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www.HistoricHomes-SC.com | Orange Grove Place, an historic home for sale in SC by Calvert Huffines of The Huffines Company. Proceeds to benefit the Coastal Community Foundation.

Time slows perceptively as you drive beneath ancient Live Oak Alley to 527 Wichman Street, an estate home of Federal Period Architecture, built in 1823 and richly appointed with hand-crafted antique furnishings and original artwork.

The antebellum home for sale, Orange Grove Place, boasts 12 ceilings, 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths and 6091sf of restored elegance. The Federal period estate is secluded with three guest cottages on 7.3 exquisitely landscaped acres in the nationally recognized Historic District of the city of Walterboro just 50 minutes from Charleston, South Carolina.

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Historic Homes for Sale | Orange Grove Place, A Southern Federal Period Estate

Historic Homes for Sale | Orange Grove Place, A Southern Federal Period Estate

Built In: 1823 and lovingly restored
Situated: On 7.3 Acres
Sq. Feet: 6072 sf Main House
Rooms: 12 rooms w/12’ ceilings
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms
Baths: 4.5 Baths
Other: 3 Guest Cottages include 4 Bedrooms/3 Baths

Offered at: $875,000 Continue reading “Historic Homes for Sale | Orange Grove Place, A Southern Federal Period Estate” »

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Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Sunroom

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Sunroom

Orange Grove Place, historic homes for sale in SC by The Huffines Company

The light and airy sunroom (171 sq ft) at Orange Grove Place is a room for every season. The oversize windows bring the natural beauty of the outdoor gardens inside this historic real estate property.

There are elegant federal style window treatments in the sunroom draped on an ornate over-sized curtain rod. Adjacent to the parlor, it’s a place to relax and read the paper in the morning with a steaming cup of coffee, or unwind after a hectic day with your favorite libation.

Continuing through this historic house, we now enter Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Formal Dining Room.

For more information or to make an appointment to visit Orange Grove Place, call Calvert Huffines at 843-549-6654 or reach him by e-mail at calvert@thehuffinescompany.com.

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Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Kitchen: Antebellum Homes for Sale

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Kitchen: Antebellum Homes for Sale

A custom kitchen (264 sq.ft) with all modern conveniences, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, is strategically placed at the north end of the house. A sunny bay window, the perfect breakfast nook, overlooks the grounds behind this antebellum home and the orange tree for which this estate is named.

Off to the side of the kitchen is one of the more practical features of Orange Grove Place. Perfectly pet friendly… fenced dog runs end at the door of the ultimate mud-room. Ample space for two-legged and four-legged friends alike to clean up for supper. Comes complete with a doggy shower.

As we continue on the tour, our next stop is the crown jewel: Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Living Room: Historic Real Estate

For more information or to make an appointment to visit Orange Grove Place, call Calvert Huffines at 843-549-6654 or reach him by e-mail at calvert@thehuffinescompany.com.

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Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Living Room: Historic Real Estate

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Living Room: Historic Real Estate

The family room (522 sq.ft) is the crown jewel of Orange Grove Place, historic real estate for sale by the Huffines Company.

A spectacular three-bay window façade overlooks the generous patio and gardens behind this historic house and a lovely set of federal period Frech doors leads back to the front foyer.

Pick one of the leather-bound Easton books from the built-in library shelves and unwind in one of the overstuffed leather chairs in front of a tasteful federal-style fireplace.

A family sitting area on the other side of the room is the perfect setting for a night of family games or late night discussions.

From the living room, there is a hallway with original heart pine floorboards that leads directly to the downstairs guestroom and then further to the federal style Master Bedroom suite. Click Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Guest Room to see the downstairs guest room.

For more information or to make an appointment to visit Orange Grove Place, call Calvert Huffines at 843-549-6654 or reach him by e-mail at calvert@thehuffinescompany.com.

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Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Master Bedroom Suite 1

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Master Bedroom Suite 1

The master bedroom suite at Orange Grove Place has its own bay window with an exclusive view over the grounds behind the house, just one of the many perks of this historic home for sale. The master bedroom is over 300 sq ft and has floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets that provide maximum storage for any wardrobe. A mirrored inset niche adds light to the room.

Relax in the full private bath with jacuzzi tub of this historic property for sale. A massive copper planter houses tropical plants which allow light in from the outside, but provide total visual privacy. Connected to the master suite by the full bath is a spacious dressing room with its own bay window. The dressing room could easily be setup as a nursery to accommodate a growing family.
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Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Master Bedroom Suite 2

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Master Bedroom Suite 2

Floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets provide maximum storage for any wardrobe, and a mirrored inset niche gives an air of lightness to master bedroom suite at Orange Grove Place, a gorgeous antebellum home for sale.

The next post showcases the luxurious bath in the federal-style Master Bedroom Suite: Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Master Bedroom Suite Bath

For more information or to make an appointment to visit Orange Grove Place, call Calvert Huffines at 843-549-6654 or reach him by e-mail at calvert@thehuffinescompany.com.

