308 S Main Street, Summerville, SC

There is only one. Not another one like it in this town or on this planet. Singular. Rare. Of Value. (Technically, it's one of five homes on Summerville's historic Poker Row. But no two are alike. And this is definitely the high card.) If you have dreamed of owning a turn key, lovingly restored, thoughtfully updated, obsessively maintained Old-Summerville Craftsman home that would allow you to walk to every amazing place and enticing event that makes downtain the wonder that it is, wake up! Dream no more. That reality is (perhaps only fleetingly) here. Just steps from Azalea Park, 308 South Main is its own tranquil garden. From the moment you step through the picketed gate, you'll want to linger at every footfall. Admire the cool green green grounds. Linger on the wide and welcoming front porch. Sink into a chair with a book and a drink. Step back to a time when the pace was slower. Or enter through the custom front door into a home you never thought could exist. A welcoming parlor greets every guest. Original (pine?) flooring, custom blinds, updated lighting. It's all there. A pair of built in bookcases flanks an arched opening that draws the eye towards the heart of the house. You'd expect a traditional home to have some traditional spaces. And you'll find a formal dining room just beyond the parlor. High-end recessed cabinetry speaks to a time of fine china, polished silver and refined living. The current owners have kept that touch but softened the space by opening it to flow into a stunning kitchen with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, granite counters, farm sink and a casual yet elegant island that separates the kitchen from the cozy family room. The decision to nestle there, or to go just beyond to the expansive, climate controlled all-season porch will not be easy.. This space overlooks the emerald garden of a back yard. Dine there. Entertain there. Unwind there. You may never leave it. Downstairs also features a bedroom and full bath that was the original owner's suite. Almost an afterthought in this magazine-spread of a first floor, the bedroom and custom bath with walk-in shower would be the showpiece of many homes. From the family room, ascend the stairs to find the remaining bedrooms and a loft-office perfect for working from home. Accessed from the second bedroom, the new owner's suite lies at the rear of the house and is an absolute chapel of refuge, complete with a stained glass window that spills soothing blue light into the large subway-tiled shower. Every inch the interior of this home is designed with comfort, beauty and tranquility in mind. Even the outdoor spaces add to that. Tidy, oak-shaded, and peaceful, even including a pooling fountain that makes one think of cool mountain strolls. A gardener's shed/workshop is there with its own inviting porch and lean-to at the rear for your golf cart. Beside the workshop, find a separate structure and decking specifically designed for outdoor hangouts, fall football watching and winter firepit time. Every inch of this property is a place you will want to spend your time. There is no decision as to whether or not you will want to call this rare find your own. The only decision remaining will be what your favorite thing about living in it will be.

Listed by: Carolina One Real Estate