Renovation opportunity in the heart of award winning I'On Community! This stately home overlooks Perseverance Square and is a short walk to the walking paths and other great amenities in I'On. A wrap-around front porch welcomes you into a gracious foyer with a sunny sitting room to the left and large dining area to the right. As you pass through the center hall, there is a powder room on the right and elevator shaft on the left with a wonderful large open kitchen and great room occupying the rear half of the house. With a chef's kitchen and large wood-burning fireplace, the primary entertaining spaces of this home are truly elegant. The stairwell is light-filled and leads to a generous upper landing that connects to the upper outdoor space and bedrooms. The spacious primary suite occupiesthe rear of this floor with three additional bedrooms and full baths along the hall. The elevator shaft services this level and there is a laundry room conveniently located outside the primary suite. An upper sitting room in the front corner of the home provides an architecturally inviting space for a home office or reading nook. The third floor provides flexibility as a potential 5th bedroom with full bath, or other uses including media room, home gym, office, or playroom. 193 N Shelmore has numerous outdoor ""rooms"" including the covered porch off the great room, and tranquil garden spaces enclosd by masonry walls. There is an enormous 2-car garage with ample parking room between the garage doors and rear alley. The original 2005 construction utilized Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) framing, and a high end standing seam metal roof. NOTE: The current owners discovered construction defects during a 2019 renovation. A structural engineer was engaged and extensive demolition work was done to mitigate any further damage, and some repairs were executed. This property is being offered strictly As-Is with the understanding that extensive work is required to complete the repair and renovation process. The owners have purchased many items needed for the renovation and they are located on site including but not limited to: exterior doors, primary bath fixtures, custom kitchen cabinetry, custom bath cabinetry. An elevator has been partially-paid for and is being stored off-site, ready to be delivered and installed after the first of the year. This is an opportunity to complete and customize an architecturally beautiful home in the most sought after neighborhood in Mount Pleasant! The square footage came from the tax records. If square footage is important, please have it measured.