Viewing Listing MLS# 16028341

This plantation style manor house, built in 1937, is the classic marriage of elegance and southern charm. The house features 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, with several large living spaces, situated on beautiful grounds. The expansive front yard has picturesque moss covered oaks and features a circular drive leading to the stately main entrance. The front door opens to the grand entrance hall with circular staircase. To the left of the entrance is gorgeously paneled music room, which leads to the master suite. The large master bedroom has an enormous 15 x 9 closet space with vaulted ceilings, sky lights and art-glass chandelier. The master bath has a walk-in shower and brand new vanity.Across the entrance hall, through the double doors is the billiards room which has three sets of french doors that open to the sitting porch and provide a lot of natural light. To the right of the billiards room is a large formal dining room which features an opulent chandelier and another set of french doors to the sitting porch. The dining room also has a door to the kitchen.The spacious kitchen provides abundant workspace and storage, and is perfect for traditional southern cooking. Off the kitchen is a root cellar, space for a breakfast nook and additional multipurpose space. The kitchen has a side door to the driveway and carriage house, and is open to a large extension.The extension to the house features a massive great room with 20 foot ceilings, paneled walls, exposed beams, a wood burning fireplace and a cozy loft overlooking the great room. Beneath the loft, is a large bathroom, utility space and laundry room. The great room also has a set of french doors opening to the back patio.There are 3 bedrooms and one full bath on the second story. One of the upstairs bedrooms is a huger master-sized room with fireplace, large sitting area, and two closets. All bedrooms feature high ceilings and cedar closets. Additional features of the house include original hard wood floors, custom window treatments that can convey to the buyer, and many original light fixtures. There are a total of five fireplaces throughout the house. The large wood burning fireplace in the great room, and the 4 original coal burning fire places used to heat the house before the installation of central heating and air. The back of the house is an oasis for enjoying the out doors. The sitting porch runs the length of the main house. There is a large patio with ivy covered trellis and bench for relaxing in the shade. The swimming pool features a built-in jacuzzi, and shaded pool deck. The original carriage house is situated just off the extension, and could be developed into a mother-in-law apartment. Beyond the fence the property extends to a private pond and includes 1/3 acre of undeveloped nature. The 1.6 acre property is located in the hamlet of Holly Hill. Take advantage of all the south has to offer with a small town country home close to Lake Marion but not far from Charleston.