Description of 120 Tallow St, Summerville, SC 29483
Listing details for 120 Tallow St, Summerville, SC 29483 : TIMELESS BEAUTY. This one-of-a-kind home in historic Summerville is the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern comfort. A wide SOUTHERN VERANDA wraps around the front and side of the home, complete with wicker swing, and garden views. Three sets of TALL DOUBLE DOORS open off the veranda to the living area - GREAT for catching those cool summer breezes, or for expanding your entertaining out on the veranda. Enter the two-story foyer from the Main Front Door, flooded with light from the loft and the dining room glass doors. A re-purposed door from an old church opens to a coat closet. The modern KITCHEN off the foyer has all the comforts you want - GRANITE COUNTER, STAINLESS CABINETS, CENTER ISLAND, a rustic pantry door, built in buffet, open beamed ceiling with industrial lightingand hand-made wrought iron braces. Plate rack, gas range, built-in microwave and more special touches complete this kitchen, right in the HEART of the home! The OPEN LIVING AREA with two-story high ceiling, fills one side of the home. Surround sound ready, fans, BEAUTIFUL NATURAL WOOD FLOORING, and a STUNNING TWO-SIDED FIREPLACE set in a custom designed room divider make this area unique! Architectural features in the divider wall repeat the motif of the church door in the foyer, add built in book cases on both sides, and a touch of shiplap to make it homey! FLEX SPACE on the other side of the fireplace can be an additional sitting room, office, or study. Down the hallway from the kitchen is the laundry room and quaint guest half-bath, both covered by split barn doors. Dining room, just off the kitchen, has an AMAZING FLOATING GLASS light fixture, a small built-in BUTLER'S PANTRY, and double glass doors opening onto the screened back porch. Romantic Master Suite completes the downstairs. A Bay wall with high windows provides storage and a sitting area. High box ceiling has an inset window for more light, and privacy. And the Master Bath - WOW FACTOR with stylized Fleur-de-lis motif tiled flooring, linen-textured tile for the shower with frameless glass doors, custom wood trim work and lighting, "his and hers" vanities. Beautiful open staircase with cherry wood treads leads to the upstairs, which has two bedrooms, an artist's loft, and a bath. Antique grates cover the cold air returns at the foot of the stairs and in the loft. Pickled wood flooring is in the loft and the "Juliet" bedroom. The "Juliet" bedroom is at the top of the stairs. Dual closets, and a VERY unique lanai / balcony overlooking the living area. The artists loft has plenty of sunlight, and is a great retreat for the artist, or for a hobby space or family media room. The Blue room is at the end of the loft, another unique space with charming alcoves and dual closets. The upstairs bathroom is truly unique - antique black and white mini-tiles for the flooring, a pedestal sink, and a custom designed shower - along with lots of built-in nooks for storage and supplies. Outside the home is a gardener's paradise. A workshop / potters shed with electricity, large stone pavers in the courtyard, multiple flower / plant beds, a huge LIVE OAK tree shading the front yard and porch, and many other planting nooks and crannies for your "garden angel" to fill. A two-car carport with electricity, a new HVAC system, encapsulated crawl space with automatic de-humidifiers, and so much more make this home a special place! Be prepared to spend some time being delighted as you explore this lovely Summerville cottage.