If Walls Could Talk
The Koger-Murray-Carroll House preserves the intertwined stories of war, family, and endurance in Dorchester County. By Phyllis Hughes, Images by Jenna Lachenman In the late 1600s—long before Dorchester County was created—settlers pushed inland from the Carolina coast. They were drawn to land that would later become the county’s western edge, a place of pine forests, […]
The Hussey House
Blending the legacy of Summerville’s tea barn with their own family’s stories and traditions Chip and Holly Hussey have created a welcoming retreat filled with heartfelt touches that embody true Summerville hospitality. By Perrin Conrad, Photographed by Cristi Marshall There are many phrases that may come to mind upon arrival at Chip and Holly Hussey’s […]
People Are Talking
Watching the transformation of Sumter Avenue’s Brownfield House has kept people in Summerville talking for many years. Pete Knight has given them something to talk about. By Susan FramptonPhotography by Margaret Wright Photography,Bianka Lamb When Pete Knight signed his name on the contract for the stately residence at the juncture of Sumter and Charleston Streets […]
The Soundtrack of Sumter
Listening from their Sumter Avenue porch, Rob and Katie Arrington celebrate the sounds of Summerville. By Susan Framton From where a handful of tiny acorns landed on the forest floor some 400-odd years ago, six Live Oaks stand regally over the grounds of the home on Summerville’s Sumter Avenue. Withstanding the whims of Mother Nature, […]
The House of Benko
Words by Susan Frampton, Photography by Will and Dottie Rizzo The stars are out in Summerville! Meet the Benko family, coming next spring to the new Magnolia Network series: Happy To Be Home With The Benkos. Summerville is a quiet town, so six months of filming a series soon to be the newest addition to […]
The Urban Farm House
Inspired by the simply things of the past, the Castellano’s new construction feels like it’s been there for a hunderd years – and that was the plan all along. Houses tell a lot about the people that live in them. Custom homes even more so. They capture both the practical and unique style of their […]
A True Classic Revival
The Cuddy House has known many names over the course of time but Gretchen and Brian Cuddy have made this house their own. Although neurosurgeon Dr. Brian Cuddy and his wife Gretchen still consider themselves newcomers to Summerville, the home they moved into in February of 2021 has been a beloved fixture on the horizon […]
Organizing A Dream
If you were told that it’s time to follow your dreams, where would you start? Nikki Boyd’s dream began with a lamp made from teacups. A lifelong creative, Nikki caught inspiration one day to make the unique lighting element, and filmed herself doing the craft project at home while she did a DIY tutorial. At […]
Listening for the Melody
Like a composer turning a melody into a great symphony, professional designer and artist Michelle Woolley Sauter creates timeless, balanced, and thoughtful harmony. The rhythmic clatter of the train’s twice-a-day runs and the peal of church bells has become the soundtrack of designer and artist Michelle Woolley Sauter’s life. In the historic Coburn Hutchinson House […]
Waiting For The Watsons
For the Watson family it is the perfect house – and for the house on South Main Street, the Watsons are the perfect family. For the best part of a year, the house on South Main Street sat waiting. Beginning life as a hunting lodge in the early 1900s, the house had watched over the […]