$2,499,900 | 5 beds | 4 full baths | 1 half baths | 5,779 sqft
Summerville, SC 29483
- 5Beds
- 4Full Baths
- 1Half Baths
- 5,779SqFt
- 1878Year Built
- 1.53Acres
- MLS# 24000502
- Residential
- Single Family Detached
- Sold
- Approx Time on Market9 months, 1 day
- AreaSummerville/ridgeville
- CountyDorchester
- Subdivision Historic District
Overview
This stunning Summerville estate sits on a beautiful azalea-filled hillside on 1.5 acres in the historic district. It is one of the most idyllic settings in the entire Charleston area. Truly a one of a kind property, the Edward Cates House is listed as contributing to the Summerville Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The front portion of the home was built circa 1878 and a massive addition was completed by the current owners. With grand porches featuring Summerville pickets and landscaping designed by Robert Chestnut, the exterior is as impressive as the interior. Enter the home through beautiful custom designed Douglas Fir doors to find an enchanting blend of unique woodwork and paneling, four gas log fireplaces, gorgeoushardwood floors, intricate details, and large rooms, with many opening onto side and back porches. The renovated kitchen features a custom made banquette, baking center with warming drawer, wine cooler, ice machine, Subzero refrigerator, and a 6-burner Viking gas range. The expansive master bedroom suite is located on the first level with doors opening to an inviting back porch overlooking a garden area with lemon, lime, apple, peach and mandarin orange trees plus a beautiful private wooded area. Four large bedrooms upstairs complete the main section of the home. A breezeway from the main section to the garage leads to an upstairs large game room with full bath, which could be used as a guest suite. Additional features include a copper roof, a deep well irrigation system, ADT security and video cameras, hardy plank siding, working hurricane shutters, and a dedicated outlet to the back porch where an outdoor kitchen with existing gas line could be added near the existing covered porch and firepit area. Landscape lighting with dual zones and controls for setting coverage times. Potential Bed and Breakfast opportunity. You must put eyes on this property to fully appreciate how special it is.
Sale Info
Listing Date: 01-08-2024
Sold Date: 10-10-2024
Aprox Days on Market:
9 month(s), 1 day(s)
Listing Sold:
1 Year(s), 8 month(s), 7 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $2,650,000
Asking Price: $2,499,900
Selling Price: $2,400,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $250,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $99,900
Agriculture / Farm
Grazing Permits Forest Service: No
Grazing Permits Private: No
Grazing Permits Blm: No
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: No
Association Fees / Info
Bathroom Info
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Levels: Two
Window Features: Window Treatments - Some
Year Built: 1878
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Business Info
Rent Control: No
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Misc Ext: Patio, Front Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Lawn Irrigation, Lawn Well
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Garage / Parking
Gar Pkg: 2 Car Garage, Off Street
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Desclocation: Den, Dining Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Three +
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Lot Info
Lot Size: 1.53
Lot Desc: 1 - 2 Acres, Wooded
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 1.53
Lot Sqft: 66646.8
Irrigation Water Rights: No
Offer Compensation
Other
Mobile Home Remains: No
Property Info
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Cement Plank
New Construction: No
Roof: Copper
Property Subtype: Yes, Other
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: No
Habitable Residence: No
Room Info
Beds: 5
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Sale / Lease Info
Sold Date: 2024-10-10T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: No
Lease Considered: No
Lease Assignable: No
Special Features
Sqft Info
Sqft: 5779
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Dominion Energy, Summerville CPW
Heating: Yes
Heat: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
Directions
From Main Street Continue South On 17-a To Tupper Lane. Home Is On Left.Courtesy of listing office Handsome Properties, Inc.
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