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Charming Port Royal Home
Low Country living at its best! You’re just minutes from Parris Island to see your Marine graduate or to visit all the Lowcountry has to offer.
This charming, historic 2 story home is located in the heart of the Old Village of Port Royal. The history and heritage of Port Royal come together in this beautifully restored 100-yr. old home! The house has many historic features including original pine floors and doors, antiques and collectibles throughout.
The 3 bedroom home sleeps 6 and features 1 queen-size bed and 2 full-size beds. The bedrooms are located on the second floor along with a large bathroom featuring a combination vintage claw foot tub w/retrofitted shower and ceramic tile.
The master bedroom is spacious and provides access to the private second floor porch. The porch has wicker chairs and a rocker to enjoy your morning coffee. Like the master bedroom, the charming second and third bedrooms are furnished in antiques and feature vintage linens, quilts and lace window treatments. A full size washer and dryer are conveniently located on the second floor, adjacent to the bedrooms.
Tastefully appointed, the home blends local history with 21st century conveniences, including a 40" flat screen TV with cable access, Free Internet Wi-Fi and central heating and air conditioning. A spacious living room welcomes guests and a large kitchen and dining area is well-appointed with refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, blender, coffee maker and toaster. Additional 1/2 bath on first floor.
The historic home features double front porches shaded by a beautiful Spanish moss draped live oak tree. Both the upper and lower porches provide outdoor seating. This home is perfect for enjoying the mild southern climate and marsh breezes. Pull up a chair, sip on a glass of southern sweet tea and sit awhile.
The house provides one off-street parking spot in front of the house with additional parking in the rear of the property.
Located just 2 miles from the gates of Parris Island makes this home an ideal location for families and friends who are attending the graduation ceremonies at Parris Island.
The house is conveniently located in the Old Village of Port Royal, the heart of the town’s historic district. Visitors with a soft spot for natural outings and fantastic views will find plenty of local attractions to explore, starting with the Cypress Wetlands, a gorgeous slice of coastal environment that features snowy egrets, wood ducks, great blue herons, and a variety of other migrating shorebirds via a number of winding trails.
You can find antique and consignment shops and an eclectic mix of restaurants and coffee shops along Paris Avenue. The streets in this area are all named after the capitals of countries who, at one point or another, tried to claim the area. Visitors will stroll along London (where the vacation house is located), Paris, Madrid and even Edinburgh Streets.
A short walk from the house takes you to The Sands and Boardwalk, Port Royal’s own beach for stunning Battery Creek views. The Sands Beach, with its extensive long wooden pier and small sandy beach, is a popular spot for amateur archaeologists to dig for shark's teeth and other seaside treasures. A tower is also located on site, which is open for climbing visitors, and presents exceptional views of the Port Royal landscape. You can enjoy the public beach and climb the observation tower for spectacular panoramic views of the water, marshes and Parris Island. The Sands has a public boat launch if you want to bring your boat.
A one of a kind hidden jewel, Port Royal combines genuine southern hospitality and living with street music events and festivals, shops, restaurants, the Sands Beach, Cypress Wetland Preserve and much more! A picturesque coastal town that offers miles of views, entertainment and postcard-perfect charm!
If you can tear yourself away from Port Royal, a 10-minute drive will find you in Beaufort where you can explore quaint shops, art galleries, book stores and a variety of cares, bistros, coffee shops and fine restaurants. Shop along Bay Street, lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants and enjoy the spectacular views of the Beaufort River.
Traveling 30 min. from Port Royal is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in South Carolina, Hunting Island State Park, a 5,000 acre park with 3 miles of natural beach. Charleston, SC and Savannah, Georgia are located approximately an hour from Port Royal.
A special place, come visit and make this 100-yr. old historic home, your “home away from home”.
