1934 Port Side Plantation, Georgetown S.C.

The scariest and possibly the most appealing words in this listing is "partially renovated" -- but it explains the CHEAP $429,900 price tag on this 14 room 1934 "manor home" on the South Carolina coast north of Charleston. Three stories with EIGHT bedrooms and 8.5 baths is located in quiet cul de sac just minutes to historic Georgetown's shops and restaurants. Gorgeous live oak tree, bamboo forest and magnolia trees with private wooded setting. All brick home has been under renovation from roof (2000), new gas log sleeves in all 7 fireplaces, new windows, new HVAC for 1st 2 floors, new foundation and brick front porch. much ofthe plumbing and electrical has been rewired. All hardwood floors, crown molding, 9.5 foot ceilings thruout. Butler pantry and breakfast room. Great Room and Library. 3rd floor Renovation was not completed so bring your ideas for the rest! For a "few dollars more", imagine the possibilities. On 3/4 of an acre so there's some land. 4,720 square feet. Lots of room for lots of people. Seems like an ideal candidate for my "retirement commune" group home.

Folly Quarter Manor circa 1936

YOWZA! Apparently just down the road is "one of the most spectacular properties in the Mid Atlantic states". Who knew? It's called Folly Quarter Manor and it was built by the owners of Pimlico and is part of the Doughregan Manor Farm, owned by Charles Carroll, signer of the Dec. of Independence. Amazing 54+ ac. of pristine pastures, horse barns, guest cottage, pool & tennis, out buildings to complement the world class residence of 8000 sq.ft of luxury. 6 bedrooms. 5 full baths plus 3 partial baths. 6 fireplaces. Pond and stream. Now just $15,300,000 -- down from $17,000,000.

If you're interested in snapping it up, it's listed by my favorite Historic Real Estate Porn realtor Kimberly Kepnes -- 443-250-4241 - I wonder if she'd let me in to take a peek....