1707 Bay Street

Description

Historic Colonial style home with stunning views of the ''Bluff'' overlooking the Bay of the Beaufort River was built by the Keyserling family around 1920 and is just steps from charming downtown Beaufort and the wonderful Waterfront Park with its many festivals, events, restaurants, and shops! Step through the gracious living room and dining room to admire the beautiful hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and exquisite crown molding. Huge windows give the whole house a light and airy feeling. An enclosed sunroom off the living room provides wonderful flow for entertainment as well as relaxation with a view. A gourmet Kitchen showcases Vetrostone counters tops, custom cabinetry, and upscale stainless-steel appliances, including several JennAir appliances, with an adjoining covered porch.A rare find, this home has two master bedrooms, with one on the main floor. Lovingly and meticulously restored and modernized while keeping its historic integrity, the updates include new HVACs, plumbing, electrical systems, kitchen, bathrooms, and a Rennai water heater. The resulting home is a seamless and functional integration of the old and the new. Built on a double lot, the outdoor space, including a sizeable deck, is designed to invite both intimate or large gatherings to enjoy the spacious private park-like yard and lovely fountain behind custom wrought iron gates. Other features include a double garage plus ample parking space, well water irrigation system with Greenbug pest control, and a closet "pallet" barn door that was featured in the Beaufort Gazette and on the "Ask this Old House" website. This home is absolutely a must see!