1727 Chaneybriar Ln Johns Island, SC 29455

Listing details for 1727 Chaneybriar Ln, Johns Island, SC 29455 : The ''Briar Patch'' is a wonderful country home on over four acres overlooking Church Creek with beautiful oak trees, mature azaleas, and camellias that have been lovingly nurtured for over fifty years. The property is secluded down a long gravel driveway through the woods that creates the feel of being far away from everything, yet this property is surprisingly close to downtown, Kiawah, and West Ashley. The main house, built in 1967, has approx. 2784 sq.ft. of living space. The kitchen was updated with new appliances and custom cabinets by David Puls in 2007. The separate guesthouse with approx. 850 sq.ft. was built in the early 1960's and contains a large fireplace and an outdoor fireplace with an oyster pit and built in grill. The guesthouse is on it's own septic system. This guesthouse was updated with a new bathroom and HVAC system in 2007. There is a detached garage with a workshop and storage room. There is a salt-water pool, and a concrete pad with a basketball goal and a tennis backboard. The original crabbing dock is in place and there is a newer shared dock that with a covered pier head, floating dock, and jet dock. The spot on Church Creek that is the Briarpatch has been lovingly nurtured for over fifty years. Sam Wideman and his wife Jane Allan Wideman bought the property in the 1950s when Sam was a chemistry professor at the Citadel. Jane Allan's family owned James Allan and Co. at 285 King Street. Sam and Jane built the small building, then the larger building and then the house. Sam and Jane and Jane's sister, Sarah C. Allan lived in the house in their retirement. Chaneybriars, or wild asparagus, are abundant on the property.