Sullivan's Island Historic Renovation
This 2 year project had a budget of close to $600,000 and included cosmetic upgrades to most of the 7000 sq ft residence. Some of the upgrades included new and resurfaced tigerwood flooring, new kitchen cabinetry, countertops, and appliances, the remodeling of 3 bathrooms, and remodeling of most of the basement to add additional bedrooms and built-in cabinetry.
Sullivan's Island Historic Renovation
O'Connor Homes completed this comprehensive renovation of a 7,000-square-foot historic residence on Sullivan's Island over two years, with a budget approaching $800,000. The project included new and resurfaced tigerwood flooring, a fully updated kitchen, three remodeled bathrooms, and a basement converted into additional living space.
Renewing a Historic Sullivan's Island Home
The goal was to update the home while retaining the character of the existing residence. Rather than completely gutting the property, O'Connor Homes focused on the spaces, finishes, and features that needed to be renewed.
The scope extended throughout the home, combining updated living spaces with carefully matched materials and new finishes.
The Challenge:
The Scope of
the Renovation
- New and Resurfaced Tigerwood Flooring—Existing tigerwood flooring was resurfaced where possible, with new tigerwood added where needed to maintain a consistent look throughout the home.
- A Fully Updated Kitchen—The kitchen was renovated with new cabinetry, countertops, and appliances.
- Three Remodeled Bathrooms—Three bathrooms were completely remodeled as part of the renovation.
- A Transformed Basement—Much of the basement was remodeled to create additional bedrooms and built-in cabinetry, turning previously underused space into functional living space.
A Two-Year Renovation
This 7,000-square-foot residence was renovated over a two-year period, allowing O'Connor Homes to complete a broad scope of work throughout the property.
With a budget approaching $800,000, the project addressed flooring, the kitchen, three bathrooms, the basement, and other updates across the home.
Why Choose O'Connor Homes for Your Historic Renovation
Historic renovation requires a thoughtful approach to existing materials, finishes, and spaces. O’Connor Homes brings hands-on involvement to these projects, working directly with homeowners and managing the renovation from the initial scope through completion.
Planning a Historic Renovation in Charleston, SC?
Considering an update to a historic home on Sullivan’s Island or elsewhere in the Charleston area?
Contact O’Connor Homes to discuss your renovation project. We serve homeowners throughout Sullivan’s Island, Downtown Charleston, and the surrounding Lowcountry.
Frequently Asked Questions
The renovation of this 7,000-square-foot residence was completed over two years.
The project had a budget approaching $800,000 and included flooring updates, a kitchen renovation, three remodeled bathrooms, and a basement conversion.
Tigerwood is a hardwood known for its distinctive grain pattern and color variation. In this project, existing tigerwood flooring was resurfaced, and new tigerwood was added where needed.
Yes. This project focused on updating the home’s finishes, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and basement while working within the existing residence rather than taking the entire home down to the studs.
Much of the basement was remodeled to add bedrooms and built-in cabinetry, creating additional functional living space within the existing home.