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For Sale: 601 Bay Street, The Prince Of Tides

story by Leah Melvin photos by Tony Pierro

T his idyllic antebellum home which was built in 1852 by owner of Dataw with his brother, B.B. Sams. The highest level of the

home has the master suite and three additional en-suites, each with
successful South Carolina cotton planter Lewis Reeve Sams
is a rare opportunity to own a slice of Beaufort's rich history.
up to the upper veranda with breezy views of the water. The ground
This 3 story 7,600 sq ft mansion has served as a hospital to Union their own fireplace. A wide hall greets you atop of the steps opening
Army officers, and headquarters to General Rufus Saxton during the level is complete with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, den
Civil War. It has also been known as the "Bay Street Inn," and was and impressive Welsh stone flooring,.
featured in the "Prince of Tides" movie, based on the novel written by The 0.5 acre plot is positioned uniquely on a double corner lot
iconic Pat Conroy. overlooking the Beaufort River. The expansive double level verandas
Unrivaled details of this home are found at every turn. The provide a relaxing breeze year round with breathtaking views at
main level leads you to a jaw-dropping entrance with a sweeping every angle. It is complete with a formal garden featuring boxwood
staircase and holds the main living spaces including a library/ hedges and a pergola covered in Carolina jasmine and wisteria.
media room, the t-shaped kitchen, formal dining room, family Additional plantings include hydrangeas, camellias, tea olive, roses
room and parlor. Remarkable elements include fluted windows & azaleas plus several fruit trees. The outbuilding to the rear of the
and doors surrounded with decorative stylized acanthus leaves, home was the original wash house.
unique chandeliers, 8 grand fireplaces, decorative Greek Revival Centrally and conveniently located within "The Point" of Historic
picture molding and plaster, 12 ft ceilings and original heart pine Beaufort, you are steps from local dining, shopping, the waterfront
flooring. The wood used for this house was cut on Dataw Island and park & the downtown Marina.
transported to the home by boat as the original owner was a Co-

Annie Powell Leah Melvin
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