$1,890,000
Summerville, SC 29483
MLS# 21011285
Status: Closed
5 beds | 6.5 baths | 7453 sqft
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Property Description
The Elizabeth Arden House is a truly exquisite property located in the historic district of downtown Summerville. It is privately situated on the area's most coveted street and walkable to the town square, restaurants, shops, and tennis courts. The home was originally built in 1897 by A. J. Baird for Mr. Samuel Lord, a Charleston attorney. World-renowned businesswoman, Elizabeth Arden, purchased the southern Victorian-style estate as a summer home and sold the property in 1954 while creating her cosmetic empire. It is said that Arden painted the front door a different color for each season, but it now remains red, the inspiration for the entrances to her salons. With Charleston-style double piazzas, this property boasts timeless vintage details and exudes welcoming, southern charm. The
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Location, Tax & Legal
Legal Description: 208 Sumter Avenue
Tax Map #: 1371009015
Street #: 208
Street Name: Sumter
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Dorchester
State: SC
Zip Code: 29483
Area: 63 - Summerville/Ridgeville
Tax District: 207 - City of Summerville
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: Summerville
Middle School: Alston
High School: Summerville
Directions: South Main Street to West 5th South Street. Left on Sumter Avenue, home will then be on your right.
General Property Info
C/R: No
Ground Level: Yes
Stories: 3
HOA Fee: No
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lease Purchase: No
Potential Short Sale: No
Bedrooms: 5
Baths - Full: 6
Baths - Half: 1
Baths - Total: 6.5
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 7453
Year Built: 1897
Acreage: 1.2
Tax/Fees
Special Assessment: No
Taxes: 7105.65
Regime Fee: No
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 253.59
New Mortgage Type: Conventional
Sold Date: 2022-04-01
SqFt Source
Appraisal: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Lot Description
1 - 2 Acres: 1
Corner Lot: 1
SF Detached Style
Charleston Single: 1
Exterior
Wood Siding: 1
Foundation
Crawl Space: 1
Garage/Parking
2 Car Garage: 1
Detached: 1
Off-Street Parking: 1
Misc Exterior
Fence - Iron: 1
Gazebo: 1
Lawn Irrigation: 1
Patio: 1
Patio - Covered: 1
Pool - In Ground: 1
Porch - Full Front: 1
Storage: 1
Stories/Levels
3 Stories: 1
Equipment/Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer Connection: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Range: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Heat
Electric: 1
Rooms
Eat-In-Kitchen: 1
Family: 1
Formal Living: 1
Foyer: 1
Great: 1
Laundry: 1
Mother-In-Law Suite: 1
Office: 1
Pantry: 1
Study: 1
Amenities
Cable TV: 1
Handicapped Equipped: 1
Trash: 1
Assumable
No: 1
Proposed Financing
Any: 1
Cash: 1
Misc Interior
Ceiling - Smooth: 1
Elevator: 1
Handicapped Equipped: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Walk-In Closets: 1
Wet Bar: 1
New Owned
Pre-Owned: 1
Floors
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Marble: 1
Stone: 1
Wood: 1
FP Desc/Location
Three +: 1
Bedroom: 1
Den: 1
Dining Room: 1
Family Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Possession
At Closing: 1
Water/Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
Utility Suppliers
Dominion Energy: 1
Summerville CPW: 1
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2021-04-29
Status: Closed
List Price: $2,195,000
Current Price: $1,890,000
Property Features
SqFt Source: Appraisal
SF Detached Style: Charleston Single
Lot Description: 1 - 2 Acres; Corner Lot
Misc Exterior: Fence - Iron; Gazebo; Lawn Irrigation; Patio; Patio - Covered; Pool - In Ground; Porch - Full Front; Storage
Roof: Metal
Exterior: Wood Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space
Misc Interior: Ceiling - Smooth; Elevator; Handicapped Equipped; Kitchen Island; Walk-In Closets; Wet Bar
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen; Family; Formal Living; Foyer; Great; Laundry; Mother-In-Law Suite; Office; Pantry; Study
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Marble; Stone; Stone; Wood
Heat: Electric
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: Dominion Energy; Summerville CPW
Amenities: Cable TV; Handicapped Equipped; Trash
Proposed Financing: Any; Cash
Assumable: No
Supplements
home has five bedrooms and features soaring 12 ft. ceilings, original heart pine floors, hand-carved moldings, six fireplaces, two laundry rooms, an elevator, and a spacious study on the first level. The chef's kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry, a Viking range and a spacious pantry. A designated bar room is located off the kitchen and dining room. A picturesque exterior accentuates the manicured grounds, pool house with kitchen and three separate cottages. Additional exterior features include a garden by renowned landscape architect Robert Marvin, a pool, two gazebos, fountain and wrought iron fence surrounding the premises. The property was purchased by the current owners from Mrs. Lillian Bostwick Phipps' estate who was married to the late Ogden Phipps. Their daughter was the fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer. Enriched with stories and legends of previous owners, this historic residence in downtown Summerville is highly regarded and offers a truly remarkable opportunity.
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Listing Office: William Means Real Estate, LLC
Last Updated: April - 05 - 2022
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