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The home itself, an 1890’s masterpiece, was architecturally designed to be Camden’s most lavish estate. Refurbished to perfection, “The Hedges” remains one of Camden’s premier residences, personifying the grace and timeless elegance of America’s Golden Age. This historic estate, with its classic grounds and gated entries, ensures secluded privacy in spite of its “in-town” location. Approaching by the wide turf, brick

and gravel circular driveway leading to the classic pillared southern manor with its inviting grand porch and formal entry gives the feeling of being taken back in time. Inside is a magnificent front hall with its own fireplace and rich architectural detailing.

There is a classic living room with arched, built-in cupboards flanking the fireplace and a banquet sized formal dining room with its own private dining terrace. The dramatic wide stairway, with a charming powder room tucked away below, presents a great gallery area for both the first and second floors.

There is also a gentleman’s library paneled in rich wood and replete with, surprise, another magnificent fireplace with row upon row of built in floor to ceiling bookcases and cupboards. Behind the library is the entertainment room with a brick floor, wall of built-ins, cabinetry, beamed wooden ceiling and an antique wet bar. There is an intimate Charleston type courtyard opening off this room.

Returning through the main hall and entering the dining room, the large and very functional kitchen and butler’s pantry are studies in exposed brick, tile, wood highlights and custom cabinetry. The butler’s pantry is entered from the dining room and is complete with a sink and many antique wooden built in cabinets and drawers. On one side of the pantry is a felt lined silver storage cabinet flanked by two entrances to the kitchen.

Designed for the serious chef, the kitchen is beyond words. To the left is an exposed brick archway that houses the stove and built-in oven. Solid surface countertops and wooden cupboards grace this exceptional masterpiece of custom design. In the breakfast area are specially designed and installed antique pine corner cabinets.

Beyond the kitchen, and reached by a door emerging from its rear, is the social focal point of the house: a forty by twenty-five foot ball room, liberally appointed with wood trim, gleaming refurbished brass light fixtures punctuated with a fireplace at each end and endowed with a hardwood dance floor. Complete with a full bath, this space can only be described as baronial!

The second floor offers four elegant bedrooms each with its own private bath, two of which are master suites with their own private sitting rooms. This floor also includes a small office with computer cabinets, a sitting area with wet bar and a linen room. A long hallway and an informal sitting area with wet bar leads to the back stairwell, which still has the wooden corner bumpers for protection against the steamer trunks which used to be brought up the back staircase to the various guestrooms. The third floor provides two more bedrooms or a bedroom with private sitting room and full bath in addition to extensive attic storage areas.

The fully fenced, gated and tastefully landscaped 2.61 acres are complete with a bird sanctuary and treasure trove of century old trees. Hundreds of azaleas, camellias, boxwoods and other rare plants and shrubs are placed perfectly on this private paradise. Heavily festooned with Spanish moss, it presents a fairy-tale setting with secret pathways and garden areas to be explored and enjoyed.

Turn of the 20th century comfort, classic decorating and appointments, beautiful grounds and complete privacy The completely restored century old carriage house presents an exceptional private guest suite consisting of an oversized living room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace, custom built kitchen with a large eating area, full sized bar, large bedroom and modern bathroom. There is an antique iron spiral staircase leading up to the loft area with potential for an additional two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Turn of the 20th century comfort, classic decorating and appointments, beautiful grounds and complete privacy, all with the convenience of living in the lovely and historic city of Camden: only by experiencing this magnificent 107-year-old work of art can South Carolina’s best kept secret be appreciated! TOP

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