Sinful Pleasure's History This beautiful southern home built in the late 1700's and became the center point of a thriving tobacco plantation. During the Civil War the northern armies burned the interior of mansion along with the crops. Five years later the land was sold at auction and bought by a member of the southern upper class. The James family rebuilt the house and resided there until the 1930's when the depression hit. The house was foreclosed on by the bank and sat empty until 1940, and then the start of World War II brought prosperity to the area. The house was bought by a Madame who remodeled it and opened the doors in 1943. When opened it became exclusive house of ill repute, its reputation reaching far and wide. Then in 1949 a local woman's group forced an honest sheriff to close the doors. In 1952 the plantation was purchased by one of the major tobacco companies, who opened the house for historic tours. All tour money was used to maintain the house. This venture was not profitable and was open to the public only about 10 years. The house again was yet again closed in 1962. There were several owners of the house but rarely did they live here more than five years. Closed completely in 1998, it has sat empty until now, once again purchased by a Southern Family. The old mansion is now again a flurry of activity. A great deal of time has been spent restoring it to the long lost splendor that this mansion had. The story of this home continues as W/we welcome you home to"Sinful Pleasures"