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Laraine Stevens
( 843 ) 617-0101
408 South Main Street Marion , SC
This original yet renovated gated Craftsman style home with separate Carriage House has so much charm and character that everyday will feel as if you are staying at a great bed and breakfast ! As you walk up onto the oversized wrap-around porch , sipping iced tea and entertaining will come to mind for cool Spring days and warm summer nights . Walk through the front door and you will be struck by the very elegant and wide foyer with unique architecture including original wainscoting , moldings , and an impressive one-of-a-kind “ round room ” with built-in seating and stained glass . The home has five fireplaces all gas ready including one in large living room and one in the large formal dining room . Unique wood cabinetry and tray ceilings throughout . Began in 1907 with so much thought and care and eventually completed in 1912 , it has a very progressive floor plan with a butler ’ s pantry , large mudroom and utility room all located off the wonderful kitchen which today has an island / bar added to it . The Carriage House doors open and reveal the second 750 square foot home including bath , kitchen living room on the main level and cathedral wood ceilings with interesting rafters and beams and an upstairs bedroom loft . Both bathrooms in the main house and the Carriage House are updated . Conveniently located in the heart of picturesque historic downtown Marion where the streets are lined with trees bearing Spanish Moss so characteristic of the South and less than 1 hour from Myrtle Beach , Florence and Lake City . There is public education for students or they can attend Carolina Academy or PD Academy . Take advantage of historic Georgetown on Winyah Bay for boating , shopping and waterfront dining and take day trips to Charleston . Enjoy local activities such as hunting , fishing , wildlife , parks and a Farmers Market in Marion along with restaurants and shops within walking distance of this amazing home .
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