One of Bluffton’s many historic homes is now for sale for $4.9 million, according to a Sotheby’s International Realty press release.
According to the news release, the Pritchard House is steeped in local history and architectural charm, and represents Bluffton’s resilience and evolution over generations. The house, located at 131 Pritchard Street in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District, was designated a National Historic District in 1996.
“This is a home with a story,” Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Julie Breedlove said. “The Pritchard House is a unique offering in today’s real estate market and a rare opportunity to own a tangible connection to Bluffton’s humble heritage.”
Breedlove, of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Charlotte office, is also marketing the property exclusively.
“This iconic home, steeped in local history and architectural charm, represents the resilience and evolution of Bluffton through generations,” Cindy Wu, Senior Public Relations and Communications Specialist for Sotheby’s International Realty, stated.
According to the news release, the Pritchard property has roots that date back to Dr. Paul Fitzsimmons Pritchard, who built the original home before the Civil War. Unfortunately, it was one of many buildings destroyed during the Bluffton Burning on June 4, 1863. Charles Teft Pritchard, Dr. Pritchard’s son, rebuilt the house 27 years later. He strategically positioned the property to capture the May River breezes. The house was rebuilt in the Carolina Farmhouse style.
There were no established roads when the home was built, and the only way to get to Bluffton was by ferry. Because of this, the home is unique, and what is traditionally thought to be the front of the house is actually the rear. The river-facing side is the actual front entrance.
The Pritchard House has undergone numerous renovations and restorations over the years, including the addition of two wings and some modern amenities. The home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, Queen Anne-style ornamentation, and traditional Southern architectural elements.
