21 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com /CharlestonWomen Where is your home located and what is the history behind it? The home is located at 208 Sumter Ave. in Summerville and is now called “Hearts of Arden Estate & Cottages.” Built in 1891, this home was once owned by cosmetic mogul Elizabeth Arden and is within walking distance of historic Summerville. It is a 25-minute drive to Charleston. The property features a life-size chess board, a secret garden, a pool with a newly renovated pool house, a community fire pit, and beautiful gardens with brick walking paths. Hearts of Arden has three cozy guest cottages for short term rentals through Airbnb, VRBO and at HeartsofArden.com. What drew you to the home? We were drawn to the home by the historic nature and the beautiful grounds. We could see the potential to turn the property into special place for a romantic weekend getaway, small event space or intimate wedding venue. What is something unique about this home? The home was once owned by cosmetic mogul Elizabeth Arden, as well as Lillian Bostwick Phipps (mother of fashion icon Lilly Pulitzer). This Charleston single has a double piazza, original pine flooring, five fireplaces with unique marble mantels brought in from Europe, custom crafted plaster moldings, two original chandeliers and an elevator. The grounds still hold the original caretaker’s cottage and the carriage house, which have been renovated into a garage and two rental cottages. What are your future plans for the home? Since the purchase of the home in April of 2022, many renovations have been completed in the main house, guest cottages, pool house and grounds. The home was recently featured in season one, episode four of the Magnolia Network show, “Happy to be Home with the Benkos.” Our future plans for the main house include a renovation of the master bathroom and the sunroom, as well as an addition of a mudroom and half bath off the kitchen. We are currently doing short term rentals of the three cottages and hosting small events such as corporate gatherings, showers and intimate weddings. We hope to expand those offerings as we grow. Charleston Women at Home The Yaeger Home The Elizabeth Arden House is a Summerville staple Another side of the Elizabeth Arden house. The famous red door entry How about some midnight chess in the garden?
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