Address 205 Sumter Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483 US
Listing Provided by Carriage Properties LLC
New or Pre-Owned Pre-Owned
Sale Type Not an Auction
MLS Area 63 - Summerville/Ridgeville
Description : THE RHETT HOUSE C.
THE RHETT HOUSE C.1882 Founder of the Preservation Society describes 205 Sumter with ''sweeping oaks, many azaleas and shrubs lining a circular drive'' giving ''the tall white house the special Summerville look and feel; a combination of hospitality and privacy, of country space in city living.'' On Summerville's most beautiful street 205 Sumter stands 3 blocks from the town square with restaurants, parks, tennis courts, walking trails, library, gym, shops, arts center, salons, theatre, neighborhood wine shop and more. This is a true walk-everywhere location as it was when built by Dr. Benjamin Rhett and his wife Julia Parker Rhett. (History in Documents) Of the Victorian era the house is more in the style of earlier Charleston singles with double piazzas, and a formal courtyard garden
Exterior Features
Exterior Wood Siding
Foundation Crawl Space
Roof Architectural
Water / Sewer Public Sewer,Public Water
Misc. Exterior Fence - Wooden Enclosed,Porch - Full Front,Patio,Workshop,Porch - Front Porch
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