514 Prince St Georgetown, SC 29440

Listing details for 514 Prince St, Georgetown, SC 29440 : A wonderful historical home with a unique story to tell. Located in the center of Georgetown, it sits on .49 acre. Large enough to build a garage, guest house, outdoor kitchen entertainment area, pool, or formal garden with a view from almost every room and it still has room for an RV and boat. The present home, built in 1914 replaces one of 4 structures in a row that burned down in 1910. The present owners have carefully restored and completely replaced electrical and plumbing. Two climate control systems replaced the old oil furnace that has the original grate located in the center of the large central foyer. Three fireplaces have been converted to gas logs in the living, and dining rooms as well as the master bedroom. Being close to 108 years old, most of the wood floors, windows, doors with the original hardware, pocket doors, and china cabinet in butler's pantry have survived. Perfect for the true historian as well as the large millennial family it has 3 stories and 5 bedrooms. Predating air conditioning, many homes had sleeping porches to help endure the hot and humid summer nights and the original one still exists. The Georgetown area itself offers diverse cultural, recreational, culinary, educational, and religious opportunities. It was established in the early 1700's and has homes dating back to the 1737, just as vital as ever. The neighborhood has the feel of earlier times and residents are able to walk to restaurants, boutiques, museums, churches, and parks. There a 5 marinas which can accommodate boats of all sizes. Five rivers converge to form Winyah Bay offering fresh and saltwater fishing skiing, sailing, and beauty unmatched.