Two Suns Inn in Beaufort For Sale

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Built in 1917, facing the large expanse of Beaufort bay, Twosuns Inn has been a favorite destination since 1990. Guests from all corners of the world have come to bask in the gentility of a grand old house, rest in its beautiful bedrooms, loll on the sweeping verandah, partake in its delicious gourmet breakfasts and stroll to the nearby restaurants. Featuring a large wrap around verandah with 5 bedrooms (presently 6) and 7 baths, the house is positioned to seize the cool sea breezes coming up the Beaufort River (Intracoastal Waterway) and to celebrate the broad vistas toward Lady’s Island, Port Royal and Parris Island. Twosuns Inn was once a single family residence built by William Keyserling and is a Classified Historic Structure. Once William Keyserling’s children were out of the nest and his wife had passed away, he conveyed the large single family home to the Beaufort School System to be used as lodging for teachers coming from elsewhere to teach. As the School’s needs changed, the “Teacherage” was decommissioned and returned to single family use. Seeing tourism’s opportunity to celebrate the broad vistas and cool breezes, the proximity to shopping in the Historic District, the next owners converted the Keyserling House into the Twosuns Inn, an upscale bed and breakfast serving the many visitors drawn to Beaufort and the Sea Islands. The Inn features a large and comfortable double parlor with dining at one end and a cozy sitting area with fireplace at the other. There are 6 well appointed bedrooms and 7 baths. The formal dining room serves as the owner’s quarters while the large basement creates a work area for maintenance, laundry and storage. The house has been scrupulously maintained by its owners. All 6 bedrooms and their bathrooms are in perfect condition, as are their furnishings. The public rooms are also tastefully furnished and decorated. Knowing the Inn might one day be once again transformed to a stately single family home along the Bay, all original features were preserved to ensure a future owner will face no challenge in converting the house to its original splendor. The property is located in the Historic District on Bay Street and has the best views in Beaufort. Excellent annual returns with room for improvement with more marketing A unique, certified historic residential property with extensive water views in the historic district offered for sale. The 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms home was built in 1917 and retains all its original features. From the wrap around verandah facing the bay, enter a double living room divided by columns. Coffered ceilings, inlaid wood floors and a wood fireplace are highlighted by the diffused light coming through 10 large windows. An elegant staircase graces the living area. Floor to ceiling double pocket doors lead into the formal dining-room. The first floor also houses a den, a large eat-in kitchen, and office or walking pantry and back stairway to the 2nd floor. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms occupy the 2nd floor. They all have bay views and two of them lead to a screened porch with stunning views of the bay. The light filled third floor bedroom is dominated by a very large skylight that can be opened by remote control if desired. The basement houses the laundry, ironing space and a separate workshop/storage. The Keyserling House has been meticulously maintained and modernized by its successive owners. Large car park Front and sides gardens 3 zones air-conditioning and heating 4 water heaters Plentiful storage space Sprinkler system Large motor court Land: 14,530 sqf House: 4,000 sqf approx Some contents convey with the sale. Other items can be negotiated. Sleeping accommodations for 16 guests 6 guestrooms 7 bathrooms Living room Dining room Office Large kitchen 1st floor verandah 2nd floor screened porch Basement Laundry & ironing rooms Internal workshop & storeroom 3 zones air-conditioning & heating 3 water heaters Numerous storage areas Parking for 7 cars Owners’ quarters Land: 14, 530 sqf House: 4,000 sqf

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