208 Sumter Avenue
208 Sumter Avenue
$1,890,000
5
6
1
7,453
7,453
$254
Closed 4/1/22
Description
The Elizabeth Arden House is a truly exquisite property located in the historic district of downtown Summerville. It is privately situated on the area's most coveted street and walkable to the town square, restaurants, shops, and tennis courts. The home was originally built in 1897 by A. J. Baird for Mr. Samuel Lord, a Charleston attorney. World-renowned businesswoman, Elizabeth Arden, purchased the southern Victorian-style estate as a summer home and sold the property in 1954 while creating her...The Elizabeth Arden House is a truly exquisite property located in the historic district of downtown Summerville. It is privately situated on the area's most coveted street and walkable to the town square, restaurants, shops, and tennis courts. The home was originally built in 1897 by A. J. Baird for Mr. Samuel Lord, a Charleston attorney. World-renowned businesswoman, Elizabeth Arden, purchased the southern Victorian-style estate as a summer home and sold the property in 1954 while creating her cosmetic empire. It is said that Arden painted the front door a different color for each season, but it now remains red, the inspiration for the entrances to her salons. With Charleston-style double piazzas, this property boasts timeless vintage details and exudes welcoming, southern charm. The home has five bedrooms and features soaring 12 ft. ceilings, original heart pine floors, hand-carved moldings, six fireplaces, two laundry rooms, an elevator, and a spacious study on the first level. The chef's kitchen is equipped with custom cabinetry, a Viking range and a spacious pantry. A designated bar room is located off the kitchen and dining room. A picturesque exterior accentuates the manicured grounds, pool house with kitchen and three separate cottages. Additional exterior features include a garden by renowned landscape architect Robert Marvin, a pool, two gazebos, fountain and wrought iron fence surrounding the premises. The property was purchased by the current owners from Mrs. Lillian Bostwick Phipps' estate who was married to the late Ogden Phipps. Their daughter was the fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer. Enriched with stories and legends of previous owners, this historic residence in downtown Summerville is highly regarded and offers a truly remarkable opportunity.
- Listed by William Means Real Estate, LLC
- Listed by RE/MAX FullSail
Property Details for 208 Sumter Avenue
Architectural Style
Charleston Single
Subdivision NameNone
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 04/05/2022 12:58 PM
Property Details for 208 Sumter Avenue
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | 21011285 |
Days on Market | 270 |
Taxes | $7,106 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Detached |
Year Built | 1897 |
Lot Size | 1.20 AC / 52,272 SF |
County | Dorchester County |
Location
Building Information for 208 Sumter Avenue
Stories3Year Built1897Building Size-Lot Size1.20 AC / 52,272 SF
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Property Information for 208 Sumter Avenue
Property History for 208 Sumter Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 208 Sumter Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$30,318Additions$54,832Total$85,150
Tax Record2023$25,002 ($2,083 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt5,825 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,825 SqFtStories2Lot Size52,235 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996CountyDORCHESTERAPN137-10-09-015
Schools near 208 Sumter Avenue
This home is within Dorchester 02 School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Summerville Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Alston Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Summerville High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Rollings Middle School Of The Arts Public6 to 8 |
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