1548 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

Overflowing with charm, this truly unique gem of a home is located on just over an acre of land! Built in 1930, this home is centrally located on James Island. Only a short 10 minute drive to Folly Beach & Downtown Charleston. Enjoy the country life while living in the city. Enter the property on a circular gravel driveway. Eleven gorgeous live oaks spanning from 150 to 300 years old greet you. Springtime brings an amazing show of flowering azaleas, dogwood trees & hydrangeas. Walk up the brick steps leading to the expansive screened-in front porch. Brick columns, beadboard ceiling & two ceiling fans create the perfect space to relax & unwind. Step into the house & you will be welcomed into a spacious great room featuring wood ceiling beams, hardwood floors &an exposed brick chimney primed for a wood burning stove. The kitchen features hardwood floors, pendant & recessed lighting, custom pine cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and it's own outdoor entry access door. The dinning area, adjacent to the kitchen, has a beautiful doorway framed with repurposed railroad ties. From the dinning room, enter the large sun room through a beautiful wooden sliding barn door. The sun room, overlooking the large backyard, features numerous wooden built-in shelves and a charming wood plank ceiling. A currently nonfunctioning brick chimney is located between the dinning room and the sun room. It can only be viewed from the outside of the home. The common room is a unique space that joins the bedrooms, kitchen and full bathroom. There you will find a custom shiplap accent wall, washer & dryer connections and a third outdoor entry access door. The door leads to the side yard currently constructed as a dog run. The master bedroom features recessed lighting, a beautiful & unique small window that you must see, an accent wall, shelving, an adjacent half bath with a walk-in closet. All windows appear to be original to the home and open on a pulley system. Master bedroom windows have safety latches on them. The full bath has an adorable circular skylight, recessed lighting and ample storage. New advanced Honeywell security system with CO2 & smoke detection. Sensors are located on all windows & doors. Most door are solid wood. New HVAC system can be controlled from the thermostat or from an app on your smartphone. Coming back from a day at the beach? Utilize your custom built outdoor shower and keep the sand out of your home. The entry is through a sliding corrugated metal & wood barn door. The expansive back yard is a fantastic location for entertaining a large group of family & friends, or just relaxing on a quiet afternoon on the patio.