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$882,000
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205 Sumter Ave Summerville, SC 29483
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,071 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $882,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,071 sqft
Price per Sqft $216
Subdivision Historic District
MLS Listing ID 21004067
Sold Date 04/30/21
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1882
Lot Size 0.830 Acres
Acres 0.83
Property Description
THE RHETT HOUSE C.1882 Founder of the Preservation Society describes 205 Sumter with ''sweeping oaks, many azaleas and shrubs lining a circular drive'' giving ''the tall white house the special Summerville look and feel; a combination of hospitality and privacy, of country space in city living.'' On Summerville's most beautiful street 205 Sumter stands 3 blocks from the town square with restaurants, parks, tennis courts, walking trails, library, gym, shops, arts center, salons, theatre, neighborhood wine shop and more. This is a true walk-everywhere location as it was when built by Dr. Benjamin Rhett and his wife Julia Parker Rhett. (History in Documents) Of the Victorian era the house is more in the style of earlier Charleston singles with double piazzas, and a formal courtyard garden entry at Sumter Street. It is, however, the stunning circular drive approach to the property with an expansive croquet lawn and magnificent live oaks that evokes a fabulous 'country retreat' feel. The setting is spectacular. The traditional architecture of the exterior continues inside with main rooms, including bedrooms, elegantly scaled at 21' x 17' with 11 foot ceilings. Historic character continues with heart pine floors, 5 fireplaces, wainscoting, French doors, six-over-six and nine-over-nine windows and interior paneled shutters. Designed to blend seamlessly with the original features is a new kitchen with custom cabinetry, open shelves, abundant drawers, a banquette with additional storage and a large walk-in pantry. Each bedroom has a bath. There are multiple walk-in closets. Two grand bedrooms open to the very private second-floor piazza. The best surprise is the delightful third floor. With painted floors, interior windows for cross ventilation, window seat, dormer windows, this two room suite with a bathroom is a perfect office, playroom, or bedroom. A recent addition is a charming detached two-car garage with a climate controlled 12' x 22' workshop. For over 130 years this house has been meticulously cared for by a distinguished handful of preservationist owners. Rare opportunity to live on the prestigious Sumter Avenue.
Historic District is on the National Register. No interior or exterior easements on the property.
Included in documents: AZALEA Magazine article, floorplans and history.
Location
State SC
County Dorchester
Area 63 - Summerville/Ridgeville
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom Upper Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, Entrance Foyer, Office, Pantry, Separate Dining, Study, Utility
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Three +
Laundry Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Utilities Available Dominion Energy, Summerville CPW
Roof Type Architectural
Porch Patio, Front Porch, Porch - Full Front
Parking Type 2 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces 2
Building
Lot Description .5 - 1 Acre, High, Level
Story 3
Foundation Crawl Space
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional
Level or Stories Two
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Summerville
Middle Schools Alston
High Schools Summerville
Others
Financing Cash, Conventional
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