Wales Garden in Columbia

Nestled among mature trees in this designated historic, multigenerational neighborhood, this charming family home enters the market for the first time. Designed by premier Architects Lafaye & Lafaye, custom built in 1935, it retains all the elegance of yesteryear with the amenities of modern day living. Large, light filled rooms, high ceilings, beautiful millwork and staircase, gleaming hardwoods throughout, add to this gracious home. Featuring the original entrance hall, formal living room with marble fireplace, arched doorways & windows of the library, open dining room with bay window, French doors to the deck spanning the rear of the house. A 1995 renovation brought a covered side entrance into an open kitchen/den with large fireplace, bookcases & cabinets, French doors to a screen porch, opening to the deck. The Butlers pantry with wet bar & ice maker, breakfast room, large cabinets, 2 coat closets, 2 powder rooms and 8’ glass double door connecting the deck, adds to easy entertaining. The lower level, accessed from interior stairs, has a finished large den/ playroom with separate office/ exercise and locked closet. French doors open to a covered brick patio, deck stairs and grass terrace. The upstairs has a gracious landing with linen closet, the original master #1) bedroom with fireplace, new en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet, connecting office to the #2) large middle bedroom. Hall bath & #3) bedroom. A hall connects the landing, the large primary suite, laundry and back staircase. The added suite features 2 bathrooms, 2 walk in closets, #4)large vaulted ceiling bedroom and tree surrounded sunporch. The 1995 (pre-historic restrictions) renovation included new wiring, plumbing, natural gas lines, Sheetrock over plaster walls, superior energy saving measures, exterior wrapped & bricked, windows replaced with pull-in double-paned true divided light clad windows. More recent improvements include: new roof (2016) poured driveway (2019) tree rods/cables (2021) HAVCs/tankless water heater (2022) Playroom/basement areas (2023) replaced side fence (2024).

Located in prestigious Wales Garden and just minutes from Downtown, USC and & Devine St. this lovely 4 Bedroom, 4.5 bath home features over 3700 square feet and is situated on a large lot. The home is in pristine condition with beautiful hardwoods floors throughout. An open floor plan living room w/ a fireplace and built in shelving. A true chefs kitchen that has been completely renovated with white cabinetry, granite counters, an island, GE Profile appliances and French Doors leading to a Long Balcony with a Spiral Staircase down to a nice flat Private Backyard. There is a large Den with a wet bar that is ideal for entertaining. The primary suite has a large walk in closet and private bath with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. There are 2 additional bedrooms on the main floor each with private baths. Additional living downstairs (walk out basement) with a bedroom, office/workout Room, full Bath and another family Room with a fireplace with french doors that take you to the backyard. A double car garage opens to the rear, with an excellent off-street Parking Pad. Come stroll down this beautiful tree lined street and make this home yours!