Charleston’s Young Leaders Group hosted ULI members and friends at a Talk & Tour of The Schoolhouse, West Ashley’s newest office & private event space.

Owners/Developers Susan Simons & John Hagerty passionately discussed their vision for the project on a panel that also included General Contractor John Goldfarb of Riverland Builders, Avison Young’s Chris Fraser, Schoolhouse tenant Jennifer Santoro of Vaetas, and The Schoolhouse Events Director, Vanina Meystre. Following the panel, John and Susan led participants on an informal tour of the building.

In 2016, John Hagerty and Susan Simons purchased the Schoolhouse (previously Albemarle Elementary School) and renovated and transformed it into the office and private event space found today. With many of the school’s architectural elements still intact, The Schoolhouse features original hardwood floors and authentic elementary school stage. Together with clean paint colors and modern fixtures and finishes, these elements create a seamless blend of southern character and simple elegance.

True to Susan Simons’ & John Hagerty’s vision and concept for the space,  The Schoolhouse currently bustles with the bright minds of local entrepreneurs, who embrace and contribute to the sense of community that is The Schoolhouse.