The Seed House: Renovated Octagonal Barn, Dog-friendly!

My folks rescued this property in 2015 and have spent years renovating and preparing it as an event venue with short-term rentals. Here is a little bit of the story:

Two blocks from charming Main St. Warrenton, NC, sits an old cotton gin. Long since a fixture of the town’s landscape and agricultural past, the gin is now restored as an inclusive destination for weddings, events, and community gatherings.

The Old Cotton Gin was originally constructed as a tobacco prizery in the late 1800s and used by the Warren Cotton and Fertilizer Co. throughout the mid-twentieth century. It was badly burned in 1947 and rebuilt with American steel as the structure you see today. The property sat unused and overgrown for many years until 2015 when locals Anne and Tommy Satterwhite rescued it and began restoration. As a child, Tommy, a Warrenton native, played with friends in the overflowing piles of cottonseed stored in the siloed barn; now called The Seed House.

Today, The Old Cotton Gin is a welcoming and inclusive place for memories to be made. The metal buildings create a unique backdrop or interior for your ceremony, reception, or event. For overnight accommodations, The Seed House and Franklin St. House have you, and up to 11 of your guests, covered. During the spring and summer months, Anne’s gardens are full of jaw-dropping blooms that inspire a magical feeling. With copious indoor and outdoor space, The Old Cotton Gin is the perfect venue for any couple or organization that loves rustic beauty and Americana.

The Seed House is renovated in a rustic Americana farmhouse style. Its unique octagonal shape is derived from eight former seed bays that fan out around the central silo. Most of the space is comprised of contiguous living areas for dining, lounging, yoga, board games, TV, or however you want to spend your time indoors! There is an adorable octagonal kitchen in the center silo stocked with all the basics. The 2 bedrooms are at the back of the space with an adjacent bathroom that is accessible from the main living area. There is also a queen sofa-bed and single day bed in the main living area.

We have a small covered deck out front, a fire pit around the side, and a huge lawn to stretch out on; all great spots to sip on your favorite beverages, read a book, steal a wink, or whatever you do to relax. There is also a historic, renovated cotton gin building on the property which is available for wedding and event rentals!