The location and privacy of this home is one of a kind on Johns Island for under $500K! Located less than 10 miles from Downtown Charleston and Folly Beach and only 2.5 miles from the Stono Bridge, you can enjoy all that Charleston has to offer but still live a quaint country lifestyle.1730 Fern Hill driveway leads more than 500 ft through a an estate like entrance. The home has expansive porches perfect for relaxing and enjoying the peacefulness of the property. 4 Beds, 3 full baths and over 2500 sq ft of 2 story living space. Custom features include a 20 ft brick fire place, tin roof, built-in wine racks and bookshelves, fireplace in master bedroom. Take notice of the and ample outdoor entertainment space. No HOA and located in an 'x' flood zoneThe bonus room upstairs overlooking the main living area is currently used as a pool room and is adjacent to a large private bedroom with full bath and access to garage creating an almost ""mother in law"" suite opportunity. Located on the property is a small retention pond that fills and drains as the seasons change which adds the perfect touch to this low country living lifestyle. Located in the rear section of the property is a 25x25 shop with electric and plumbing as well as 12 indoor/outdoor dog kennels. The shop was used for storage and needs some TLC. There is also an RV pad with electric and septic hookup. The property is zoned RR-1 (low density rural residential) and is intended to provide for areas where the rural atmosphere can be maintained and where limited farming operations such as general crop farming, equestrian based business, growing of orchards/vineyards, raising of small farm animals, etc can be conducted. Up to 5.8 acres available.
Listing Date: 09-26-2017
Sold Date: 05-03-2018
Aprox Days on Market: 
7 month(s), 6 day(s)
Listing Sold: 
5 Year(s), 11 month(s), 16 day(s) ago
Original Asking Price: $480,000
Asking Price: $480,000
Selling Price: $580,000
Price Difference From Original:
Increase $100,000
Price Difference From Asking:
Increase $100,000
Grazing Permits Forest Service: Yes
Grazing Permits Private: Yes
Grazing Permits Blm: Yes
Horse: Yes
Farm Credit Service Incl: Yes
Community Features: Horses OK, RV Parking, RV/Boat Storage, Trash
Fullbaths: 3
Levels: Two
Window Features: Window Treatments
Year Built: 2001
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rent Control: No
Fencing: Fence - Metal Enclosed, Fence - Wooden Enclosed
Misc Ext: Front Porch, Porch - Full Front, Screened
Pool Private: No
Style: Traditional
Gar Pkg: 2 Car Garage
Garage: Yes
Attached Garage: No
Desclocation: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral/Vaulted, Ceiling - Smooth, High Ceilings, Garden Tub/Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Bonus, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Combo, Loft, In-Law Floorplan
Fireplace: Yes
Laundry Features: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room
Lot Size: 3.00
Lot Desc: 2 - 5 Acres
Lot Size Units: Acres
Acres: 3.00
Lot Sqft: 130680
Irrigation Water Rights: Yes
Mobile Home Remains: Yes
Property Type: A
Stories: 2
Foundation: Raised Slab
Exterior: Cement Plank
New Construction: No
Roof: Metal
Property Subtype: Workshop
Building Area Units: Square Feet
View: No
Home Warranty: Yes
Habitable Residence: Yes
Beds: 4
Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garden Tub/Shower, Multiple Closets, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Sold Date: 2018-05-03T00:00:00
Lease Renewal Option: Yes
Lease Considered: Yes
Lease Assignable: Yes
Sqft: 2982
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Berkeley Elect Co-Op, John IS Water Co
Heating: Yes
Heat: Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes
Water Front Features: Pond Site
Waterfront: No
Courtesy of listing office Dunes Properties of Chas Inc