Goose Creek Estate Listed: Quirky 1958 ranch hits market at $1.227 million; licensed short-term rental

Read the original at Times of India ↗
Cite

TOI Real Estate Desk. (2026, October 22). Goose Creek Estate Listed: Quirky 1958 ranch hits market at $1.227 million; licensed short-term rental. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/a-south-carolina-ranch-house-built-in-1958-grew-into-a-5390-square-foot-retreat-with-three-kitchens-and-an-indoor-pool-under-a-31-foot-ceiling-68-years-later-the-unusual-1-21-acre-home-is-listed-for-1-227-million/articleshow/135106401.cms

Dated from the outlet's own feed. Check the original for its byline.

Times of India · collected 2026-10-22 · by TOI Real Estate Desk analysis

Quick Summary

A 1958 ranch-style house in Goose Creek, South Carolina, has been transformed into an eccentric property featuring three kitchens, themed bedrooms, and a two-story indoor pool. Listed at $1.227 million by Beresford Realty through Seignious & Smith, the 5,390-square-foot estate sits on 1.21 acres in the former Oaks Country Club community. Its unique layout includes separate entrances and living spaces, potentially accommodating multigenerational households or short-term rentals with proper permits.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-22, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

AI analysis runs on qwen2.5:14b, locally

Story summary

Beresford Realty, through Seignious & Smith, recently listed the unique 1958 ranch house in Goose Creek, South Carolina, for $1.227 million. The property, located at 108 Hampton Avenue and covering 1.21 acres of land, features an unusual layout with three kitchens, themed bedrooms, and a large indoor swimming pool. Spanning 5,390 square feet, the house includes four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. Its distinctive character and resort-style amenities set it apart from newer developments in the area. The asking price reflects both its size and unique features, making it suitable for multigenerational households or potentially multiple short-term rental units, subject to applicable approvals.

Written for “Goose Creek Estate Listing” on 2026-10-23, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

Story

📰 Goose Creek Estate Listing
Economy/Business · 1 article(s) covering the same event.

Compared with similar articles

Nothing to compare against. No article is close enough to this one for the pipeline to have linked or judged the pair.
How this article was measured signals, leaning charts, publisher record, byline, topics and claims

Signals How these are calculated →

Claims extracted
28
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
21%
6 of 28 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
59/100
Times of India's corrections and hedging, across everything collected from it. Not a measure of accuracy.
Outlets on this story
1
Economy/Business
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
Analyzed 2026-10-22 · how these are computed

How this is being covered How these are calculated →

Article leaning vs. publisher reliability
Source leaning vs. consistency

Publisher

Times of India · 3116 article(s) · 2 correction(s) detected
Running correction rate · 2 correction(s)

Who wrote this

TOI Real Estate Desk
112 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 Separate entrances and self-contained living areas could make the property suitable for multigenerational households or potentially multiple short-term rental units, subject to applicable approvals.
🔮 Downstairs, there is a relaxed living room that could serve as a den, a playroom or a small screening room.
🔮 Inside the five-storey townhouse Pic credit: Compass The townhouse was originally built in 1885–86 by William J. Merritt.
🔮 According to Realtor.com, Warner commissioned architect Paul R. Williams to design the residence, combining French Country influences with Tudor-style elements.
🔮 The family would collect blackcurrants and gooseberries, with Mary turning the harvest into homemade blackcurrant jam.
🔮 The listing is being handled by Jeannette Harpole of Keller Williams Everett, adds the report.
🔮 It’s the kind of house and lifestyle that someone who drives an Aston Martin would live in.”
🔮 That figure reflects both the premium associated with historic homes in Ojai and the realities of a market where buyers may negotiate below ambitious initial asking prices.
🔮 Others are bought for what they could become.
🔮 That status would have kept income earned abroad outside the scope of UK tax.
Wire or desk byline, not an individual reporter.
Also by TOI Real Estate Desk
Nothing else under this byline is closely related to this article, so these are simply their most recent.
All 112 articles by TOI Real Estate Desk →

Topics

Beresford Realty’s Goose Creek Realtor Seignious & Smith South Carolina

Subjects

Goose Creek GPE · 2× Realtor ORG · 2× African NORP · 1× Beresford Realty’s ORG · 1× Charleston GPE · 1× Seignious & Smith ORG · 1× South Carolina GPE · 1× Tiffani Sherman PERSON · 1× Victorian NORP · 1×

Narrative

Its asking price of $1.227 million reflects not only its size and location but also the unusual combination of features that has made it a distinctive listing in the Charleston-area housing market.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22
🔮 Separate entrances and self-contained living areas could make the property suitable for multigenerational households or potentially multiple short-term rental units, subject to applicable approvals.

