An exceptional opportunity to own a truly distinctive residence in Sumter, SC. Tucked privately into a serene hollow bordering the tranquil woods and trails of Swan Lake, 16 Buford St. is an architectural masterpiece designed and built as the personal residence of a prominent architect. This 3350 sq. ft. home seamlessly blends European/Swiss inspiration with modern, efficient, passive solar engineering. The textured, weeping mortar detail on the solid brick interior and exterior, are striking as well as the expansive south-facing wall of windows and skylights engineered with a dramatic sloping roofline and the massive south-facing bank of glass windows is impressive and floods the living area with natural light. Built in 1981, this impressive home offers 4 spacious en-suite bedrooms, and 41/2 baths, combining generous living spaces with architectural and carefully selected materials rarely found in today's homes. Among its most striking features are 200-year-old heart of pine flooring complimented by brick floors, soaring ceilings and skylights, solid wood doors, and a wood burning fireplace, all bringing warmth, texture and timeless appeal throughout the home. The outside of the home features multi-tiered courtyards, hand laid brick/stone retaining walls, integrated staircases with vertical rebar reinforcement and an expansive outdoor fire pit ideal for entertaining under the canopy of mature hardwoods. A unique residential offering for the buyer who appreciates quality, individuality and enduring materials. This property is meant for someone who appreciates the difference between a house that is built and a home that is crafted.