Are you totally undecided about what to do with all those corsets and hoop skirts you’ve been wearing all these years? Does everyone ask you if your husband’s name is Rhett? Don’t worry your pretty little head.
Instead, why not buy a home that more closely resembles your style? If you’re agreeable–or just can’t imagine parting with your Civil War-era wardrobe, we have just the thing: this magnificent antebellum mansion in Beaufort, South Carolina, that is now for sale, priced at $2.395 million.
A street view of the mansion shows that it is complemented by the lush tall trees surrounding it as it stands tall over the street. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a view from the small park across the street where there is a lovely bench for those who want to enjoy the river scenery. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There is a small brick walkway in front of the house with a small stone structure before the street. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The gorgeous home has white fences and a small gate separating it from the sidewalk. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The house number on one of its posts with a little historic caption below it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The front porch has a couple of comfortable white wooden rocking chairs perfect for enjoying the river scenery. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The perfect view of the river scenery from the vantage point of the raised porch. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The charming porch has a row of columns supporting the white ceiling with small white railings in between. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The dramatic foyer has sunny yellow walls with a majestic chandelier in the middle of the ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The other view of the foyer features a wooden console table as well as a couple of wall-mounted mirrors to match the patterned area rug. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The living room has cheerful blue walls and blue ceiling with a brilliant chandelier in the middle. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The living room is warmed by a lovely fireplace with a wall-mounted mirror above it.
The round wooden coffee table serves as the middle point of the room surrounded by a beige sofa and wooden chairs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This view of the living room showcases a grand piano placed at the corner by the window. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look of the grand piano and its beautiful dark brown hue. to complement the blue curtains of the window. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The second living room has warm beige walls and ceiling with a wooden ceiling fan in the middle. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This living room is complemented by the gorgeous fireplace that has a decorative mirror mounted above it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the fireplace shows the intricate carvings on it and its amazing craftsmanship. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The charming and homey main kitchen has sunny yellow walls and ceiling brightened by the white moldings and recessed lights. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The yellow walls are then complemented by the green cabinetry lining the walls matching well with the kitchen island that has a black countertop. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The black countertop of the kitchen island matches with those of the surrounding cabinetry topped with decorative jars above. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This view of the kitchen reveals the informal dining area beside it that has a rectangular dining table topped with a chandelier. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the cooking area shows that the kitchen is fitted with modern appliances for a nice contrast with the rustic feel of the area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The informal dining area is complemented by a large fireplace with with a dark wooden mantle topped with a wall-mounted painting. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The closer look at the wooden mantle reveals the intricate carvings of the amazing craftsmanship as well as the decorative tea pots above. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The second kitchen has a simpler and more rustic aesthetic than the main kitchen. It also has its own informal dining area and wooden kitchen island. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The elegant dining room has amazing amber walls and yellow ceiling that is complemented by a large majestic chandelier. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The elliptical wooden dining table is surrounded by elegant wooden cushioned dining chairs matching the hue of the walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The walls are also line with antique wooden furniture that elevates the aesthetic of the room along with the intricate patterned area rug. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The library has a small floor space but makes up for it with a cozy vibe and a relaxing color. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The comfortable sofa set of the library is surrounded by walls of built-in bookshelves filled with books brightened by the windows in between. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A cozy and comfortable family room with a simple area rug that matches the walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This family room also has a long rectangular coffee table to match with the elegant cushioned sofa set and matching pillows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The lower level hallway is lined with built-in bookshelves that set the mood across from the wooden staircase with a reading nook underneath. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The main hallway has the same sunny yellow walls complemented by the brown wooden furniture. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There is also a large wall-mounted vintage painting that complements the large wall. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The staircase leading to the second level has wooden steps and decorated with more wall-mounted artworks. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The tall ceiling of the staircase is adorned with a gorgeous chandelier. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The view of the staircase from the second level reveals the beauty of the wooden steps complementing the yellow walls with a tapestry on one wall. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The second floor hallway has antique wooden furniture for additional storage and decoration display. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This beautiful bedroom has an antique wooden bed that has a large wooden headboard and a fireplace beside it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Across from the bed is a beautiful wooden vanity cabinet with a mirror matching the ceiling fan. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The other bedroom has gorgeous red walls for a dynamic look balanced by the wooden door and moldings. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The brown wooden headboard of the bed plays well with the dynamic red tone of the walls and the patterned area rug underneath. