2 West Hillcrest Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
$4,450,000
Price
6
Beds
5
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
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Description
Located within walking distance of downtown Greenville, this exceptional 1927 Spanish Colonial sits on a large and private lot atop the historic North Main neighborhood. Built by Dr. William David Simpson, who owned Belk Simpson department store in Greenville, 2 W Hillcrest Drive is a true fortress. Featuring endless character and unparalleled quality, the "House on the Hill" includes 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 3 half baths that are thoughtfully placed throughout nearly 7,000 square feet and 3...Located within walking distance of downtown Greenville, this exceptional 1927 Spanish Colonial sits on a large and private lot atop the historic North Main neighborhood. Built by Dr. William David Simpson, who owned Belk Simpson department store in Greenville, 2 W Hillcrest Drive is a true fortress. Featuring endless character and unparalleled quality, the "House on the Hill" includes 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 3 half baths that are thoughtfully placed throughout nearly 7,000 square feet and 3 levels of living space. Outside are 4 courtyards, each more beautiful than the last, covered arched terraces, a detached 6-car tandem garage and large, heated saltwater pool with covered hearth fireplace and ample space for entertaining. The freshly restored front iron doors bring you through the dramatic foyer, with soaring 12' ceiling and new limestone fireplace, to the light and bright formal living and dining rooms. A large, covered porch with fountain and views of the pool is a peaceful place to enjoy a meal or time with family and friends. The kitchen is a showstopper with its suite of premium appliances, hidden pantry and oversized island - all open to a large breakfast and keeping room with floor-to-ceiling arched windows overlooking the stunning gardens. Upstairs is a grand primary retreat with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, hidden office/coffee nook and views of Paris Mountain. The spa-like bathroom features a freestanding soaking tub, new dual quartz vanities and full-size marble steam shower with lounger. The dedicated closet is a full room with beautiful custom organization. A second bedroom with ensuite bath is also located upstairs while 3 additional bedrooms on the main level feature great space and privacy. A large office with handsome wood paneling and a fireplace fills with natural light from the two sets of double glass doors that open to a patio. The basement is a standout feature with exposed brick walls and hand-laid paver floors, housing a game/rec room and full wine cellar with a tasting room that once served as a garage for the original owner's Rolls-Royce. A bedroom suite on this level provides excellent flexibility for guests, and the oversized cedar-lined storage room is the perfect option for long-term storage. This spectacular home with pool and gardens designed by Dabney Peeples features timeless character expertly restored and reimagined for modern luxury living in one of the best locations in the US. Seize the rare opportunity to claim a piece of Greenville's storied history as your own!
- Listed by Ashley Swann • Coldwell Banker Caine/Williams
Property Details for 2 West Hillcrest Drive
Style
Other/See Remarks
SubdivisionNorth Main
Geo SubdivisionSC
Parking/GarageDetached Garage 3+ Cars, Driveway Parking
LISTING UPDATED: 10/21/2024 01:01 PM
Property Details for 2 West Hillcrest Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1536532 |
| Days on Market | 80 |
| Taxes | $21,064 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 AC / 26,571 SF |
| County | Greenville County |
Building Information for 2 West Hillcrest Drive
Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,571 SF
Property Information for 2 West Hillcrest Drive
Summary
Location and General Information
- Directions: From downtown Greenville, travel north on North Main Street. House is on the left at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive.
