Active
712 W Ashley Avenue
Folly Beach SC, 29439
$2,950,000
$2,001.36 per sqft
Active
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,474 sqft
Residential
Built in 1935
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.
24014279
MLSⓇ ID
June 5, 2024
Listed
September 3, 2024
Updated
Map
712 W Ashley Avenue
Folly Beach SC, 29439
Interior Features
Total Stories
2
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen
Floor Description
Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
One
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Electric, Heat Pump
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.48 Acres
Lot Features
0 - 5 Acre
Architectual Style
Traditional
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Septic Tank
School Information
High School
James Island Charter
Elementary School
James Island
Other Property Details
Area Name
22 - Folly Beach to Battery Island
Garage
No
Parking
Attached, Off Street
View
No
County
Charleston
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
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9/3/2024 | Price change | $2,950,000 -14% |
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