712 Ashley Avenue, Folly Beach, SC 29439
$2,950,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
1,474
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
20,909
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,950,000
List Date:
6/05/2024
Last Modified:
9/03/2024
Description
Preservation Opportunity at the Edge of America - Folly Beach, SC. Welcome to the ''Porgy House,'' a historic gem on Folly Beach, SC. Built in 1933, this summer cottage belonged to Dubose and Dorothy Heyward and was a retreat for many notable friends, including George Gershwin in 1934. It was here that Gershwin fell in love with Dubose and Dorothy's novel and play ''Porgy,'' which inspired the creation of the legendary American opera ''Porgy and Bess.''
The Porgy House offers a unique, museum-like glimpse into the 1930s life of Folly Beach. The home has been meticulously preserved, with necessary repairs made in the original style. Featuring an all-wood interior with wooden ceilings, walls, and floors, the house spans approximately 1,600 square feet over two stories.
Supplements: Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms flanking a full bathroom and a spacious living area that opens onto a sleeper's porch with a two-sided fireplace through two sets of double doors. Downstairs, there is another bedroom, a living room, a dine-in kitchen, a second bathroom, and a screened porch off the kitchen. Adding to the home's charm is a writer's booth at the back of the property, where both Dubose and Dorothy Heyward found inspiration. The home sits on approximately half an acre, just across the street from the ocean, surrounded by magnificent live oak and palm trees, offering plenty of privacy. This historic home will be sold with a preservation easement, seeking a dedicated "Porgy and Bess" enthusiast to become the next steward of this slice of history.
More Information MLS# 24014279
Contract Info
Sub-Type: Single Family Detached
MLS List Date: 2024-06-05
Status: Active
List Price: $2,950,000
Current Price: $2,950,000
Location Tax Legal
Tax Map #: 3251600007
Street #: 712
Street Name: Ashley
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Charleston
State: SC
Zip Code: 29439
Area: 22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Tax District: 33 - City of Folly Beach
Subdivision: None
Elementary School: James Island
Middle School: Camp Road
High School: James Island Charter
Directions: From Folly Road: Turn right onto West Ashley Ave. 712 W Ashley will be on the right.
General Property Info
Bedrooms: 3
Primary Bedroom – Main Level: No
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - Total: 2
Ground Level: No
Stories: 2
Primary Structure Apx SqFt: 1474
Ownership: Fee Simple
Year Built: 1935
Acreage: 0.48
Other Structures Y/N: No
Potential Short Sale: No
C/R: No
Lease Purchase: No
HOA Fee: No
Auction: No
Property Features
SqFt Source: Tax Records
SF Detached Style: Traditional
Lot Description: 0 - .5 Acre
Misc Exterior: Fence - Wooden Enclosed; Porch - Screened
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Wood Siding
Foundation: Elv. Construction
New Owned: Pre-Owned
Rooms: Eat-In-Kitchen
Primary Bedroom: Upstairs
Cooling: Central Air
Floors: Wood
Heat: Electric; Heat Pump
Possession: At Closing
Utility Suppliers: City of Folly Beach; Dominion Energy
Proposed Financing: Cash; Conventional Loan
Assumable: No
Documents
lead paint disclosure ›Listing Office: Dunes Properties of Chas Inc
Last Updated: September - 03 - 2024
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