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Folly Beach,SC 29439
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,474 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,001
MLS Listing ID 24014279
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1935
Lot Size 0.480 Acres
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.
Location
State SC
County Charleston
Area 22 - Folly Beach To Battery Island
Interior
Heating Electric,Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type One
Exterior
Fence Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Utilities Available City of Folly Beach,Dominion Energy
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre
Story 2
Foundation Raised
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools James Island
Middle Schools Camp Road
High Schools James Island Charter