This property is perfect for entertaining and accommodating large families! This home is a Sullivans Island landmark, possibly a National Register eligible property and located in a National Register District. 1714 Middle Street was constructed in 1905 as the Post Exchange and Gymnasium for Fort Moultrie and has been one of the most recognized and photographed properties on the island ever since. In 1954, it was sold to the Broome family and converted to a single-family residence. The home has been carefully restored, offering modern conveniences for today's buyer while maintaining its unique past for which this property is known. HISTORIC FEATURES: Restored, original recreation hall for Fort Moultrie soldiers; Grand, columned foyer; Arched doorways; Soaring 12' and 18' foot ceilings; Beaded board and exposed brick walls; Oversized windows; Numerous sets of French doors. ROOM DETAILS: Spacious great room with gas fireplace, a wall of built-in shelving and eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, pantry, slate back splash and entry to back porch; Master suite with private, screened porch overlooking the backyard, massive walk-in closet and master bath with oversized custom shower; Additional bedroom, charming library, laundry, half bath and recreation hall on main floor; Recreation Hall offers 3,132 square feet that could serve an endless number of uses - formal and informal entertaining, play room, work shop, art studio, basketball court. This stunning space where soldiers once danced features a full balcony with half-bath and sitting area, 18' tin-paneled ceilings, eighteen 7' windows, three chandeliers, paddle fans, wall sconces, plaster walls and gleaming new hardwood floors; The lower level of the home includes: 2 bunk rooms for multiple overnight guests with huge full bath, a private bedroom with full bath and an additional laundry area. UPGRADES: 3 separate HVAC zones, updated plumbing and electrical, exterior lighting on controllers, renovated kitchen and baths and 2 laundry areas. EXTERIOR FEATURES: 3 large porches, attached garage, a street-to-street, landscaped lot, an arbor with iron gates, a spacious, picket fenced backyard, shallow well and the original, historic cistern that was once used as a source for drinking water. Now, the cistern, along with the shallow well are used for lawn irrigation. This rare piece of history is situated in a prime Sullivans Island location, just a short walk to the beach, restaurants, boat landing, tennis courts, library, and post office. Appraisal in hand for $1.8 million as of May 2011. If square footage is important, measure. Please check out the 3-D floor plans following the pictures.