Incredibly interesting to see the unfinished areas. It is rare to get to see the craftmanship behind the walls in historic homes. We completely enjoyed the tour. We did feel a bit rushed during the tour, but it was the last one of the day. Despite that, we enjoyed the tour and very glad that we did it.

Learned alot on our tour from the knowledgeable tour guide . This unfinished octagonal house is enormous and the unfinished state allow us to see the bones of the home designed for Mr Nutt. The nine finished rooms are beautiful. Recommend a visit.

My favorite tour by far! It is the perfect example of the effect of the war on the south. Lives changes instantly by forces beyond their control. The design is magnificent. I could have sat on the porch all day and looked at the oak trees with Spanish moss blowing in the wind. Our tour guide Jerry was very knowledgeable, hospitable and impressive. A must see on you trip!!!

Wonderful tour guides. If you love touring historical homes, you will LOVE this one. Only one like it in the world. We went to the unfinished 2nd floor. It goes up to the 6th floor though. Saw “what could have been” before the owner died at 48, leaving the wife with 8 kids to raise & no money because the Union Army burnt all of their businesses’ cotton during the Civil War, so the Confederates couldn’t use it to make their clothes.

Such an unusual house and tour. You can physically see what the original owner had envisioned. The original owner and family lived in the rooms that would have been the basement if it had been finished. Don’t feel sorry though. The basement was 10,000 sq ft. It was built as an octagon all the way through the next 3 floors. If finished it would have been 40,000 sq ft. The rooms finished were beautiful with no hallways. Upon climbing the steps to the next floor you see the blueprints of the house and the interior partially built. You can go out on the covered porch and see the beautiful landscape. We couldn’t enter any further levels due to them not being complete. The house is completed on the outside and beautiful but inside only partial complete. It was quite interesting to see how the home was being built. Take time to explore the grounds. The guide will explain where to walk to see many areas. Tickets are purchased at the back of the house. Tours are every hour but end early. Check to see what time they close and plan accordingly, so you have time to see this unique house.