Mount Pleasant Magazine March/April 2020

80 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestofMP.com beautiful homes M artha Swan’s stunning Daniel Island home features a grand double staircase, a formal garden and a wrap-around porch overlooking the Wando River and Ralston Creek. Swan moved here from Memphis with her husband, Jerry, in May 2019. They had previously vacationed in Charleston and became enchanted with the downtown historic district’s charm and elegance. When her husband retired, they knew they wanted to relocate somewhere in the South, and after considering many different places, the allure of Charleston’s beauty drew them in to seek permanent residency. But they didn’t want just any house, they desired a home that mirrored the aesthetics of the Charleston Historic District that had so captivated their hearts. They shopped around, but when they glimpsed the Georgian Architectural style of the Ralston Creek dwelling, they “knew it was home.” From the egg and dart molding and the Corinthian carved columns to the expansive porch overlooking the water, this place is special. “The crown moldings are so unique. I’ve never seen anything like it,” stated Swan. The formal backyard is highlighted by a typical Charleston garden, which Swan described as a “maze of greenery.” It features a fountain and resembles a yard you would see downtown. Noted Swan, “It is definitely the whole package.” PHOTOS BY JULI KAPLAN Daniel Island At a Glance Built 2006 6,625 Square Feet 6 Bedrooms/8 Bathrooms Architect: John Pool General Contractor: Phillip W. Smith