The ''Briar Patch'' is a wonderful country home on over four acres overlooking Church Creek with beautiful oak trees, mature azaleas, and camellias that have been lovingly nurtured for over fifty years. The property is secluded down a long gravel driveway through the woods that creates the feel of being far away from everything, yet this property is surprisingly close to downtown, Kiawah, and West Ashley. The main house, built in 1967, has approx. 2784 sq.ft. of living space. The kitchen was updated with new appliances and custom cabinets by David Puls in 2007. The separate guesthouse with approx. 850 sq.ft. was built in the early 1960's and contains a large fireplace and an outdoor fireplace with an oyster pit and built in grill. The guesthouse is on it's own septic system. This guesthouse was updated with a new bathroom and HVAC system in 2007. There is a detached garage with a workshop and storage room. There is a salt-water pool, and a concrete pad with a basketball goal and a tennis backboard. The original crabbing dock is in place and there is a newer shared dock that with a covered pier head, floating dock, and jet dock. The spot on Church Creek that is the Briarpatch has been lovingly nurtured for over fifty years. Sam Wideman and his wife Jane Allan Wideman bought the property in the 1950s when Sam was a chemistry professor at the Citadel. Jane Allan's family owned James Allan and Co. at 285 King Street. Sam and Jane built the small building, then the larger building and then the house. Sam and Jane and Jane's sister, Sarah C. Allan lived in the house in their retirement. Chaneybriars, or wild asparagus, are abundant on the property.
Listing Date: 05-04-2018
Sold Date: 11-08-2018
Aprox Days on Market: 
6 month(s), 3 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
5 Year(s), 5 month(s), 11 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $1,195,000
Asking Price: $998,000
Selling Price: $930,000
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $265,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $68,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Community Features: Dock Facilities
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 2
Levels: One
Year Built: 1967
Floors: Wood
Rent Control: No
Misc Ext: Front Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Dock - Existing, Dock - Shared
Pool Private: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Style: Colonial
Gar Pkg: 1 Car Garage
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Family Room, Living Room, Two, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Eat-in Kitchen, Family, Formal Living, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Num Fireplaces: 2
Lot Size: 4.64
Lot Desc: 2 - 5 Acres, High, Wooded
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 4.64
Lot Sqft: 202118.4
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 1
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Brick Veneer
New Construction: No
Roof: Architectural
Property Subtype: Workshop
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Special: Flood Insurance
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Outside Access
Room Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Sold Date: 2018-11-08T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 3600
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Berkeley Elect Co-Op, Charleston Water Service
Heating: Yes
Heat: Forced Air
Water Sewer: Septic Tank
Cooling: No
Water Front Features: Marshfront, River Access, River Front, Tidal Creek, Waterfront - Shallow
Waterfront: Yes
Courtesy of listing office Carriage Properties LLC