A home that was once lost in a card game. A home that had a frequent guest named Al Capone. Those are the rumors. What is not a rumor is this home is a rare gem in Berkeley County, meticulously preserved, yet appropriately updated mechanicals from the electrical to the solar panels, tankless water heater, generator and all of the other modern conveniences you can think of. Built around 1924, the home for insurance purposes is much younger due to the updated mechanicals. The property sits on a 1/2 city block of approximately 3/4 of an acre and features a heated fiberglass pool installed in 2020, a three-bay garage and workshop of approximately 2000 sqft. with 2 RV/Boat storage doors and one single-car and could easily house 6 cars and original kitchen constructed of original shiplap.This would make a great office. Take the front brick steps to the full front porch flanked by 6 columns to the double french door entry and you will find yourself inside the grand foyer where original heart pine wood flooring-refinished in 2013-leads you through the original parlor, a massive room perfect for a large living room or could easily be made into two rooms. On the opposite side of the foyer are two owner-suite style bedrooms, each with bathrooms connected to the room. The first bedroom has a built-in vanity and step-in soaking tub with a lifetime warranty installed in 2019. The other bedroom on he first floor has a bathroom remodeled in 2020 with huge walk-in shower/handicapped accessible. That is not all though!! There is another large living room and a normal dining room where the original features of the home are on full display from the crystal/glass door knobs, lead-glass windowed door, swinging kitchen door and built-in glass cabinet and Parquet wood flooring. The updated kitchen has all of the best amenities, oversized cabinets and a gas line to the 300-gallon propane tank for the owner wanting gas appliances. Upstairs, two ample-sized bedrooms join a full bathroom and two attic spaces that could easily be converted into additional living space. The home is also equipped with an exterior elevator/lift to the main living area installed in 2008. In 1970, the owners added a brick exterior and a new foundation for support. Additional features include 24 solar panels and 3 Nest thermostats installed and solar coverings in the house attic installed in 2017. The moisture barrier was replaced in 2020, Generac generator installed in 2022, 3 HVAC units, Vector Security System with front and back cameras, new roof in 2011 as well as gutters and new paint in 2019 and new chimney caps.
The yard is fenced with three gates installed in 2020 and one electric gate with remote installed in 2021. Owner does have a current termite bond. Property is located across from the Berkeley County Courthouse and the other two corners are commercially-zoned. Property could likely be rezoned to commercial if desired. buyer to verify anything deemed important. New lakefront marina right at the end of Broughton Road less than 5 minutes from this property!!