
Isle of Palms · South Carolina
12 20th Avenue
A complete renovation, a heated saltwater pool, and the Atlantic three blocks away.
The Residence
A complete renovation on 20th Avenue
Fully renovated inside and out, this four-bedroom, three-bath residence occupies a landscaped and fenced lot on 20th Avenue, three blocks from the beach access and one block from Harris Teeter. The renovation reached the systems as well as the surfaces: a new architectural roof, dual-zone HVAC, updated electrical and plumbing, and a conversion from septic to public sewer.
The main level runs open from the entry to the pool terrace. At the center of the home, the kitchen pairs custom cabinetry with an oversized quartzite island, a handcrafted range hood, full-height tile, a dedicated coffee bar, and a built-in banquette set beneath a map of Charleston Harbor. The adjoining family room provides a second living area, organized around a cast concrete fireplace with a floating mantel, a built-in media wall, and an integrated workstation.
Two primary suites, one on each level, give the plan exceptional flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. The main-level suite opens to the veranda and holds an ensuite bath behind an imported, handcrafted door; the upstairs suite occupies its own quiet floor.
Outside, a heated 20′×30′ saltwater pool anchors grounds finished with new decking and coping, paver walkways, a turf recreation area with an outdoor pool table, and a covered dining porch with a wood ceiling. A detached entertaining pavilion, The Dog House, stands poolside beneath a commissioned mural; the opportunity to commission a portrait of the resident dog conveys with the sale.
Fully renovated four-bedroom homes with a pool of this scale, within walking distance of both the beach and the island’s shops and restaurants, seldom reach the Isle of Palms market.
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Primary Suites
- 2
- Square Feet
- 2,025
- Saltwater Pool
- 20'×30'
- Blocks to the Beach
- 3

The Gallery
The residence in detail
The Renovation
The scope of work
The inventory below records the full scope of the renovation, from finishes to systems. Every item is complete.
Outdoor living
The pool and grounds, rebuilt in full.
- 20' × 30' heated saltwater pool
- New pool deck and coping
- Professionally designed landscaping
- Triple-board privacy fence
- Paver walkways
- Turf recreation area with outdoor pool table
- Covered porch with a wood ceiling
- Outdoor dining area
- The Dog House entertaining pavilion
- New patio doors opening to the pool
- Updated exterior lighting
Living spaces
Two living areas on one open plan.
- Open floor plan with two separate living areas
- Custom built-in cabinetry
- Built-in dining banquette
- Cast concrete fireplace with floating mantel
- Built-in media wall
- Integrated workstation
- Under-stair storage
- Fluted architectural detailing
- Designer lighting throughout
- Custom window treatments
- Complete interior repaint
Kitchen
Rebuilt from cabinetry to appliances.
- Custom cabinetry
- Handcrafted range hood
- Full-height designer tile backsplash
- Oversized quartzite island
- New appliances
- Custom coffee bar
- Pantry organization
- Designer hardware
Bedrooms & baths
Four bedrooms, three renovated baths.
- Two primary suites, one per floor
- First-floor guest suite with veranda access
- Imported handcrafted ensuite door
- Custom feature mural
- Three fully updated bathrooms
Infrastructure
Systems brought fully current.
- New architectural roof
- Dual-zone HVAC
- Septic converted to public sewer
- Updated laundry room
- Extensive electrical, plumbing, and mechanical upgrades
The Floor Plan
The logic of the plan
Two living areas
The open plan divides into two distinct living areas, so a film in one room does not compete with work or games in the other. Each area holds its own built-ins, seating, and purpose.
A kitchen with capacity
The quartzite island seats five, the banquette absorbs the overflow, and the dedicated coffee bar removes the morning routine from the cooking zone entirely.
Two primary suites
One suite occupies each level. Owners, long-term guests, and parents each take a full suite rather than a converted bedroom, and the main-level suite's veranda access gives it the character of a private wing.
Grounds built for daily use
A heated saltwater pool, a covered dining porch, a turf recreation area with a pool table, and a detached pavilion make the grounds a daily amenity rather than a seasonal one.
The Island
The walk down 20th Avenue
The 20th Avenue beach access is three blocks from the front door, with Harris Teeter one block away and the restaurants, coffee, and live music of Front Beach, the Windjammer among them, in between. Downtown Charleston is approximately 25 minutes by car. Few addresses on the island place the beach, daily provisioning, and dining within the same short walk.
Home
12 20th Ave
1 block
Harris Teeter
2 blocks
Restaurants & the Windjammer
3 blocks
The Beach
Distances measured along 20th Avenue.
Private Showings
Schedule a private showing
Showings are arranged directly with Lorraine Broache. Inquiries about the renovation, the systems, or the island are welcome.
Lorraine Broache
+1 (410) 404-5304