204 S Main St Abbeville, SC 29620

Located in downtown Abbeville, this historic property, known as the Shillito-Townsend House, dates back to 1820 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property features gardens dating back to the 1820s, including early 1900s boxwood gardens. A Southern porch with a traditional "haunt blue" ceiling overlooks a brick walkway crafted from materials original to the home and the historic Burlington Mill. Inside, the property retains original wide-plank hardwood floors, moldings, fireplaces, and wavy 9-over-9 classic windows. The main level includes four rooms, each with a remote gas fireplace, suitable for office spaces or boutique showrooms, along with a full bathroom, laundry closet, and back office space with private access to the gardens. The kitchen has been updated with a classic Italian-made Hallman gas range, a vintage farmhouse sink with an unlacquered brass fixture, a panel-front Z-Line dishwasher, solid wood cabinetry, and butcher block countertops. Adjacent to the kitchen is a mudroom. Upstairs, two additional office spaces are present, one with a working fireplace and garden views, and the other with original, untouched wallpaper. Recent updates include a 4-ton HVAC installed in 2023, a freshly painted interior and exterior, a sealed and repaired roof, and new attic insulation. The 0.21-acre property is suitable for a bed and breakfast, short term rental, office space, or service-based business. A preservation easement held by the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation protects the property.