66 Godley Rd, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920

Looking to become a part of a unique and irreplaceable piece of US history? Look no further than in The Lowcountry of Beaufort County, SC. The historic Oaks Plantation was built in 1854, and is situated on 2.27 acres on Chowan Creek Bluff. Less than a 10 minute drive to Historic Downtown Beaufort, this stately home has many period details including original fireplace mantels, Heart Pine flooring and charming wrap around front and back porches. The property was part of, and subject to, US Army Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman's 1865 Special Field Order No. 15, whereby freedmen were granted the right to establish ''a peaceable agricultural settlement'' of up to 40 acres in the 400,000 acres of a strip of land 30 miles inland from the coast, stretching from Charleston to the St. Johns river in north FL. For a time during The War, The Oaks served as an officers' headquarters and, subsequent to the cessation of hostilities, as one of the first schools for freed blacks which is now known as Penn Center. The property is protected by a conservation easement and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy this bucolic, moss draped Lowcountry property with its privacy and expansive vistas. Entering the home thru the grand foyer, the great room on the water side has beautiful whitewashed pine walls and ceiling with wall-to- wall windows showing off the great views to the water, marshes and islands beyond. The formal sitting room, formal dining, kitchen and master bedroom are on the main living level with 3 additional bedrooms on the 2nd level, all with an en-suite bath. The kitchen can be considered a full catering kitchen, large enough to host gatherings of family and friends. Should a new owner choose, the home could be perfect for an active Bed and Breakfast business, or a high end Wedding Venue.Behind the home is an in ground pool, and dock for access to surrounding waters leading to historic Port Royal Sound and to The Atlantic. This versatile and unique property represents an exceptional opportunity for its next stewards. Adjacent to the home is a 25'w x 60.625'L outbuilding (aprox 1500+ sq/ft). It is cement floored, has electricity, is plumbed and on septic system. Would make a great shop or could be turned into a rustic open pole barn type space for oyster roasts, cook outs, etc.