Best Location in Cherry Grove

I am a retired Professor of Economics (University of Georgia) interested in historic preservation. This property is an example. We bought the house from descendants of the Booth family. Old Mr. Booth built it as a hunting lodge in 1952. Not sure of the property line, he built the house on an adjacent lot owned by Colin McLaurin. When Colin and his sons came camping for their annual duck and geese hunt they found the Booth house on their property. (Hunting and fishing were the main attractions of the beach at that time.) Being "Southern Gentlemen" they exchanged title to the properties and remained friends. The McLaurin House (214 24th Ave) was built ten years later on what was originally the Booth property and remains a vacation home for his descendants.
Beach property is vulnerable to hurricanes and October 1954 Hurricane Hazel (Cat 4) hit Cherry Grove directly and destroyed houses on the beach-front. Most a block off the beach were also destroyed but the sturdy Booth house was simply raised off its foundation and floated a quarter mile inland. Undismayed, Mr. Booth floated back and to a new foundation. The house is not quite square to property lines so surveying was apparently not a requirement
We acquired the property in very run down condition in 2013. Few changes had been made since it had been built. For example, it had vines growing on asbestos siding, no insulation (in walls nor ceiling), original electric & pluming, half of a large deck and original windows - dangerous to use, one window air conditioner, and so on. However, the interior of the UPPER was in pretty good shape as well as half of the LOWER level. Old Mr. Booth had been a telephone installer and apparently suffered a obsessive-compulsive disorder late in life. He had installed at least 2,000 feet of electric and telephone wiring in the unfinished LOWER level. SEE PICTURES for what we have done.

YOUR HOST AND HOSTESS PROCLAIM
You can expect a great escape from the world of chaos just one block from the beautiful ocean. Kick your shoes off and make yourself at home at our cozy beach house with all your basic amenities. Private setting...although moments away from every exciting attraction of Myrtle Beach. Don't bother packing all your bedding....we have it all set for you. Each bathroom has two towels and two washcloths.... if you need to do any laundry, there is also a washer and dryer available. Full kitchens so you can cook a nice family dinner or grill outside for family and friends. You can catch up on your favorite television show, social media or work (although work is discouraged) on vacation 😂) with cable and wifi provided. You also have a personal host and hostess that are available at your request via text or phone call for any questions or issues or needs you may have to make your stay for comfortable.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Classic Cherry Grove Beach cottage has 'heart of pine' walls, ceiling and flooring. Central heat and air conditioning as well as energy efficient windows and added insulation make this historic house better than new. New flooring and lighting fixtures were installed recently (2022) to brighten the interior and facilitate cleaning. The Cottage is located within 100 yards of the Beach in 'Downtown' Cherry Grove. A full-service grocery and hardware store are located within 25 yards.

The outstanding feature of this property is its location and proximity to the beach, restaurants and shops. In addition, special care has been taken to restore and upgrade the property. The pine walls have been restored using hand-rubbed Teak Oil.

If you believe in 'PRESERVATION' you will love what we have done.