When Kristy and Brian McCormally bought a historic mansion in downtown Suffolk in 2022 with the goal of breathing new life into the property, they didn’t fully grasp the positive impact it would have on the surrounding community.

Now, after three years of living in the Truitt House and sprucing it up, they’ve realized their effort extends beyond its walls.

The 8,500-square-foot Greek Revival mansion, previously operated as a bed-and-breakfast, was built by lumber magnate George Truitt in 1909. Brian saw the auction listing online and scooped it up for $1.2 million, two days after the McCormallys saw it in person.

“Totally fell in love with the place and that was it,” Kristy said. “Changed our whole life.”

Owners Kristy and Brian McCormally at the Truitt House in Suffolk. She's on the c

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