61 Beverly Rd Charleston, SC 29407

An opportunity like this does not come around too often. Circa 1930, 61 Beverly was built in one Charleston's first and finest suburban neighborhoods, Old Windermere. A small but endlessly charming neighborhood known for it's architecture, oak lined streets, and proximity to everything. Homes here do not trade often and when they do, often sell to friends and family. This particular home has been in the same family since the 1960's when it was acquired from the original owners. Viewed from the street, the word balance comes to mind. A properly proportioned front porch centered on a lovely facade, gently placed on a small hill and perfectly framed by two stately live oaks. Great care was taken siting and designing this home. Click MORE for the rest of remarks...Generally speaking, they don't build them like they used to. The builder's attention to detail permeates the home which has been spared endless modifications over the last 93 years. She is whole. Original 1.5" oak flooring is in excellent shape, a distinctive look that is seldom replicated these days because the amount of time it takes to install. Circa 1940, a carriage house was built along the back of the property featuring a 2 car garage and an apartment above. This second unit affords many options (long or short term rental, guest suite, mother in law suite, office, artist studio, etc). If an owner lives full time on site (in either structure), they can apply for a short term rental permit from the City. Walking options abound - for starters Windermere is great: sidewalks, friendly neighbors, and beautiful homes to admire. The West Ashley Greenway runs behind the home and is a short walk to the Windermere Shopping Center anchored by Earth Fare Grocery Store and many eclectic shops and eateries. To boot, in the works is a new bike and pedestrian bridge to downtown that will be just down the Greenway and will allow one to bike or walk to everything Charleston has to offer, literally a bike ride away. Award winning / public magnet St. Andrew's School of Math and Science and the West Ashley Library are a few minute walk. Per owner, this and the home next to it are the only two lots in Windermere where the lots were originally raised about three feet above the sidewalk, placing the home out of the 100 year flood zone. The home is simple and elegant - and most importantly unchanged. Kitchens and bathrooms could certainly be upgraded. MAIN HOUSE 1494sf 2 bedroom / 1 bath ---- Rear house 693sf (21'X33') currently 1 bedroom / 1 bath (a wall was taken out combine 2 bedrooms into 1 large bedroom). The potential for this home's second century are only limited by your and your architect's imagination. The possibilities are literally endless. Create your dream.