712 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439 - MLS#24014279

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Gina Solano

gina@solanoandassociates.com +1(843) 991-8882

Listed by Dunes Properties of Chas Inc

$2,950,000

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,474 SqFt

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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

Acres 0.48

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

Rooms

Primary Bedroom Level Upper

Master Bedroom Upper

Interior

Interior Features Eat-in Kitchen

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

Porch Screened

Building

Lot Description 0 - .5 Acre

Story 2

Foundation Raised

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories Two

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools James Island

Middle Schools Camp Road

High Schools James Island Charter

Others

Financing Cash,Conventional

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Gina Solano

+1(843) 991-8882

Realtor | License ID: 104371

Realtor License ID: 104371

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