719 Prince St, Georgetown, SC 29440

Here's your opportunity to own the oldest house in Georgetown. Also a tavern during colonial times the house speaks of days gone by. It is believed to be the oldest still standing tavern in South Carolina. It was constructed ca. 1734 - per the South Carolina Department Of Archives and History. The Thomas Bolem House has recently undergone a massive resurrection. The current owners took great care over a five-year time span to preserve the period relevance of the home while still introducing many modern upgrades. You'll be taken back in time as you view the molding, doors and four amazing fireplaces that were seen and enjoyed by our forefathers. Likewise, the modern features will thrill today's discerning buyer. Stainless appliances, a built in wine rack and wine cooler, a warming drawer, tile counter tops that evoke soapstone craftsmanship, a unique can storage system. large island and gas cooking on 8 burners, with two griddles and two large ovens highlight the kitchen. There is ample room to host large groups or family gatherings. The remodeled bath fixtures are a drastic improvement over what was available in the 1700's. The residence offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and a 4th and 5th room that can be utilized as additional bedrooms as well. The ample 10-foot ceilings make you feel that life is full and that stifling 8- foot claustrophobia feeling disappears the minute you enter the Thomas Bolem House. Ample master bedroom offers a sitting area/game room that could also be used as office space or a nursery. Here you have access to a second floor piazza that spans the entire front of the house offering spectacular views of other special homes in the Historic District. In addition, there is an elegant Dining Room that was thought to be the tavern's bar at one time. An addition was added to the rear of the home in the 1800's which created a space for a sunroom/mud room and a laundry area. Here you will also notice a quiet den/library/TV room located just off the wonderful kitchen. The owners preserved a view of the original exterior chimney and an exposed section of the original roofing system. There is a tremendous back yard that provides space for private contemplation along with plenty of room for gardening. The uniqueness of this residence presents an opportunity for an owner of equal status; someone who respects where we came from and is able to enjoy the past along with the future. Take time to view and enjoy 719 Prince Street - recognized as part of The National Register of Historic Places. An appraisal done in the spring of 2019, said the house was worth $173.50 a square foot after all the remodeling. That calculates to a price in excess of what Zillow is indicating.