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Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Master Bedroom Suite Bath

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Master Bedroom Suite Bath

The master bath is large and luxurious with a Jacuzzi tub.  A massive copper planter houses tropical plants which allow light in from the outside, but provide visual total  privacy. A private sitting room is adjacent to the master.Connected  to the master suite by the full bath is a spacious dressing room with its own bay window.

The next post will take us up the federal style wrap around stair case to the first upstairs guest bedroom: Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Upstairs Guest Bedroom 1
For more information or to make an appointment to visit Orange Grove Place, call Calvert Huffines at 843-549-6654 or reach him by e-mail at calvert@thehuffinescompany.com.

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At the helm of one of the Lowcountry’s most prestigious real estate companies, Calvert W. Huffines focuses his unique abilities on the sale of large, high-end acreage, historically significant homes and plantations, luxury estates and large hunting preserves. The intangible assets that Calvert and The Huffines Company bring to each client: energy, drive, dedication and the benefit of 35 years of experience selling real estate of significant importance; beyond that, what goes into the sale of each property is as unique and as particular as the selling strategy demands. Huffines’ Appraisal and Property Management firms compliment their knowledge of real estate values and keep their clients apprised of current trends and market moves.

THE HUFFINES COMPANY IS OFFERING THIS HISTORIC ANTEBELLUM ESTATE FOR SALE AT $875,000.

Built in the Federal style in 1823 and richly appointed with hand-crafted antique furnishings, Orange Grove Place boasts 12 sun-filled rooms, each with soaring 12' ceilings. Lovingly restored, this 6091 sf antebellum home for sale includes 4 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 luxurious baths. The estate is secluded with three guest cottages on 7.3 landscaped acres in the nationally recognized Historic District of Walterboro, just 50 minutes from Charleston, SC. The Coastal Community Foundation has been appointed to distribute the proceeds from the sale of Orange Grove Place. For more information about this exquisite estate, contact Calvert Huffines at The Huffines Company, 843.549.6654, or email him at calvert@thehuffinescompany.com

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EXPERIENCE THE LOWCOUNTRY. ENJOY HUFFINES HISTORIC HOMES HOSPITALITY PROGRAM.

Come, experience life in the Lowcountry at historic Orange Grove Place. Qualified prospects, take advantage of Huffines Historic Homes Hospitality Program. Enjoy a complimentary 1 or 2 night stay at the elegant Hampton House B & B, cocktails and a catered dinner at Orange Grove Place. Take time to enjoy a guided tour of historic Walterboro and the magnificent Ace Basin.

Reservations for our hospitality program are limited.

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VIDEO: Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place

January 11, 2010

VIDEO: Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place

www.HistoricHomes-SC.com | Orange Grove Place, an historic home for sale in SC by Calvert Huffines of The Huffines Company. Proceeds to benefit the Coastal Community Foundation.
Time slows perceptively as you drive beneath ancient Live Oak Alley to 527 Wichman Street, an estate home of Federal Period Architecture, built in 1823 and richly appointed with hand-crafted [...]

Historic Homes for Sale | Orange Grove Place, A Southern Federal Period Estate

January 10, 2010

Historic Homes for Sale | Orange Grove Place, A Southern Federal Period Estate

Built In: 1823 and lovingly restored
Situated: On 7.3 Acres
Sq. Feet: 6072 sf Main House
Rooms: 12 rooms w/12’ ceilings
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms
Baths: 4.5 Baths
Other: 3 Guest Cottages include 4 Bedrooms/3 Baths
Offered at: $875,000
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Historic Homes for Sale | Orange Grove Place, A Southern Federal Period Estate

January 10, 2010

Historic Homes for Sale | Orange Grove Place, A Southern Federal Period Estate

Located in the heart of the Hickory Valley Historic District, Orange Grove was built at the beginning of the 1820’s by US Senator Franklin Harper Elmore with a gabled roof and one story veranda supported by Tuscan colonnettes wrapping around two sides of the house. This historic home for sale is a perfect example of [...]

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Parlor

January 10, 2010

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Parlor

Time slows perceptively as you drive beneath ancient Live Oak Alley to 527 Wichman Street, an historic home for sale by The Huffines Company.
A Federal style home built in 1823 and richly appointed with hand-crafted antique furnishings and original artwork, Orange Grove Place boasts 12’ ceilings, 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths and 6091sf of restored elegance. [...]

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Sunroom

January 10, 2010

Historic Homes SC | Orange Grove Place – Sunroom

Orange Grove Place, historic homes for sale in SC by The Huffines Company
The light and airy sunroom (171 sq ft) at Orange Grove Place is a room for every season. The oversize windows bring the natural beauty of the outdoor gardens inside this historic real estate property.
There are elegant federal style window treatments in the [...]

Historic Homes SC Comments

  • admin: The walls generally were plaster, even "horse hair" plaster at times prior to painting. Regards, Calvert W. Huffines, Managing Member The Huffines Company LLC...
  • marcia urban: I was just curious. In the old days in the Fedral style house, if you were not putting up wallpaper did they have textured walls before they were painted?...