Built during the heyday of Summerville's growth and popularity as a summer resort town, 108 E Carolina is an exceptional example of late-Victorian design. The house is a remarkable testament to the period of Summerville history when the influx of wealth and skilled craftsmen allowed expensive and enduring homes. Set on one of the few hills in town, the elegant house retains significant original architectural features, with the luxury of all new systems, new roof, new kitchens and new bathrooms. Twelve foot ceiling height, arched doorways, finely crafted doors, satin finished heartpine floors, 6 fireplaces, handsome woodwork inside and out, French doors opening to porches, rooms of livable scale; these features are combined in a house historic and pristine, with character and patinathat cannot be reproduced.The setting is, without question, magical. Entry is through one of the two driveway gates in a custom designed picket fence. Park-like grounds of almost an acre are bordered by trees and shrubs that provide full privacy. Walkways, driveways, patios, and parking courtyard are of oversized Charleston brick in the basket weave pattern, an extensive hardscape layout with several sitting areas and walkways that wind through the garden. Azaleas, camellias, magnolias, and an array of flowering shrubs assure that there is always color in the well planned garden.Recently built and designed for architectural compatibility with the main house, the three bay garage includes a guest house with living room/kitchen, bedroom and bath. Reclaimed heartpine floors and woodwork are milled to replicate that of the main house.The big surprise is a uniquely crafted, delightful boathouse pavilion at the rear of the property. This thoughtfully designed addition is boathouse, treehouse, playhouse, party shed, garden shed. This useful building tucked away in the back garden completes the estate-like property at 108 E. Carolina.
Listing Date: 05-10-2018
Sold Date: 07-13-2018
Aprox Days on Market: 
2 month(s), 2 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
5 Year(s), 9 month(s), 12 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $685,000
Asking Price: $685,000
Selling Price: $631,500
Price Difference From Original:
Reduced By $53,500
Price Difference From Asking:
Reduced By $53,500
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: No
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Halfbaths: 1
Fullbaths: 3
Levels: Two
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Year Built: 1890
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Patio, Wrap Around
Exterior Features: Lighting
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional, Victorian
Gar Pkg: 3 Car Garage
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Interior Features: Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: No
Lot Size: 0.84
Lot Desc: .5 - 1 Acre, High
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 0.84
Lot Sqft: 36590.4
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Crawl Space
Exterior: Wood Siding
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Property Subtype: Workshop
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Entry Location: Ground Level
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Sold Date: 2018-07-13T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 3500
Water Source: Public
Heating: No
Water Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: No
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Carriage Properties LLC