7 Homes Made for Celebrating Thanksgiving Outdoors

Turkey day is almost here, and the CDC’s Thanksgiving guidelines recommend hosting a small, outdoor dinner with safety precautions in mind. One thing we’re thankful for is that the Upstate’s beautiful weather makes the thought of having an alfresco Thanksgiving actually quite nice. Take a look at these properties perfect for taking your favorite feasting holiday outside.

• 518 Bennington Farm Drive: $447,900
• Neighborhood: Boiling Springs
• What We Love: Enjoy the ambiance under the string lights on the covered porch while you eat dinner, then get up and stretch your legs in the large, level backyard. You could even finish off the evening with an unconventional Thanksgiving dessert (s’mores) in the firepit area.
• Additional Features: From the archways and coffered ceilings to the wainscoting and two-story foyer, there are so many beautiful details and custom features that will “wow” your guests in this home.
• Specs: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
• Listing Agent: Trish Hollon

• 129 N Lawn Drive: $1,150,000
• Neighborhood: The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Sunset
• What We Love: This deep, wraparound porch has Craftsman charm with open overhangs and exposed rafters as well as room for the whole family with a perfectly placed, corner outdoor fireplace to keep warm.
• Additional Features: Overlooking the Great Lawn and designed by renowned and award-winning architect Keith Summerour of Summerour & Associates, this home offers the convenience of being located in the heart of The Village at The Reserve at Lake Keowee. Take a short walk to experience The Market, pool, tennis, Orchard House, and the other world-class amenities.
• Specs: 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
• Listing Agent: David Hurst

• 306 S River Bluff Drive: $419,000
• Neighborhood: Enclave at River Reserve, Piedmont
• What We Love: Between the newly-stamped concrete patio and the covered Trex porch, an open-air meal is easy as pie in this property’s fenced-in backyard.
• Additional Features: Located in a beautiful, gated community in Powdersville, you have less than a 10-minute drive to downtown Greenville from this Craftsman-style home with plenty of upgrades.
• Specs: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• Listing Agent: Jennifer Wilson

• 16 Seabrook Court: $859,900
• Neighborhood: Parkins Mill, Greenville
• What We Love: This bountiful, stone patio offers plenty of privacy and space for all the fixings in the fenced-in rear yard of this Greenville home.
• Additional Features: This all-brick, renovated one-level home sits close to downtown Greenville on approximately two acres of maturely landscaped yard with your very own private creek.
• Specs: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
• Listing Agent: Jacob Mann

• 605 Windward Lane: $350,000
• Neighborhood: Rainwater, Duncan
• What We Love: A master gardener poured their heart into designing this phenomenal outdoor living area with an Italian twist. Stone pavers adorn the walk to a raised garden bed that extends the entire length of the property. The rear garden is surrounded by a Tuscany-inspired stone wall, and a pizza stone oven sits above the wood fireplace. Are we the only ones wondering if the leftover turkey would make a tasty pizza topping?
• Additional Features: This like-new home is also energy efficient (Duke Energy consistently shows the home uses half or less of the energy as same size homes in the area).
• Specs: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• Listing Agent: Lori Bayne

• 1825 N Main Street: $412,500
• Neighborhood: North Main, Greenville
• What We Love: This Bluestone-covered front porch with double French doors creates an entertainment-friendly flow inside and out for your holiday harvest.
• Additional Features: Nestled on a corner lot, this one-level home has been completely renovated and features multiple exterior entertainment areas, a gourmet kitchen, a large master suite, an open floor plan, full hardwood floors throughout the home, and ample storage space.
• Specs: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Listing Agent: Jacob Mann

• 604 Old Iron Works Road: $975,000
• Neighborhood: Glen Forest, Spartanburg
• What We Love: Give thanks lakeside under this covered porch with a gas log fireplace, built-in Jenn Air grill, and outdoor sink. The additional covered lower-level patio with stone pavers offers even more room for gathering.
• Additional Features: This beautiful waterfront home is located on a .84-acre lot in an established neighborhood on the Eastside of Spartanburg, offering space, privacy, and comfort with gorgeous views from all three levels.
• Specs: 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
• Listing Agent: Donna Morrow

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family, wherever you spend it. If you’re thinking of making a move this holiday season, click here to reach out to one of our full-time real estate professionals.