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St James Santee Episcopal Chapel of Ease
Chapel of Ease churches were often built when larger churches were difficult to travel to and also when village populations began to expand. St James Santee Episcopal Chapel of Ease was built in 1890. Residents of the area donated the land, funds, and carpentry skills for its construction. This is still an active church…
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The Bittersohn Inn – Summerville
It’s a private home now, but once upon a time, this pretty old place was part of a hotel complex. It was built in 1880 and along with the house next door (still standing), it was known as the Bittersohn Inn. The Inn was located in close proximity to the railroad and it’s thought…
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The Claridge House
This bright and beautiful old house was built in 1897 and is found in Wagener, South Carolina. I passed through this little town on my way to Charleston a while back and was taken with this cheery, happy house. It was built by Pickens Gunter for Jake W. Lybrand, who was a merchant in town.The…
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Backroads South Carolina House
Found this one on a South Carolina backroad. I don’t know its story, but it appears to be in the process of being fixed up. ❤
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Beaufort, South Carolina House
Welcome to July everybody! Here’s a beauty tucked away in the trees in Beaufort, South Carolina. ✨
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The Carrington-Carr House
A storybook Queen Anne in Charleston! This is one of the “newer” homes there having been built in 1890. It was built on the site of another home that was destroyed in the earthquake of 1886. Waring P. Carrington, a jeweler, bought the lot in 1889. His wife, Martha Williams was daughter to George W.…
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Beautiful Beaufort Scene
We were riding bikes through the neighborhood when this house came into view across the still pond. I came to a complete stop and took a deep breath. I’d like to just float in a little boat around this beautiful Beaufort scene. ✨
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Beaufort, SC Cottage
Will you just look at this cutie patootie! It was built sometime around 1900 and is located in the Beaufort Historic District. It contains about 1125 square feet and just sold a couple of months ago for $650k.
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Georgetown, SC Victorian
You can find this beautiful Victorian on Front Street in Georgetown, South Carolina. It was built in 1885 and is just a block from the waterfront. This street is a gorgeous one for a stroll with trees lining the way and many gems like this.
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Henry Oliver House – Summerville
Oliver House is in Summerville, South Carolina and a what a beautiful mansard it is! Built by Henry Oliver in 1888. Oliver was known for his work as the builder of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston. He succeed Henry L. Cade who died during its construction.