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bedroom also has its own fireplace with a white mantle adorned with a wall-mounted artwork above. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bedroom has a cheerful pastel tone to its walls the perfectly contrasts the dark wooden flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The pastel wall color is also a perfect match for the wooden mission-style bed that has a large wooden headboard. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The wooden bed is also good pairing for the wooden dresser and vanity on its side that has its own mirror beside the white fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This simple yet rustic bedroom has exposed wooden beams on its ceiling to pair with the wooden frame of the bed. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This primary bathroom has an abundance of natural lighting that plays well with the white tiles of the walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The white door and black and white checkered flooring of the primary bathroom pairs well with the backsplash middle lining. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The white freestanding bathtub is placed under a window with white shutters to bring in natural lighting. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This small bathroom has a simple white wooden vanity beside the glass door of the walk-in shower area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The amazing pastel colors of this bathroom is good match for the white moldings and white pedestal sink. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This white pedestal sink is right beside the walk-in shower area with white walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The sunny yellow walls of this bathroom is complemented by the yellow lights coming from the wall-mounted lamp beside the vanity mirror. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The balcony door leading to the second level balcony is adorned with a couple of decorative dog statues guarding the door. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Similar to the porch, this second floor balcony also has several supporting white pillars and comfortable outdoor chairs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The white exterior walls of the house is contrasted by the dark wooden shutters of the windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The beautiful river view of the second floor balcony is complemented with tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The backyard has a large lawn of lush grass perfect for home parties or barbeques. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
From this lawn of grass is a beautiful archway of shrubbery flanked with stone benches. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This arch leads to a beautiful maze garden filled with hedges of shrubs and tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The hedges of grass are arranged in a decorative pattern for a unique aesthetic. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
All these centers on a small stone round fountain. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A view of the lavish garden from a higher vantage shows that there are also stone benches placed on the sides. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There is a small outdoor dining area in the backyard with lovely outdoor furniture and stone flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A farther vantage point of this outdoor dining area shows the beauty of the lush greenery surrounding it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The small shed and coach house has the same lovely white exteriors as the main house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The parking area of the house has an easy access from the road. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The huge parking area is enough to fit a couple of vehicles easily. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
An aerial shot of the home from the front showing the white exteriors popping out against the green landscaping. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This aerial shot reveals just how close the house is to the beautiful river across the street. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The beautiful mansion is a part of a small community with equally large houses. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
An aerial shot of the lovely home from the side of the river. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
An aerial shot of the home from a far distance of the river and its beauty showcased. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Built in 1852 and overlooking the Beaufort River, this historic treasure was built by Lewis Reeve Sams, a planter who at one time owned half of Dataw Island, for his family to escape the stifling heat by catching the cooling breezes off the water with its upper and lower-story front porches that span the width of the house. After his death his wife inherited the home, who willed it to her son, the Rev. Thomas Fuller Sams acquired the property and is listed on 1862 Direct Tax records as being its owner on the eve of the Union occupation, during which the house was used as Hospital #14 for Union Army officers and headquarters to General Rufus Saxton during the Civil War.
More recently, the home was selected as the setting of the movie, Prince of Tides, written by the late local author, Pat Conroy and nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1991 and starring Barbra Streisand and Nick Nolte. Elegantly restored, it has been used as the Bay Street Inn, and currently as a family home. The seller, entrepreneur Scott Myers and his wife, Gwen, bought the home in 2006 for $1.875 million, according to county property records.
Today, Bay Street separates the property from the water, but it can be easily accessed since the riverbank across the street is a city park.
Rooms are generous and speak of earlier, more gentile times when a party would converse in the main living room, go into dinner and afterward the men would gather in the library with their cigars and port while the ladies would retire to the parlor. Windows were tall and deep, welcoming in the evening breeze.
At 7,600 square feet, included in the three-story home are six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, large entry foyer with dramatic staircase, formal living, and dining rooms, a library-media room, parlor, family room, and large eat-in kitchen. There are eight fireplaces, hardwood floors and the home has original elaborate millwork throughout along with built-in cabinets and bookshelves. Modern updates include an elevator, two laundries, and the first floor has two bedrooms, a catering kitchen and could be closed off as a separate apartment.
The home has been modernized to include 21st-century amenities while keeping its classic, deep-south antebellum design. Though it’s undergone rehabilitation and restoration over the years, according to the historic property records, the home has retained its plantation-style architecture, replete with characteristic Greek-Revival inspiration. The back porch overlooks the deep green of the landscape and the formal layout of the boxwood garden maze of landscaped hedges, a central fountain, and an outbuilding.
If you don’t give buying this lovely property serious consideration, where will you go, what will you do?
Frankly, my dear, we don’t give a damn.
Photo & Video Credit: Anthony Pierro of AJPierro Photography Drone footage credit: Robert Gecy of Robert Gecy Photography
