202 S Hickory St, Summerville, SC 29483

The circa 1860 Webster-Petigru House at 202 S Hickory is a brilliant combination of an impeccably restored historic landmark and a spectacular new addition of indoor and outdoor living space so well positioned and designed it seems suspended in the one acre private garden. Pristine and carefully maintained, no expense was spared in this solid restoration which was a collaboration of Douglas Boyce’s architectural vision and the owners’ respect for tradition and sense of style. Together they have created a manageable estate property that is enduring and gracious. The restoration project won the prestigious Historic Preservation Society Award. The main house, the guest cottage, and the three car garage workshop anchor three corners of the property allowing superb privacy for a traditional Summerville garden of pines, oaks, magnolias, azaleas, and camellias with very low-maintenance ground cover plants and brick hardscaping, a landscape design that establishes manicured order with little upkeep. The 1860’s main house is remarkably intact with heart pine floors, 13 foot ceilings, tall 6 over 6 windows, fireplaces in every room, columned, deep front porch, and large airy rooms of lovely proportions and balance. There is a wide central hallway that connects the formal living room, dining room and library to the 32’x22’ kitchen/family room addition…it is stunning, state-of-the-art space. All bedrooms have extra large bathrooms and walkin closets, with the master on the first floor in a separate wing with windows on three sides overlooking the gardens. There is a cozy guest cottage with its own address, driveway, brick patio and garden. Two blocks away - by sidewalk - is the village center with charming shops, restaurants, playhouse theater, and the oldest pharmacy/soda fountain in South Carolina. This highly desirable property is an outstanding value with its unique Charleston/Summerville provenance, “walking” location, structural integrity, and innovative addition. Current as of 2012-11-18.