          With one quick glance, the diversity and richness of this inn is evident.  Each room has its own distinct personality, color scheme and atmosphere.  From the foyer, a visual pathway invites you to explore the inn which is five rooms deep.  From its original hardwood and pine floors covered in pastel Chinese rugs to family antiques, a gold oriental mirror hanging over a large fireplace, and artworks in oil and watercolor, one becomes aware of the charm of this grand old home place.  At the entrance, the foyer is graced with cut glass panels that frame the naturally lit alcove showcasing crystal and an array of iridescent colored glass, pressed during a time in which a not-to-distant cotton gin could be heard. 

            And then there’s “Charley Horse”, a large dappled gray horse in the gallery hall at the far end of the house.  Charley was transported from St. Louis in a horse trailer, and was placed in his special spot in the gallery that displays much of the family’s own art as well as pieces Nancy has collected over the years.

BEDROOMS WITH SPLENDID COLOR AND DECOR  

            The bedrooms in Sullivan Place have their share of family antiques and collectibles that have either been handed down or acquired by the Cornwells. 

            The Yellow Bedroom is graced with an Italian wrought iron chandelier, and much of Nancy’s animal art collection resides in this room. 

            The Blue Room features a large brass king-size bed.  But the most romantic of the bedrooms is also one of the smallest, exhibiting its distinctive 19^th century feel.  Portraits of Milton Cornwell’s great grandparents watch over the pine sleigh bed and writing table in this room.  Each bedroom offers closets, desks, and modern baths.

KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM

          A state of the art commercial gourmet kitchen is virtually hidden behind a large mirror mounted between two large columns.  But the aroma of an Anson County “country-style” breakfast is not dampened by the kitchen’s design.

            Another of the impressive rooms in the Sullivan Place is the Garden room section, which flaunts a wall of twelve-foot-high arched windows and French glass door, a cathedral ceiling; white tiled floor, wrought-iron chairs, as well as a formal dining area.  This area also provides the first view of the gardens on the other side of the glass wall, just beyond an expansive deck.

YOU ARE INVITED!

          Milton and Nancy Cornwell invite you to come spend time in this unique setting in Anson County, North Carolina.

·        Innkeepers:  Milton and Nancy Cornwell

·        Guestrooms:  Four Private Guestrooms with all the amenities

·        Private Gardens

·        Large extended deck for outside dining or relaxing

·        Unique Design

·        Anson County Breakfasts served daily

YOU MAY CONTACT THEM AT:

            SULLIVAN PLACE

            403 South Park Road

            Wadesboro, North Carolina   28170

            Phone:  704-694-2511

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