MLS# 19005017 | 121 Pressley Avenue Summerville SC | Historic District subdivision

This ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS historic home has been lovingly & painstakingly restored & remodeled! The owners have carefully protected the historic charm of the home while restoring the quality & dramatically improving the appeal inside & out. Hidden away on a private cul-de-sac, this home is walking distance to everything that Summerville has to offer. Listen to church bells ring as you finish your glass of sweet tea on the front porch - then take a stroll through Azalea Park on your way to the restaurants on Short Central & the shops of town square. There is so much to offer here! There's even a detached garage/workshop with a spectacular apartment above (rental potential) & a spacious deck overlooking the ample back yard. See additional documentation for an extensive list of work completed.Things that are special about the house:It's hidden & private yet right in the MIDDLE of downtown Summerville. It is surprisingly serene because there isn't any through traffic. The church bells are so beautiful and calming. Plus, there are multiple parks close by including Azalea Park and Laurel Street Park.Built 1890's/turn of century based on architectural details throughout.Retains original charm such as original heart pine floors, original fireplace in living and dining rooms with original mantels (fireplaces have not been used during current ownership), original moldings, front door, original heart pine doors, original door rim lock hardware, original headboard, original exterior details such as wavy glass windows, original Victorian posts and corbels, original wood siding with square nails found throughout and the 1890's original shutter dogs are still available for use.As for the detached ""Carriage House"" apartment & garage, it's estimated to have been built in the 1970's - but what makes it really special is that the 700+ SqFt apartment has huge reclaimed metal casement windows from old, demolished barracks building of The Citadel that add such wonderful character to the space. This apartment has absolutely wonderful rental potential! For long-term renters, it would be easy to add washer/dryer connections from below and the current ""bunk"" area was previously a kitchen & could be easily refitted. Simply add a Murphy bed to the space & you're set! AirBNB potential is also spectacular. Simply add a kitchenette, get the appropriate licenses and start letting it out. Azalea Festival rates alone could help generate some serious extra cash. The apartment even has its own separate electric meter!The garage offers over 700 square feet of room for parking, working & storage and has roll up doors on both ends! In fact, there appears to be plenty of room to add a driveway into the backyard to make it easy to drive straight through the garage or store a boat or trailer in the back yard.The Main House was measured at 1443 SqFt on the previous appraisal with the Apartment measured at 727 SqFt for a total of 2170 SqFt. The appraisal and tax records call the main house a 3-bedroom home, but for the purposes of the listing the two current bedrooms plus apartment are what make the 3 bedrooms plus the 1.5 baths in the main house with another full bath in the apartment.The WORK COMPLETED LIST really is quite extensive...In the Main Home:KITCHEN: -Custom high end AGA duel fuel range & AGA dishwasher that were specifically selected to match & retain the charm of the historic home. -Professional range hood. -Refinished heart pine flooring. -Custom full wood cabinetry with soft close drawers and countertops made from a single piece of reclaimed wood found in edisto barn. -Custom open wood shelving. -Farm sink with new period fixture. -Custom high end cement tile backsplash and accent wall behind range.BATHROOMS:-New lighting.-New bath fixtures and toilets.-New cement tile.-New high end Kohler Bancroft fixtures in half bathroom.-New pocket door to half bath.-New cement tile flooring.-Custom antique vanity with new sinks, polished nickel kohler bancroft fixtures in master bath.- New lighting in master bath.OTHER: -Sheetrock replaced on all ceilings in main rooms of house. -New paint throughout.-New lighting throughout.-New plumbing PEX throughout the house.-New Electric hot water heater for main house.-New HVAC ductwork throughout.-New mahogany back door & new door hardware.In the Carriage House/Garage:-New mini-split AC system.-New tankless electric water heater.-Completely new bathroom: tile flooring, new shower, toilet and sink, faucet, custom vanity with high end fixtures.-New pine floors, tung oiled.-Custom built-in twin beds with ship lap wall accent.-New lighting fixtures.-New paint throughout.-Custom carriage house doors.This really is a ""walkable"" dream home in the middle of Downtown Summerville's Historic District. Entertain others, take a stroll to be entertained or...just sit still and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings and the work that has been put into this spectacular home!