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712 W Ashley Avenue

Folly Beach, SC 29439
  • $2,950,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 183 Days
  • ID#: 24014279
UPDATED: 71 min ago
$2,950,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.48
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,474
    SQFT
  • $2,001
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1935
County:

School Information

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Middle School:
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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.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.

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712 W Ashley Avenue Folly Beach, SC 29439

  • Price: $2,950,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 183 Days
  • Updated: 71 min ago
  • ID#: 24014279
3
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.48
Acres
1,474
SQFT
$2,001
$/SQFT
1935
Built
Neighborhood:
None
County:
Charleston
Area:
Folly Beach and Outer James Island
Elementary School:
James Island
Middle School:
Camp Road
High School:
James Island Charter
Property 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.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.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Traditional Carport Spaces 0 Carport YN No Construction Materials Wood Siding Covered Spaces 0 Fencing Fence - Wooden Enclosed Foundation Details Raised Garage YN No Lot Features 0 - .5 Acre Other Structures No Parking Features AttachedOff Street Patio And Porch Features Screened Roof Asphalt

Interior Features

Cooling Central Air Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features One Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Flooring Wood Heating ElectricHeat Pump Heating YN Yes Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen Levels Two Master Bedroom Level Upper

Property Features

Listing Terms CashConventional New Construction YN No Property Attached YN No Property Sub Type Single Family Detached Sewer Septic Tank Utilities City of Folly BeachDominion Energy Water Source Public

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Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® logo Real estate listing marked with the CTMLS logo or an abbreviated logo are provided courtesy of the Charleston Trident MLS Broker Reciprocity Database. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Annabell Tichy | Realty ONE Group Coastal. Data last updated: 2024-12-06T04:16:52.557.
 
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