206 Calhoun Street

Description

This beautifully updated 3-4 bedroom, 3-bath historic home blends modern comfort with the grace and charm of a bygone era. Perfectly suited for today's homeowner, this unique property offers a spacious and flexible floor plan, thoughtfully renovated interiors, and original architectural details that tell the story of generations past. Over the past three years, this home has undergone a meticulous transformation. Highlights include three fully renovated bathrooms, refinished original hardwood floors, a redesigned layout to improve flow, and a brand-new architectural shingle roof (2023). Nearly 17 original wood doors were carefully stripped, sanded, and repainted, while many original hand-blown glass windows have been preserved and reglazed—adding irreplaceable charm and historical value. The kitchen features updated countertops, backsplash, new appliances, an island with a butcher block countertop enhances functionality and space. While the current stove is electric, a gas connection is already if a new owner wishes to make changes. Downstairs, the layout includes a living room with fireplace, a formal dining room with fireplace, a light-filled glassed-in porch with ceramic tile floors (w split HVAC for the room) a full guest bathroom with ceramic tile shower, and a versatile den with built-in bookshelves—ideal as a home office, guest BR suite, or potential in-law quarters. A back room with new vaulted ceiling adds more flexible space for a studio, sunroom, or playroom. *The primary suite upstairs features a newly added ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub, separate shower, dual closets, and convenient hall access. Two additional bedrooms share a new bathroom with separate tiled shower and soaking tub. Other upgrades include: New rear deck and additional back entrance Refurbished outbuilding with new flooring, insulation, and electrical—ideal for a workshop, studio, or future cottage expansion Original wood siding restored on the front porch, matched by custom-cut wood siding where needed Newer windows replaced selectively, preserving the home's historical integrity While fireplaces are considered non functional, they add architectural charm to both the living , BR and dining spaces. Square footage and measurements are approximate; buyers are encouraged to verify. Craftsmanship of the early 1900s with the modern amenities today's homeowners seek. Owner is a licensed real estate agent. As to history of the town: Nestled in Edgefield County on a fertile plateau between clay hills and sand hills, Johnston is proudly known as 'The Peach Capital of the World.' The area was settled by the mid-1700s and gained historic note when President George Washington reportedly stopped at the Lott family plantation near today's Johnston in 1791. The town's formal beginning is tied to the railroad era. In the late 1800s, the Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta Railroad expanded through this region. Dr. Edward J. Mims owned a plantation on the proposed line and successfully persuaded the railroad to pass through his land. In honor of William Johnston, president of the railroad company, the depot and eventually the town were named 'Johnston.' Johnston was founded around 1868 and incorporated in 1875, later rechartered in 1897. Much of Johnston's growth came between 1880 and 1920, when its commercial core and surrounding neighborhoods expanded. The Johnston Historic District today includes over 140 properties. Agriculture has long been a backbone of Johnston's economy. Over time, peaches emerged as a dominant crop, and today the Ridge region produces about 60% of S Carolina's peaches. The town's identity remains deeply tied to its railroad and agricultural roots.Today, Johnston has a population of just over 2,200 residents and continues to celebrate its heritage through community events and preservation of its historic charm.