Spring Residency 2027

Rip Raps at the Crossroads, Sumter County, SC

A Private Place to Stay. Room to Think.

For organizations requiring an extended presence in Sumter, SC

Rip Raps offers something difficult to find: the privacy of a country estate, the warmth of a home, and room to come together at the end of the day.

All 15 minutes from downtown Sumter.

Set beyond a half-mile avenue and surrounded by old oaks, gardens and open fields, the historic five-bedroom, three-bath private residence offers a quiet world apart - close enough to Sumter for the work at hand, yet removed enough to truly leave it behind.

Available for select extended stays in Spring and Summer of 2027.

INQUIRE ABOUT AN EXTENDED STAY: events@riprapsvenue.com

A hallway with a gallery wall of framed botanical illustrations, including various flowers and plants, with two orange table lamps and a black wooden side table, next to a mirror and a decorative plate display.

Upstairs, a retreat of your own.

At the center of the private guest floor is the Upper Hall - a generous shared living space connecting all five bedrooms.

There is room to read, work quietly, share coffee, talk through the day, or simply disappear into a chair for a while.

A cozy bedroom with floral wallpaper, green curtains, a large bed with decorative pillows, and a wooden trunk at the foot of the bed. There are two matching table lamps on a dresser. Sunlight streams through the windows, illuminating the room.

Five Bedrooms. Three Full Baths. One Private Home.

Five distinct guest rooms offer flexible accommodations for individuals, couples, or a small team sharing the house for an extended stay.

Each bedroom opens onto the private Upper Hall, creating an upstairs world reserved entirely for overnight guests.

Luxury linens, robes and thoughtful comforts make settling in easy - whether the stay is measured in days or weeks.

Bedroom Configuration:

Dorothy: King + Twin Beds

Maude: Three Full Beds

Carolyn: Queen + Twin Beds

James: Full + Two Twins Beds

Dickie: Queen Bed

Please see photos and additional details of all the bedrooms in the house link above

And on Instagram: @riprapsatthecrossroad

View from inside a house looking out through a door with two side windows and a transom window above, showing a backyard with trees and a brick patio.

A long stay asks something different of a house.

At Rip Raps, there are places to gather and places to retreat.

The Library invites late conversation or a quiet hour with the door closed. The Drawing Room offers a comfortable place to unwind. The Dining Room brings everyone back together around one table.

And beyond the doors, broad porches extend the house into the landscape.

There is space to work when needed - and enough room to stop working when the day is done.

Space to Come Together

A formal dining room with a long white table and eight dark wooden chairs. The room features a large chandelier with crystal decorations hanging from the ceiling, a marble fireplace with a gold-framed mirror above, and a window with gold curtains showing greenery outside. The walls are covered with dark damask wallpaper.
A porch with wooden chairs, shadows cast by the railing, a house with white siding and black shutters, a grassy yard with trees, and the sun shining in a clear blue sky.
Living room with light green walls decorated with multiple framed artwork of birds, a wooden door, a white vintage fireplace mantel, a dark wood cabinet with decorative vases, and various upholstered chairs and sofas with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, a patterned area rug, and a large mirror reflecting part of the room.
A cozy living room with large windows, a red patterned rug, a cream sofa with purple pillows, a dark wooden coffee table with yellow lamps, a wooden desk with a large mirror, and bookshelves filled with books.

Hospitality, made easy.

Extended stays can be tailored to the rhythm of your team.

Scheduled housekeeping and linen service keep the house comfortable throughout a longer residence. Private chef and prepared-meal service can also be arranged - from simple breakfasts and ready-to-go lunches to dinner waiting at the house at the end of the day.

Guests have access to refrigeration, coffee service and a microwave. For the protection of the historic home, use of the range and oven is reserved for approved insured chefs.

Additional hospitality needs can be arranged upon request.

A glass-top outdoor table with a cream-colored vase holding a mixed flower bouquet, on a porch with white ornate metal chairs and railings, overlooking a grassy yard with large trees and a bright blue sky in the background.
A foggy morning underneath the Oak grove at Rip Raps.

Step Outside… Room to breathe.

Beyond the house are more than 183 acres of South Carolina countryside - old oaks, gardens, open fields and long views toward the horizon.

Walk beneath the trees. Take coffee onto the porch. Step outside after dinner. Take a jog or hike around the pond. Find a quiet place to make a phone call or clear your head.

At Rip Raps, privacy isn't confined to the walls of the house.

Privacy, By Design

Rip Raps may continue limited normal operations during an extended stay, including occasional pre-scheduled property showings restricted to the grounds and first-floor public spaces. Advance notice is always provided, and private guest areas are never included.

For organizations requiring complete privacy, full estate exclusivity may be arranged for the duration of the residence.

Rip Raps respects the privacy of its guests and does not publicize the identity of organizations or individuals in residence.

At a Glance

  • 5 bedrooms · 3 full baths

  • Multiple shared living spaces

  • Private upstairs guest floor

  • Upper Hall + hospitality pantry

  • Wi-Fi

  • On-property parking

  • Scheduled housekeeping

  • Private chef service available

  • Extensive private grounds

  • Complete estate exclusivity available

  • Extended-stay arrangements

  • Spring 2027 availability

  • 15 minutes from downtown Sumter, SC