304 E Erie Ave Folly Beach, SC 29439

Folly's Iconic Lizard House is a MUST SEE home! Extensively renovated in 2020 & 2021 and the exterior is being painted June 2022. This piece of Folly history, provides luxury lifestyle living and large group entertaining under a canopy of oaks overlooking a private tropical oasis and a zero entry, heated/cooled pool. Treasured by many, this open and inviting 5BD/5 BA, 2982sf renovated home also enjoys an additional 1400sf that is grandfathered space that has been finished to include a full gym 25x12, extensive workshop/owner's closet 28x15 and a screened outside kitchen w/ eating area steps from the pool and pizza oven! The front of this special home enjoys casement windows and French doors capturing all the outside beauty of the oaks while you enjoy the ocean breezes and sounds of the sur- vaulted ceilings and skylights amplify the natural beauty of the oak canopied property. The light filled first floor primary bedroom leads onto the expansive deck overlooking the pool. A guest room and ensuite bath along with a study flanked by antique Chinese doors provide very comfortable one level living with an elevator providing easy access to all 4 levels. Two additional guest rooms on the second level both have private balconies and share a guest bath adorned with a sculpted banana tree for a touch of whimsy. Guests can reach the 5th bedroom by elevator of spiral staircase which includes a half bath. An additional spiral staircase off the third level leads you to a spacious rooftop patio with sun screens that was renovated in 2021. This incredible spot provides the perfect stargazing spot above the tree line and captures a panoramic view of Folly Island from the Folly River to the Atlantic with glorious sunset views. The 1400sf first level space provides endless possibilities. Current owner has an extensive workshop 28x15 with vacuum system under the subfloor, gym 25x12 overlooking a water fountain, a screened outdoor kitchen with sink and mini refrigerator. The 2020/21 renovations are listed as a separate document and include opening up the floorplan, new kitchen featuring leathered stone countertops, custom soft close cabinets, 5 burner gas cooktop and custom hood, newly created butler pantry, study and laundry room with custom cabinets, and the addition of a newly constructed ipe deck with cable rails spanning the entirety of the home and overlooking the 2020 heated/chilled gunite zero entry pool. With six queen beds, a king and a double day bed with three decks as well as a two plus car garage and eight off street parking places you are ready to accommodate family and house guests. While the property is centrally located just 500' from the beach, two blocks to Center Street restaurants/shopping and one block to Bert's market you and your guests will enjoy the convenience of all Folly has to offer while relishing in the quiet privacy only a rare few properties on the island possess!