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MLS# 21004067 | Summerville Residential

$899,000 | 4 beds | 4 full baths | 1 half baths | 4,071 sqft

$882,000
205 Sumter Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
  • 4Beds
  • 4Full Baths
  • 1Half Baths
  • 4,071SqFt
  • 1882Year Built
  • 0.83Acres
  • MLS# 21004067
  • Residential
  • Single Family Detached
  • Sold

  • Approx Time on Market2 months, 13 days
  • AreaSummerville/ridgeville
  • CountyDorchester
  • SubdivisionHistoric District

Overview

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.


Sale Info

Listing Date: 02-16-2021

Sold Date: 04-30-2021

Aprox Days on Market: 
    2 month(s), 13 day(s)

Listing Sold: 
   2 Year(s), 10 month(s), 28 day(s) ago

Original Asking Price: $899,000

Asking Price: $899,000

Selling Price: $882,000

Price Difference From Original: 
Reduced By $17,000

Price Difference From Asking: 
Reduced By $17,000

Agriculture / Farm

Grazing Permits Forest Service:  Yes

Grazing Permits Private:  Yes

Grazing Permits Blm:  Yes

Horse:  No

Farm Credit Service Incl:  Yes

Association Fees / Info

Bathroom Info

Halfbaths:  1

Fullbaths:  4

Building Info

Levels:  Two

Window Features:  Window Treatments - Some

Year Built:  1882

Floors:  Wood

Business Info

Rent Control:  No

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Fencing:  Fence - Wooden Enclosed

Misc Ext:  Patio, Front Porch, Porch - Full Front

Pool Private:  No

Style:  Traditional

Garage / Parking

Gar Pkg:  2 Car Garage, Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Garage:  Yes

Attached Garage:  No

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Desclocation:  Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Three +

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

Fireplace:  Yes

Laundry Features:  Dryer Connection, Laundry Room

Lot Info

Lot Size:  0.83

Lot Desc:  .5 - 1 Acre, High, Level

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Acres:  0.83

Lot Sqft:  36154.799999

Irrigation Water Rights:  Yes

Offer Compensation

Other

Mobile Home Remains:  Yes

Property Info

Property Type:  A

Stories:  3

Foundation:  Crawl Space

Exterior:  Wood Siding

New Construction:  No

Roof:  Architectural

Property Subtype:  Workshop

Building Area Units:  Square Feet

Entry Location:  Ground Level

View:  No

Home Warranty:  Yes

Habitable Residence:  Yes

Room Info

Beds:  4

Primary Bedroom Features:  Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Closets, Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s)

Room Master Bedroom Level:  Upper

Sale / Lease Info

Sold Date:  2021-04-30T00:00:00

Lease Renewal Option:  Yes

Lease Considered:  Yes

Lease Assignable:  Yes

Special Features

Sqft Info

Sqft:  4071

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Water Source:  Public

Utilities:  Dominion Energy, Summerville CPW

Heating:  No

Water Sewer:  Public Sewer

Cooling:  Yes

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  No

Schools

Elem:  Summerville

Middle:  Alston

High:  Summerville

Directions

From West Carolina At St Pauls Church Turn Onto Sumter Avenue

Courtesy of listing office Carriage Properties LLC 

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Price & Status History (on domicilecharleston.com since Tue, Feb 16th 2021)
  • Original Price: $899,000
  • Current Price: $899,000
  • Price Reduced: $0
Date ChangedFromTo
04/30/2021$882,000 $899,000 Increase by $17,000
04/30/2021$899,000 $882,000 Reduced by $17,000
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