Is ‘coastal grandmother chic’ your new aesthetic? Peek inside SC home for sale to see

It’s a style that was made famous by probably every Nancy Meyers movie on the face of the planet, a trend referred to as the “coastal grandmother” aesthetic. Think Diane Keaton rocking a white turtleneck and flowy, linen pants inside her East Coast beach house that’s filled with beige, neutral colors and a clean vibe.

Exterior Screen grab from Realtor
Exterior Screen grab from Realtor

A beach house for sale on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, embodies that very style — and doubles down on it. It’s listed for $1 million.

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Dining area Screen grab from Realtor

“Great vacation home and short-term rental; $150K in 2023; and $90K already on the books for 2024,” the listing says on Zillow.com. “Can be insured! Located in the Harbor Island Beach & Racquet Club with a pool, gym, and other amenities.”

Family room Screen grab from Realtor
Family room Screen grab from Realtor

On the outside, the house has a playful build, with classic wrap around balconies set against the peach painted exterior. Being so close to the Atlantic, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom residence stands upright on stilts in an attempt to abrogate the ocean tide that comes in.

Porch Screen grab from Realtor
Porch Screen grab from Realtor

Inside, light taupe, cream, and multiple shades of blue give the space a breezy, timeless feel while the house is draped in natural light.

Kitchen Screen grab from Realtor
Kitchen Screen grab from Realtor

The 1,872-square-foot home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page and X (formerly known as Twitter) account that showcases unique houses for sale. Some loved the clean appeal, others were more worried about the home’s proximity to the water.

Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“It is sad because it’s quite a beautiful home! I love the outside and inside besides the super literal oceanfront location,” one person said on Facebook.

Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“Gosh that’s beautiful,” another observed.

Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“All it’s gone take is one storm named after someone’s abuela to turn this into rubbish,” someone posted on X.

View Screen grab from Realtor
View Screen grab from Realtor

“I have watched enough Beachfront Bargain Hunt on HGTV to know that this is a great deal,” one person noted.

Bathroom Screen grab from Realtor
Bathroom Screen grab from Realtor

St. Helena Island is about a 40-mile drive northeast from Hilton Head Island.