Claims (28 extracted, 6 hedged)

A house that began as a modest ranch in 1958 has evolved into one of the more unusual residential properties in Goose Creek, South Carolina. asserted
that → begin → Creek
Featuring three kitchens, themed bedrooms and an expansive indoor swimming pool, the 5,390-square-foot estate is now on the market for $1.227 million. asserted
estate → feature → million
According to Realtor dot com, which featured the property in a report by Tiffani Sherman published on October 20, 2026, the home has retained much of its distinctive character over the years. uncertain
home → accord → years
Property listings published by local real estate firms, including Beresford Realty’s listing through Seignious & Smith, confirm its size, asking price and unusual layout. asserted
listings → publish → size
Located at 108 Hampton Avenue, the property occupies 1.21 acres in the former Oaks Country Club community. asserted
property → locate → community
Its combination of midcentury architecture, eclectic interiors and resort-style amenities sets it apart from the newer residential developments emerging in the surrounding area. asserted
combination → set → area
A house with three kitchens and distinct personalities The residence has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms, according to the property listing. uncertain
residence → have → listing
Three kitchens are distributed across its living spaces, including a compact bistro-style kitchen serving the upstairs primary suite. asserted
kitchens → distribute → suite
The arrangement creates possibilities beyond those of a conventional single-family home. asserted
arrangement → create → home
Separate entrances and self-contained living areas could make the property suitable for multigenerational households or potentially multiple short-term rental units, subject to applicable approvals. uncertain
property → contain → approvals
The interiors reflect the original owners’ eclectic tastes. asserted
interiors → reflect → tastes
One bedroom features an African-inspired theme, while another draws on Victorian aesthetics. asserted
bedroom → feature → aesthetics
Decorative details, varied materials and individual room designs give the house a character that differs from the uniformity of many contemporary developments. asserted
that → give → developments
The current owner purchased the property in 2023 and largely preserved its existing furnishings and décor, according to Realtor dot com. uncertain
owner → purchase → com
Rather than undertaking a comprehensive modernisation, the owner retained much of the home’s established look. asserted
owner → undertake → look
An indoor pool beneath soaring ceilings The standout feature is a two-storey, enclosed indoor pool and recreation area measuring approximately 2,423 square feet. asserted
feature → soar → feet
Its ceilings rise 31 feet, creating a dramatic space that functions as more than a swimming area. asserted
that → rise → area
The recreational zone includes room for a pool table, darts and exercise equipment, alongside features such as a swing and slide. asserted
zone → include → swing
A nearby living area and bedroom further integrate the pool complex into the house’s overall layout. asserted
area → integrate → layout
The property also has substantial outdoor space, mature trees and brick fencing, with additional structures including a storage shed and a covered, three-bay area. asserted
property → have → shed
The listing describes the grounds as offering room for outdoor activities and gatherings. asserted
listing → describe → activities
Beyond its unusual interiors, the estate offers potential flexibility for a buyer willing to work with its existing layout. asserted
estate → offer → layout
The land originally comprised three lots, and the listing indicates that subdivision may be possible, subject to county requirements and approvals. uncertain
subdivision → comprise → requirements
The property is also advertised as a licensed short-term rental, although prospective buyers would need to verify the licence conditions and any restrictions that apply to future use. asserted
that → advertise → use
Some major systems have reportedly received more recent attention, including the roof, pool pump and three HVAC systems. uncertain
systems → receive → roof
However, the house is being sold largely as is, leaving buyers to decide whether to preserve its existing interiors or introduce their own updates. asserted
house → sell → updates
With its expansive pool room, multiple kitchens and highly individualised décor, the Goose Creek property offers an alternative to the conventional luxury home. asserted
property → offer → home
Its asking price of $1.227 million reflects not only its size and location but also the unusual combination of features that has made it a distinctive listing in the Charleston-area housing market. asserted
it → reflect → market
💬Give feedback
🕘History 🎫Support