House Tour: 1859 Italian Renaissance Revival - Hay House

Come along with us on a guided, historic home tour of one of the south's most exquisite Renaissance Revival homes. You'll be transported back in time in this 18,000-square-foot mansion spanning four levels and crowned by a two-story cupola.

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[amymahers]

There really aren’t any words for a home like this. I kept thinking how in the world can you go on a 3+ year honeymoon and purchase things for a home of that size? Who thought of curved pocket doors, the hidden linen closet with an urn to disguise it? It really is an overwhelming example of architecture, craftsmanship, details, and just plain beauty!

[cathyhelmuth]

Remember begging my Grandfather to take me to the Hay House. He would drive us up the circular front drive where I would bound out of the car and run up those front steps. I would take the huge door knocker into my little hand. The smile on the face of Chester Davis, the Hay Family butler, was like no other. I would present him with an apple, fresh picked flowers. She would allow me to wonder and dream as a little girl in the 1960’s. Thank you for this memory lane journey. The house looks amazing and loved again!

[rcdk]

This house is like a decadent dessert...almost too much to take in at once. Thanks for introducing it to all of us!

[tehamill]

The fact that the kids wanted their parents room to stay the same ❤️

[sacredlovetarot]

imagine the time it took to remove the coal and cigar smoke out of all that very detailed and intricate work

[johnzeuli]

I appreciate that the house guide did not talk nonstop, rather he allowed us to visually savor the Beautiful home!

[karenwright]

This exquisite mansion just screams I'm not just rich, I'm filthy rich!!Wow!!!

[heatherthompson]

This video reminded me of the show, "America's Castles, " that used to be on A&E several years ago. It's fascinating to see the artistry and craftsmanship that went into this house, especially because they didn't have all of the power tools that we have today. I'm always blown away by the scale of these historic homes. Thank you for the tour - very interesting!

[SouthernBellaHome]

THIS IS MY HOMETOWN!❤️I had wedding pictures made on the Hay house steps and my children have had prom pictures taken on the front entrance as well! I have many tours and memories of this incredible mansion! You put together a wonderful video that I am so thankful to be able to share!🥰

[p.mckenzie]

As a child of 12 years old my Catholic school brought us on a tour of this wonderful home. And when I got older I bought a Eastlake dining room table and chairs. Because I thought the dining room was the most magnificent room I ever saw. I’ve never forgot this house and what a treasure it is to see it again thank you for the lovely video.🥰

[debbieosborn]

Absolutely beautiful historical home.We are so fortunate to have these beautiful homes saved and restored. Nothing built today can compare. Thank you for this wonderful video !

[BobbiMac]

I'm still on the entryway and it's stunning! What an incredible piece of history!

[maryappold]

The pocket doors! And two sets curved!! Laine must have been beside herself! Oh, the stained glass is so lovely. And the curved pocket shutters are fascinating. Such gorgeous design throughout the house. Natural light, airflow, so many things no longer so carefully planned for when houses are built today. Thank you for letting us join you on this tour. 🙏❤️

[dianequist]

The opulence is overwhelming within this beautiful home. As always, I greatly appreciate the preservation aspect and incorporating the three families is generously key to this house. As I navigate more toward the Helena and Pearl houses, one can not help but respect the upper echelons of homes.

[sacredlovetarot]

2:37 in and I am swooning over that watch, how elegant and beautiful

[jerrywalters]

What a housekeeper nightmare.
Such elegant detail, simply amazing.

[claudiarichmann]

The Hay House is my favorite historical home. We toured it 30 years ago, (and bought the booklet to remember it by, ) and so much progress in its restoration has occurred. Thank you for the gift of this video! Now we can enjoy its beauty untill we can visit in person once again.

[kimgalan]

Toured this house last year an it took my breath away! So glad you were able to visit. This video captured so much of the amazing detail that makes this house a treasure. Another fantastic video by Kevin and Laine! Thank you!!

[mdorn]

Some of these homes look far above and beyond the horse and buggy technology of the day...beginning to think previous generations were much more advanced then we were originally told. The arched windows and doorways plus the cupola are spectacular, and an architectural feat alone

[vickiephilpitt]

Absolutely loved this tour. Amazed at the curved pocket doors and windows shutters. What a feat of workmanship! Can you imagine what that would cost now a day IF you could even find an artist/carpenter to be able to make those doors & shutters. What an amazing home.