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O ne block from the Charleston Harbor, this historic circa 1830 South Bennett Street home is in the most coveted area of the Old Village. The renovations began with gutting most of the 3,500-square-foot home. For the interior, the owners wanted to stay true to the architecture of the home while adding modern updates to the kitchen and bathrooms. Careful work went into marrying the 19th century balloon framing with current framing methods, removing lead paint, restructuring the floor system, flipping and moving the staircase and restoring the original heart pine flooring, as well as the mantles. Old Village 200 words PHOTOS BY HOLGER OBENAUS

an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the second floor, perfect for guests or as a mother-in-law suite. The young family was pleased with the remodeling results, keeping the traditional while adding contemporary new elements to this beautiful home.

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Remodeled 2018 4,170 Square Feet 5 Bedrooms/4.5 Bathrooms Remodeling Architect: Daryl Cobb Architects Remodeling General Contractor: Renaissance South Construction

New architectural features included an addition to the left of the home with a new living room downstairs and a master suite on the second floor. A new metal roof, an additional dormer window, a wider and more welcoming porch connecting to the pedestrian friendly neighborhood and an additional porch deck in the rear were also pleasing enhancements. Renaissance South also added a detached garage with

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