- In City: Y
Taxes and HOA
- Tax ID Number: 0178000300801
- Tax Year: 2023
- Total Taxes: $21,064.23
- Tax Rate: 6
- HOA: N
- Additional Fees $: None
School Information
- Elementary School: Stone
- Middle School: League
- High School: Greenville
Parking
- Garage Total Capacity: 6+
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Driveway: Extra Pad, Specialty
Virtual Tour
- Non-Branded Virtual Tour: https://house-exposures.aryeo.com/videos/01921cd9-895c-726b-a024-1b9738dc4253
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Size/Acreage: 1/2 - Acre
- Unfinished Square Feet Range: None
- Below Grade Finished Square Feet Range: None
- Other Rooms Finished Square Feet Range: None
- Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard, Level, Sidewalk, Sloped, Some Trees, Underground Utilities
- Approx # of Acres: .61
- Total Square Feet Finished/Heated: 6600-6799
- Legal Lot Number: 1,2, pt 3
- Approx Lot Dimensions: 192x150x189x120
Property and Assessments
- Class: Residential
- Type: Single Family
- Approx Age: 50+
- Approx Year Built: 1927
- Equestrian Property: No
- LeadBased Paint Disc Req?: Yes
- Res Property Disc Req?: Yes
- Lake Property: No
- Foreclosure: N
- Auction: N
- Documents On File: Lead Based Paint Doc., Seller Disclosure, Stucco Report
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Basement
- Second Living Quarters: Basement, Kitchen/Kitchenette, Separate Entrance
Utilities
- Water Co: Greenville
- Gas Co: Piedmont
- Electric Co: Duke
- Water: Public
- Sewer: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Roof: Tile, Other/See Remarks
- Total Stories: 2+Basement
- Patio: Y
- Garbage Pickup: Public
- Exterior Finish: Masonry Stucco
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio, Pool-In Ground, Porch-Other, Windows-Insulated, Outdoor Fireplace, Sprklr In Grnd-Full Yard, Generator, Water Feature
Interior Features
- Floors: Brick, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Concrete
- Number of Fireplaces: 5
- Number of BRs Below Grade: 1
- Laundry: Y
- Laundry: 1st Floor, Basement, Closet Style, Walk-in, Dryer – Electric Hookup, Multiple Hookups, Stackable Accommodating, Washer Connection
- Basement: Partial Finished, Walkout, Interior Access
- Interior Features: Bookcase, Cable Available, Ceiling 9ft+, Ceiling Fan, Ceiling Smooth, Central Vacuum, Smoke Detector, Tub Garden, Walk In Closet, Second Living Quarters, Ceiling – Coffered, Countertops – Quartz, Pantry – Walk In, Pot Filler Faucet, Radon System, Smart Systems Pre-Wiring
- Specialty Room: Laundry, Office/Study, Sun Room, Bonus Room/Rec Room, 2nd Kitchen/Kitchenette, Wine Cellar, Breakfast Area, Guest Accommodations
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Stand Alone Range-Gas, Oven-Convection, Refrigerator, Wine Chiller, Double Oven, Warming Drawer, Range Hood
- Fireplace: Gas Logs, Outdoor
- Heating System: Forced Air, Multi-Units, Natural Gas
- Cooling System: Central Forced, Electric, Multi-Units
- Water Heater: Gas, Multiple Units, Tankless
- Storage Space: Other/See Remarks
Bedroom Information
- Bedroom 2: Y
- Bedroom 3: Y
- Bedroom 4: Y
- Bedroom 5: Y
Room Information
- Number of Rooms Below Grade: 6
- Number of Bedrooms Main Level: 3
- Number of Bedrooms: 6
- Number of Full Baths: 5
- Number of Half Baths: 3
- Number Full Baths on Main Level: 2
Additional Room Information
- Other Room 1: Office
- Other Room 2: Bedroom 6
- Other Room 3: Wine Tasting Room
- Other Room 4: Wine Cellar
- Other Room 5: Cedar Lined Storage Room
- Living Room: Y
- Dining Room: Y
- Breakfast Room: Y
- Kitchen: Y
- Great Room: N
- Den: N
- Bonus/Rec Room: Y
- Sun Room: Y
Property History for 2 West Hillcrest Drive
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 2 West Hillcrest Drive
Taxable ValueLand$7,480Additions$50,860Total$58,340
Tax Record2023$21,064 ($1,755 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,548 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,441 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningR6CountyGREENVILLEAPN0178.00-03-008.01
Schools near 2 West Hillcrest Drive
This home is within Greenville 01 School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Stone Academy PublicK to 5 | ||
League Academy Public6 to 8 | ||
Greenville Senior High Academy Public9 to 12 | ||
Legacy Charter School CharterK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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