550 W Main Street

Description

Stunning 4 bedroom home in the heart of Laurens historic district welcomes you with a fabulous mix of Southern and historic features. Tasteful modern updates have been recently added but the original 1924 character remains; so you get the best of both worlds with the carefully chosen modern finishes to complement the classic architecture. Boasting gorgeous original hardwoods and 8 fireplaces! Fall in love with charming downtown Historic Laurens with the sidewalk lined streets and a cozy small-town feel. The "Stephens House can be registered in the national registry if desired on its 100th birthday (just about 2 years away.) Entering the foyer, to the left and to the right are two large rooms that could be used interchangeably as formal living, dining, or family room. Down the hall, the kitchen and dining area will not disappoint. With beautiful selections of counters, cabinets and flooring, the kitchen is so inviting for family gatherings and features a closet pantry plus a generously sized walk-in storage room. Also on the main level is a flex room that could be used as a master on main, an office or a guest room, a full bathroom /main floor laundry room combination and also a half bath. Upstairs features the master suite plus 2 additional bedrooms and 3rd full bath. All the bedrooms have gorgeous hardwood floors and fireplace. Extensive work has been done to replace all the plumbing pipes under the home and to the street, inside plumbing and fixtures, lighting, adding all the right finishing touches in the kitchen and baths and throughout the home without compromising the historical integrity. To the rear of the home is a 3 car carport as well as a large carriage house. The bonus space is large enough to use as a detached garage, workshop , apartment, art studio; the possibilities are endless. Behind the carriage house, the back of the property is fenced in as a park like setting with an abundance of natural landscape for privacy. Enjoy those gorgeous views from either level of your back patios. The wrap around side porch is the perfect place for a swing and your morning coffee. This wrap around effect also creates a wonderful indoor/ outdoor flow, making it perfect for entertaining. The built-in china cabinet and the antique china within it will remain to preserve the historic appeal of the home.