Standing beneath towering oaks in the charming town of Ridge Spring, 201 Merritt Avenue is an extraordinary 1880 Colonial where Southern elegance survives in remarkably expressive original details.
The home welcomes visitors with a newly rebuilt wraparound porch and an original front door adorned with beautiful stained glass, before revealing soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, elegant French doors, original chandeliers, and a breathtaking grand staircase.
201 Merritt Ave, Ridge Spring, South Carolina — $195,000
5 beds • 3 baths • 3,413 sq. ft. • Built 1880 • 0.25 acres • Colonial
Perhaps the most remarkable feature is the collection of original fireplaces with their historic mantels and coal grates, with earlier listing records describing as many as eight fireplaces throughout the principal rooms.
The five-bedroom residence combines these period details with thoughtful updates, including an improved kitchen and bathrooms, while offering both a first-floor bedroom and generous upstairs sleeping quarters.
Set on a beautiful corner lot just steps from Ridge Spring’s growing downtown, the property offers the rare combination of architectural presence, walkable small-town surroundings, and convenient access toward Newberry, Aiken, and Columbia.
Its story becomes even more compelling through its connection to Jesse Timmerman, a prominent local businessman who operated Ridge Spring’s hardware store as well as an oil and tire business during the early 20th century.
Now offered at $195,000, the house is an opportunity to acquire a substantial piece of Ridge Spring history while continuing the careful work of preserving its architectural soul.
For a buyer who believes an old house should retain its personality rather than be stripped of it, 201 Merritt Avenue offers an extraordinary canvas—grand staircase, stained glass, original fireplaces, chandeliers, and more than 140 years of Southern stories waiting for their next steward.
Listed by: Hope Bates 803-341-6081, Epique Realty