705 Washington St, Beaufort, SC 29902

Built in 1789; two-story tabby with hipped roof rests over an elevated basement with portico entrances. The house is eight rooms with high ceilings, plaster walls, original wood floors, fireplaces and detailed molding. The first floor has four perfectly proportioned rooms; formal parlor, cypress paneled study, formal dining room with butler's pantry, and a large country kitchen with modern conveniences. The second floor is three bedrooms, two baths and a grand ballro with medallion ceiling and access to the upper portico. Time has only added to the rich patina of this grand showcase house. (T0807123)