Wentworth Mansion Review

The Wentworth Mansion, as one either walks by or pulls through the impressively oversized wrought iron gates, is an imposing brick structure that commands attention as was likely the intention of the wealthy cotton merchant who had the home built to accommodate himself and his children and grandchildren back in the late 1800's. The Wentworth Inn actually encompasses all the things one calls to mind that speak of great wealth of that era. It was constructed as a showpiece to display the merchant's wealth including countless Tiffany stained glass transoms and windows created with designs symbolic of monetary success and a grand, sweeping staircase with heavy wooden balustrades. Abound throughout are carved marble mantles, polished and intricately carved wooden moldings, marble accents, Austrian crystal chandeliers, imported tile floors decoratively laid in pattern. In the style of the day the mansion offers double parlors with 15' ceilings, which are finished with artfully designed plaster in intricate swirls, cornices and medallions. Huge and gleaming pocket doors match the heavy, masculine paneling throughout the common rooms on the first level. The sunroom provides a view of the gardens and a sitting area in which guests can have morning coffee and easily let the mind wander to the type of life the original occupants enjoyed in this formidable home.