$749,900 - 1200 Main N, Greenville

Exceptional in every way from it's Craftsman Prairie architectural style, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, to the exquisite renovations utilizing quality materials and workmanship, this North Main Historic home fits today's discriminating buyer who desires unique, luxury in downtown living. 1200 N. Main is only minutes to Greenville's virbrant downtown. 4,000 square feet of livable space that includes 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths in the main house. The current library on the first level can easily be converted to a first floor bedroom. There is a separate garage apartment with bedroom, full bath and kitchen and a separate catering kitchen that has a full kitchen that would make a wonderful artist studio/workshop or teenagers retreat. A separate garden shed that is so beautifully built it is affectionately called the Taj ma shed. The grounds were designed by Dabney Peeples landscape architect and feature walkways made from brick pavers and iron and brick fences with custom designed iron gates. Two entertaining porches, one welcomes guests on the front of the house and a recent addition is the new covered entertaining back porch with built in seating, ceiling fan, sky light and a built in Bull stainless steel gas grill. The interior of this home had a major remodel in mid and late 1990's. All new wiring, plumbing to the street and new sheet rock walls makes the effective age of the home to be only 10 years ( as per the recent appraisal September 2011) even though it was actually built in 1926. Extensive use of deep moldings and wainscoting throughout, high grade mahogany was used in many of the rooms. The kitchen cabinets are made from reclaimed 100 year old coopers oak. All hardwood floors are oak. There are five fireplaces. A high quality bar is a feature in the library. The master bedroom features a fireplace that was finished in hand applied real gold leaf by the artisan who restores the gallery frames for the famous Bob Jones Gallery of Fine Art. The master bath has a soaking tub and separate shower with handsome hardware to enhance the luxuriousness. The HVAC systems include built in humidifiers and high efficiency filters. The upstairs system was replaced in May 2009 and the downtstairs system June 2010. Surprising low energy bills due to the construction of this home and the Weathershield windows that were added. This home has a filtered water system. The surround sound stereo system includes the components. This is a one of a kind home that makes a statement about craftsmanship and a commanding presence. If you are looking for the best North Main has to offer this is it! Offered at $150,000 under recent appraisal.