Tucked quietly off Pelham Road, in one of Greenville’s best-kept secrets, sits a home that feels more like a private retreat than a suburban address. Welcome to Watson Orchard, where sprawling mid-century character meets modern comfort, all just minutes from I-385, downtown Greenville, and the Eastside’s best restaurants and conveniences, teetering just barely on the outside edge of the city limits. Set up high on nearly two acres of fenced, level land, this home tells a story the second you pull into the extensive circular drive. Mature trees, natural stone walls draped in moss, and an in-ground pool that feels straight out of a MCM magazine from 1978, this is the kind of property people drive by and whisper, “I’ve always loved that house.” Inside, you’ll find over 5, 000 square feet of beautifully livable space designed for connection and flow, with no shortage of natural light. The kitchen is anchored by a Viking gas range, double ovens, and a large butcher block island which opens effortlessly to the dining and family rooms, where a thoughtful doorway arch, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and real wood walls make every gathering feel warm, grounded, and real. From cocktails or high tea with pinkies in the air at the expansive wet bar to impromptu dueling pianos in the formal living room, this home was built for entertaining in unforgettable style. Throw open the doors to the stone patio and pool, and suddenly it’s an entertainer’s dream with that easy indoor-outdoor rhythm that never goes out of style. Each of the 3 main-level bedrooms has its own private bath, offering comfort and space for everyone. With the most perfect floor plan for upgrades galore. The bright laundry suite (yes, also with its own bath!) is as functional as it is beautiful, the perfect spot to come in from the pool or yard. Downstairs, the walk-out basement feels like its own private retreat, complete with a guest suite + bath, a flexible room that doubles perfectly as a fifth bedroom, a third living area anchored by a second fireplace, plus a gym or recreation/media zone, and another wet bar that could become a kitchenette. Whether it’s for in-laws, a nanny, Mahjong sessions with 30 of your closest friends, or grown kids home from college, this level was made for comfortable independence. The backyard, insane. Huge. Private. Host a soccer match. Flag football or even a little league baseball scrimmage. Believe me, you have the space! And the best part? No HOA. Just freedom, privacy, and a community of established homes where neighbors know each other by name and kids still ride bikes down the street. Just like when we were growing up! This is mid-century Greenville at its finest, timeless, soulful, and completely one of a kind. Opportunities like this don’t come around often.
