601 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902

Located in The Point of Beaufort's historic district, this beautiful ''wedding cake'' mansion offers stunning views of the Beaufort River and Elliott Park. This historic mansion at 601 Bay Street was featured in the 1991 movie ''Prince of Tides'' based on the novel by Beaufort author Pat Conroy. The style of architecture is that of the Greek Revival period, iconic when the house was built in 1852. It is an enduring example of The Beaufort Style of Architecture, a refinement of Greek Revival. The south facing fluted columns of the double tiered piazzas are Ionic over Doric and like most of the materials of the home, were harvested from Dataw island by the original builder, Lewis Reeve Sams and brought to Beaufort by boat. The low-pitched roof featuring one of only a few remaining parapets in town, and T-Shape floor plan complete the elements of the Beaufort Style, designed to capture the breeze from the river. This three story, 7600 square foot home is only a block from fine restaurants, shops, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, and the day dock. A marble staircase provides access to the elevated first floor. A gracious 35-foot foyer opens to two double parlors and a sweeping staircase to the top floor. The floors are original heart pine throughout. The large windows are adorned with acanthus leaf carvings, and most still have wavy glass of old. Eight fireplaces with original mantles, two of which are black marble imported from Ital