417 Prince St.

Description

Welcome to the historic Thomas Hutchinson House located in downtown Georgetown SC. This lovely "single house" was completed in 1790 being built by master builder William Cuttino and is on the National Registry. The home is also numbered as a contributing home within the Historic District of Georgetown SC. The home rest on a foundation of English bond brick. Exterior features include double "piazzas" that define the main entry. Period nine over nine windows , many with original handmade glass, flood rooms with sunlight. Take note of the "Mansard" roof which was a design change of the roofline in the 1800's. Operable shutters and deep cornices are period details that define the era of this home. Upon entering the front door, you are greeted by a stairwell that ascends from the basement level up to the third floor. Simple, yet elegant railings and wainscoting make up this area (take note of the pendant drops of the stairwell). Heart of pine original floors are in many of the rooms within the home. The first floor bedroom was once the formal drawing room of the home. In this room, candlelight molding envelopes the space and is also repeated in the mantlepiece with an overmantel of "Museum Quality". On the other side of the hallway you will find a large double room with a classic revival cornice and fretwork, elegant wainscoting and other period details that mimic features within the home. Another mantel with overmantel copies the details of the trim. Other features on the main level include a galley style kitchen with gas range top and double oven. The ceiling is original beadboard from a time when this was likely a rear porch. Step down into the den that is sun-filled. Laundry and extra storage are located off this space. Second floor features include two large bedrooms and two full baths. Both bedrooms are also anchored by fireplaces with mantles of Federal design in one room and a simpler design in another. One bath shares space with the second story landing. A primary full bath and a charming study are located at the back of the second bedroom with the study featuring a small fireplace with mantle. From this room you may enter the upper level porch that faces East and overlooks Prince street. The third story also has two rooms that are currently a library and an artist studio. Large windows, set within the roofline of the Mansard roof, offer not only wonderful light, but also views of properties that surround. The gardens are a lovely mix of defined areas for dining and entertaining. Take note of the mature plants, that are native to the area , and are planted in a way that feels more "natural" and are reminiscent of the lovely gardens that define many of Georgetown's dwellings. Located within walking distance to many of Georgetown's highlights that include shopping, dining, hotels, The Harborwalk and more! The Georgetown Airport is within minutes and this home is within a few blocks of the many amenities that the city has to offer! Charleston SC is just over an hour to the south of Georgetown and within 20 minutes you can be relaxing on the beach in Pawleys Island SC.